WILLIAM (BILL) RICHARD ANDERSON, DDS - age 83, passed peacefully on March 25, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Renton, WA, 1925, Bill spent his early years in Shelton, WA.  He served in the Army WWII, European Theater, returning to Seattle in 1947 with his bride and daughter.  He earned a B.A. in music with a teaching certificate and a dental degree from the University of Washington.  He was a professional musician, and practiced dentistry in Seattle for 31 years.  He was preceded in death by his first wife Elide and grandson, Justin.  Bill is survived by his wife Eva and her family, his sister Shirley, daughters Janet, Susan, Mary, their spouses and seven grandchildren.  His many interests included travel (esp. Italy, England, and Hawaii) music, photography, fishing, and relaxing at the beach.  He was a loving father and husband and will live in our hearts forever.
Remembrances to Seattle Children’s Hospital.
 
Published May 13, 2009 in the Ballard News Tribune.