Larry Dee Anderson Obituary (1939

Larry Dee Anderson passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Cottage in the Meadow. Larry was born August 18, 1939, to Dallas Eugene Anderson and Mary Jane (McCorkindale) Anderson in Naches, Washington. He was raised in, and graduated from, Zillah High School. In 1971 Larry married Patty Haigh-Raab, bringing her two children, Robi, and Coni, into his family. In 1974, Larry and Patty completed the family with their son, Erik. Larry loved playing slow pitch and pool in the Upper Valley Pool League when he and Patty owned Mikes Tavern. He was also a former member of Mt. Adams Golf Course and the Yakima Country Club, where he enjoyed playing golf. He was an avid fisherman and he spent many days hunting for Morels with his brother, Roger. Larry loved going to the East Valley Girls Basketball games, and he and Patty were the Host Coordinators for the WIAA State Basketball tournaments at the SunDome, until they retired in 2020. Larrys favorite pastime was watching sports and spending time with his family when they came to swim or celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. He is survived by his wife Patty Anderson, sons, Robi Raab, and his wife, Jennifer, and Erik Anderson, and his wife, Sara; daughter, Coni Rogers; grandchildren, Danielle Rogers, Alyson Gantt, and her husband Meshach, Andrew Raab, and his wife, Emily, Adam Raab, Harper Anderson, Brooks Anderson, and his great grandchildren; Bentley Gantt, Lyndin Gantt, and Asher Gantt. He is also survived by his sister, Sally Pascal, her husband John, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Roger Anderson. At his request, there will be no service, and the family will have a gathering at a later date. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.