Birth date: Sep 1, 1932 Death date: Oct 15, 2011
Willis "Bill" Anson 79, of Camanche died Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral services will be 10:30am Thursday, October 20, 2011 at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Camanche. Visi Read Obituary
Charlene and Family, We send our sympathy to you in your loss of a wonderful man. As a Navy Veteran he was a true Patriot and a real American hero for his service to his country. He will be a great loss to the Shipmates of the USS Magoffin Veterans Association as he was a most respected shipmate, one of the foundations of our association. We will miss him at our reunions. Our best to you, God bless you and Bill.
L.G. and Cyndi
I enjoyed being with Willis when He came east to visit with Bob and Betty. Also corrisponding over the years with email. I will miss that.
EG Smith
Bill had a huge influence on my life. I always loved his stories about helping people and his involvement with so many organizations. Bill was one of the influences that made me want to go into Nursing because like him I want to help people who are in need. Bill and my Dad and Mom always enjoyed having their beers and their laughs both when they lived next door to us and even at the trailor. We spent time with them every Christmas, He cheered me up before I had to face my own family. This is the first time I have ever lost someone close to me. I considered Bill a member of my family. I am having difficulty dealing with his passing and I will always remember him telling me " you can do or be anything you want to be, Don't let anyone or anything stop you". I miss you Bill.
Bill was such a wonderful person. He will be missed by so many of us. Our thoughts are with the Anson family.
Aunt Charleen and family. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers here in Pennsylvania. We are so sorry we could not attend the service and help you in your time of need. Uncle Bill was one of the finest getlemen I have ever known and was an even greater person.
I will always cherish the memories of the times our families spent together in Boston and Camanche.
I am honored to have had Bill in my life and am priviledged to have been able to call him Uncle.
Rest in peace Uncle Bill.
Recently, I lost a person that meant a lot to me. And in losing him, it closed a chapter of my life that I was not really ready to close.
My Grandpa was so many things to so many different people. Words can't really describe how much he loved everyone he was acquainted with, family or not. He was a great friend, a loving father, the best grandpa, a military man, and much more. To me he was all of the above and a hero; one of the strongest men I know. He's probably looking over us thinking he failed his family and Grandma by leaving too early, but we all know that isn't true. He made each of us stronger and able to care for each other, and because of that he succeeded and I thank him.
He once told me after I lost a big wrestling match in high school, "Kyle, you gotta lose some to be a winner." Now, that we lost him I know he would want us to carry on and become stronger, moving on to the next chapters of our lives.
Love yas, Grandpa.
God Bless the Anson family,our prayers are with you. I loved hanging out at the Anson house, Bill was a blast to be around, he was always spontaneous and fun! I have gotten to know all the Anson men, and you have your dads great qualities. David my heart is full of emotion for you right now, don't ever forget all the great times you and your dad shared. Rest in peace Bill God Bless the Borrison's Todd, Trish, Cade, Kye
Charleen and family, we send our sympathy to you as we will be unable to share in your service. We have fond memories of our parties at your home after the Camanche parades. You are in our prayers!
Dave Glanz, Past Potentate
Kaaba Shrine
I worked many years at "Chemplex" when Bill was working for the Fitters Union. He was one of the nicest people you could ever have to work with. My sympathy goes out to the Anson family on the loss of a great person. He will surely be missed by many.
Glenn and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. If you need anything, I am here for you.
