Woster Anderson, age 89, a longtime resident of Red River Parish, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Nathan Davis officiating and Bro. Bill Hines assisting. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until service time Wednesday at First Baptist Church and one hour after service in the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Clear Springs Cemetery.
Woster was born March 30, 1925 in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana and was the son of Harrison P. Anderson and Florence Isbel Anderson. Woster graduated from Ajax High School and immediately enlisted to serve his country during WWII. After basic training he boarded the “Gray Ghost,” known today as the Queen Mary, and sailed to join his brothers in arms, where he served under General Patton in the 10th armored division fighting in the European Theater. He crossed the Rhine River on his 19th birthday.
After the war he re-enlisted for 2 years and served at Barksdale Air Force Base where he managed the Base Commissary. After service duty he returned home, to his love of the land. After purchasing property and equipment, he established his first farm. Over the years it grew to become Anderson Farms, one of Louisiana’s best known cotton, truck and cattle operations.
Woster loved his God, his family, his country, and politics. Serving in different capacities, he was no stranger to both the capital in Baton Rouge and Washington, DC. He was also known to have been photographed with more than one United States President. Woster was a Mason, Shriner, President of the Red River Parish Farm Bureau, President of the Red River Parish Police Jury, original stockholder of Armistead Gin Co., and the Red River Co-op. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Coushatta.
Woster loved to travel and created many “memorable moments” on numerous family adventures. He also enjoyed golf, snow country, water sports, beach vacations and the thrill of spinning a well told story. He could bring a laugh to any situation.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Leroy, Kirk, Charles, Cecil, and Dick Anderson; three sisters, Lessie Mae Rascoe, Inez McGehee, and Evelyn Hall; first wife, Joyce Bierden Williams; daughter, Teresa Kile Wiegel; and granddaughter, Carolyn Kelly.
Woster is survived by his wife of 41 years, Trudie Anderson; sons, Marlan “Junebug” Anderson, Kathy; and Dr. Lawson Kile, Donna; daughters, Brenda Penny, Ray; Wanda Hanna, David; Jennifer Kelly, Kennan; Rebecca McDonald, Walker; son-in-law, Don Wiegel; grandchildren: Connie Humphries, Stan; Rachel Cunningham, Roger; Renea Lipa, Mark; Jeffery Anderson, Faithe; Marla LeGrande, Jason; Jason Anderson; Laura Walker, Brad; Kiley Phillips, Ashlie; Celeste Huddleston, Matt; David Lee Hanna, Melanie; Anderson Kelly, John Walker McDonald, Elizabeth McDonald, Katherine McDonald, Christine Wiegel, Brittany Kile, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jason Anderson, Jeffery Anderson, David Lee Hanna, Christopher Hart, Stan Humphries, Mark Lipa, Roger Cunningham, Jason LeGrande, John Walker McDonald, Brad Walker, Kiley Phillips, and Matt Huddleston. Honorary pallbearers will be Men of First Baptist Church and the Co-Op Coffee Club.
The family request memorials be made in lieu of flowers to Clear Springs Cemetery, 217 Jones Road, Coushatta, LA 71019; NSU Foundation-Carolyn Kelly Scholarship, 535 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA 71497; or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Woster was born March 30, 1925 in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana and was the son of Harrison P. Anderson and Florence Isbel Anderson. Woster graduated from Ajax High School and immediately enlisted to serve his country during WWII. After basic training he boarded the “Gray Ghost,” known today as the Queen Mary, and sailed to join his brothers in arms, where he served under General Patton in the 10th armored division fighting in the European Theater. He crossed the Rhine River on his 19th birthday.
After the war he re-enlisted for 2 years and served at Barksdale Air Force Base where he managed the Base Commissary. After service duty he returned home, to his love of the land. After purchasing property and equipment, he established his first farm. Over the years it grew to become Anderson Farms, one of Louisiana’s best known cotton, truck and cattle operations.
Woster loved his God, his family, his country, and politics. Serving in different capacities, he was no stranger to both the capital in Baton Rouge and Washington, DC. He was also known to have been photographed with more than one United States President. Woster was a Mason, Shriner, President of the Red River Parish Farm Bureau, President of the Red River Parish Police Jury, original stockholder of Armistead Gin Co., and the Red River Co-op. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Coushatta.
Woster loved to travel and created many “memorable moments” on numerous family adventures. He also enjoyed golf, snow country, water sports, beach vacations and the thrill of spinning a well told story. He could bring a laugh to any situation.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Leroy, Kirk, Charles, Cecil, and Dick Anderson; three sisters, Lessie Mae Rascoe, Inez McGehee, and Evelyn Hall; first wife, Joyce Bierden Williams; daughter, Teresa Kile Wiegel; and granddaughter, Carolyn Kelly.
Woster is survived by his wife of 41 years, Trudie Anderson; sons, Marlan “Junebug” Anderson, Kathy; and Dr. Lawson Kile, Donna; daughters, Brenda Penny, Ray; Wanda Hanna, David; Jennifer Kelly, Kennan; Rebecca McDonald, Walker; son-in-law, Don Wiegel; grandchildren: Connie Humphries, Stan; Rachel Cunningham, Roger; Renea Lipa, Mark; Jeffery Anderson, Faithe; Marla LeGrande, Jason; Jason Anderson; Laura Walker, Brad; Kiley Phillips, Ashlie; Celeste Huddleston, Matt; David Lee Hanna, Melanie; Anderson Kelly, John Walker McDonald, Elizabeth McDonald, Katherine McDonald, Christine Wiegel, Brittany Kile, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jason Anderson, Jeffery Anderson, David Lee Hanna, Christopher Hart, Stan Humphries, Mark Lipa, Roger Cunningham, Jason LeGrande, John Walker McDonald, Brad Walker, Kiley Phillips, and Matt Huddleston. Honorary pallbearers will be Men of First Baptist Church and the Co-Op Coffee Club.
