Robert (Bob) Eskridge Anderson

ANDERSON- Robert (Bob) Eskridge Anderson was born in Hobart, Oklahoma July 14, 1922. At age twelve, Bob delivered newspapers to earn money during the depression years. During high school he played on the basketball team and worked as a "swamper", delivering farm produce to town. Bob completed two years of college at Oklahoma University before being drafted into the army in 1942 at the age of 20. He served with his twin brother Bill in the South Pacific during WWII with the 32nd air squadron. After the war Bob worked for the Bureau of Reclamation. His work took him to Thermopolis, WY where he "fell in love at first sight" with LaVerne Witte. Bob and LaVerne were married in 1952. Bob transferred to the U. S. Indian Health Service in 1956 and later served as the hospital administrator in Shiprock, NM. A new position as Regional Contract Medical Care Officer led Bob and LaVerne to Albuquerque, NM in 1963, where they made their home for 46 years. His years of service were recognized when he received the U. S. Public Health Service "Administrator's Award For Excellence" prior to his retirement in 1978. Bob and LaVerne enjoyed traveling throughout the USA and Mexico. Bob enjoyed golf and bowling, but his greatest pleasure came from sharing conversations with friends and family. Bob's health deteriorated over several years as congestive heart disease took its toll. On May 12, Bob joined LaVerne in the arms of God. Preceding him in death were his parents, Ernest and Hilda Anderson, his twin brother Bill and sister-in-law Genevieve. He is survived by his children Kirk Anderson of Paducah, KY, Greg Anderson and his wife Cindy of Roswell, NM, Richard Anderson of Oklahoma City, OK, Marjo Garlach and her husband Steve, and Paul Anderson of Albuquerque, NM, along with his grandchildren, Ryan, Kyle, Travis, Katie, Bryan, and Peter. He is also survived by his cherished sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews, and close friends. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Barrett Foundation, Inc., 10300 Constitution Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 in memory of Bob. Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd., NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010