Lyman A. Andersen's Obituary
Lyman Allan Andersen was born in Tacoma 5/14/23 and passed 10/31/19. He was preceded in death by his parents Alf and Louise Andersen, sister Miriam Cowan and Grand Daughter Kirstyn. He was an active Sportsman. He competed in many sports at a high level including baseball, basketball, bowling, tennis, soccer, ping pong, horse shoes, lawn bowling, and especially fishing. He was a veteran of WWII as a Belly gunner in a submarine chasing aircraft in the Navy. He was fiercely independent. He built 2 houses, 3 bulkheads, 2 boathouses with launching ramps, a cabin on pilings, 2 sets of stairways to the beach at a high bank waterfront home that has been in his family for over 80 years. He met his wife Betty Jackson of over 70 years on a blind date. They got married on 7/25/49. He is survived by his wife Betty, daughters Gail (Greg), Lynn (Tom), 5 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. He worked for Tacoma City Light for 33 years as a lineman before retiring as assistant supervisor of the underground division. He played the violin in 2 senior orchestras for 25 years retiring as it’s director. He was also a very talented stained glass artist. There will be a short Graveside Service with Flag ceremony provided by a Navy Honor Guard, followed by a memorial for friends and family.
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