Bruce Anderson
Bruce Anderson
September 14, 1952 - January 20, 2025
Bruce made his peaceful journey to Heaven on January 20, 2025. He is survived by his wife Vicky, daughters Jill (Curtis) and Susy (Loren), and son, Rich (Morgan), and 5 grandchildren: Christian, Walker, Colston, Elly, and Brody. He is also survived by his sisters Bev (John), Belinda, and brother Bart (Nancy). Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Joyce and Harry, and brother Brent (Laurie).
Bruce called Ashford home for all of his life. As a kid, he enjoyed sports and being outdoors. He married Vicky in 1973 and together, they raised 3 children. Bruce worked in the timber industry as a faller for most of his life. Anyone who knew him, knew that he was truly in his happy place in the big timber and was well known for his tree-falling talent and work ethic. He also worked on the road crew at Mount Rainier National Park for 10 years.
He spent many years coaching his children’s sports teams and helping others whenever he could. Bruce spent as much time outdoors as he could hunting, fishing, camping, picking berries, mushrooms, and cones. He always included his children and later on, his grandchildren, in his adventures. A family who spends time together in the great outdoors makes memories to last a lifetime.
Being a Papa was the highlight of his life and he loved his grandchildren fiercely. Bruce would often race Vicky to the door to be able to hold a new grandbaby first. He enjoyed watching them grow, play sports, and was so proud when they all followed in his hunting and fishing footsteps.
As his family, we would like to extend our gratitude to all of the friends, family, and community members who supported him and each of us over the past few years.
A celebration of Bruce’s life is being planned for a later date.