Dr. Donald Hess Anderson, age 91, of Holt, formerly of Portland, passed away at home Monday, October 18, 2004. Dr. Anderson was a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving as a physician in New Guinea, the Philippines, where he was awarded the Bronze Star, and South Korea. In 1946, he opened his family practice in Portland, and in 1980 he received a Distinguished Citizen's Award from the Portland V.F.W. Post # 4090. He later received a special tribute from the Michigan Legislature and the Michigan State Medical Society for exceptional service and dedication to his profession. He was TRW's plant physician for 40 years and also served as Ionia County Medical Examiner for many years. He retired in 1991. He particularly enjoyed growing prizewinning irises and roses, traveling all over the world, fishing and playing cards with friends. He loved being a part of the Portland community, caring for three generations of its families, and believed that "the greatest pleasure any person can have is knowing they are doing something good for others." Dr. Anderson was predeceased by his first wife, Faye (Hawley) Anderson and a sister, Virginia Crandall. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Jaclyn; two sisters, Dorothy Smith of Dallas, TX and Vivian Kinek, of Portage; his children; Merlin (Sharon) Anderson of Charlotte, Richard (Beth) Anderson of Lyons, and Sandra (Ronnie) Owens of Plantation, FL; his step-children: Teri (Jack) Rutter of Horsehead Lake, Craig Allen of Lansing, Cris (Julie) Allen of Eaton Rapids, and Brian (Tama) Allen of Dimondale; six grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, six great-grandsons and two step-great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors 7-9 p.m. Thursday, October 21 and 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday, October 22, and funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 23 at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association (Michigan Chapter) 30300 Telegraph Rd. Suite 117 Bingham Hills, MI. 48025.