Ron passed away on October 17, 2018 at the age of 81. He was born to Opal and Willis Anderson and after his father’s death, was raised by his mother and stepfather, Guy Sexton. He graduated from Gresham High in 1955. Ron attended Portland State University for one year, worked for Publisher’s Paper Co. and retired from Reynolds Metals in Troutdale.
Ron is survived by his wife Joanne and children Megan Cruz (Joe), Barbara Serdar, Mike Anderson, and Jody Anderson , sister Maxine Stoffer, brother Bruce Anderson, grandchildren Hilary, Ashley, Bryn, Dakota, Cassandra, and Kimberly, great grandson Paxton, and many nieces and nephews. Ron lived and raised his family in Sandy. He loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting, gardening, and spent many hours in his workshop.
Contributions can be made to the Sandy Senior Center and Comfort Hospice.