The family request memorials be made in lieu of flowers to Clear Springs Cemetery, 217 Jones Road, Coushatta, LA 71019; NSU Foundation-Carolyn Kelly Scholarship, 535 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA 71497; or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Woster Anderson, age 89, a longtime resident of Red River Parish, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Nathan Davis officiating and Bro. Bill Hines assisting. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until service time Wednesday at First Baptist Church and one hour after service in the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Clear Springs Cemetery.
Woster was born March 30, 1925 in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana and was the son of Harrison P. Anderson and Florence Isbel Anderson. Woster graduated from Ajax High School and immediately enlisted to serve his country during WWII. After basic training he boarded the “Gray Ghost,” known today as the Queen Mary, and sailed to join his brothers in arms, where he served under General Patton in the 10th armored division fighting in the European Theater. He crossed the Rhine River on his 19th birthday.
After the war he re-enlisted for 2 years and served at Barksdale Air Force Base where he managed the Base Commissary. After service duty he returned home, to his love of the land. After purchasing property and equipment, he established his first farm. Over the years it grew to become Anderson Farms, one of Louisiana’s best known cotton, truck and cattle operations.
Woster loved his God, his family, his country, and politics. Serving in different capacities, he was no stranger to both the capital in Baton Rouge and Washington, DC. He was also known to have been photographed with more than one United States President. Woster was a Mason, Shriner, President of the Red River Parish Farm Bureau, President of the Red River Parish Police Jury, original stockholder of Armistead Gin Co., and the Red River Co-op. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Coushatta.
Woster loved to travel and created many “memorable moments” on numerous family adventures. He also enjoyed golf, snow country, water sports, beach vacations and the thrill of spinning a well told story. He could bring a laugh to any situation.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Leroy, Kirk, Charles, Cecil, and Dick Anderson; three sisters, Lessie Mae Rascoe, Inez McGehee, and Evelyn Hall; first wife, Joyce Bierden Williams; daughter, Teresa Kile Wiegel; and granddaughter, Carolyn Kelly.
Woster is survived by his wife of 41 years, Trudie Anderson; sons, Marlan “Junebug” Anderson, Kathy; and Dr. Lawson Kile, Donna; daughters, Brenda Penny, Ray; Wanda Hanna, David; Jennifer Kelly, Kennan; Rebecca McDonald, Walker; son-in-law, Don Wiegel; grandchildren: Connie Humphries, Stan; Rachel Cunningham, Roger; Renea Lipa, Mark; Jeffery Anderson, Faithe; Marla LeGrande, Jason; Jason Anderson; Laura Walker, Brad; Kiley Phillips, Ashlie; Celeste Huddleston, Matt; David Lee Hanna, Melanie; Anderson Kelly, John Walker McDonald, Elizabeth McDonald, Katherine McDonald, Christine Wiegel, Brittany Kile, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jason Anderson, Jeffery Anderson, David Lee Hanna, Christopher Hart, Stan Humphries, Mark Lipa, Roger Cunningham, Jason LeGrande, John Walker McDonald, Brad Walker, Kiley Phillips, and Matt Huddleston. Honorary pallbearers will be Men of First Baptist Church and the Co-Op Coffee Club.
The family request memorials be made in lieu of flowers to Clear Springs Cemetery, 217 Jones Road, Coushatta, LA 71019; NSU Foundation-Carolyn Kelly Scholarship, 535 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA 71497; or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Woster was born March 30, 1925 in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana and was the son of Harrison P. Anderson and Florence Isbel Anderson. Woster graduated from Ajax High School and immediately enlisted to serve his country during WWII. After basic training he boarded the “Gray Ghost,” known today as the Queen Mary, and sailed to join his brothers in arms, where he served under General Patton in the 10th armored division fighting in the European Theater. He crossed the Rhine River on his 19th birthday.
After the war he re-enlisted for 2 years and served at Barksdale Air Force Base where he managed the Base Commissary. After service duty he returned home, to his love of the land. After purchasing property and equipment, he established his first farm. Over the years it grew to become Anderson Farms, one of Louisiana’s best known cotton, truck and cattle operations.
Woster loved his God, his family, his country, and politics. Serving in different capacities, he was no stranger to both the capital in Baton Rouge and Washington, DC. He was also known to have been photographed with more than one United States President. Woster was a Mason, Shriner, President of the Red River Parish Farm Bureau, President of the Red River Parish Police Jury, original stockholder of Armistead Gin Co., and the Red River Co-op. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Coushatta.
Woster loved to travel and created many “memorable moments” on numerous family adventures. He also enjoyed golf, snow country, water sports, beach vacations and the thrill of spinning a well told story. He could bring a laugh to any situation.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Leroy, Kirk, Charles, Cecil, and Dick Anderson; three sisters, Lessie Mae Rascoe, Inez McGehee, and Evelyn Hall; first wife, Joyce Bierden Williams; daughter, Teresa Kile Wiegel; and granddaughter, Carolyn Kelly.
Woster is survived by his wife of 41 years, Trudie Anderson; sons, Marlan “Junebug” Anderson, Kathy; and Dr. Lawson Kile, Donna; daughters, Brenda Penny, Ray; Wanda Hanna, David; Jennifer Kelly, Kennan; Rebecca McDonald, Walker; son-in-law, Don Wiegel; grandchildren: Connie Humphries, Stan; Rachel Cunningham, Roger; Renea Lipa, Mark; Jeffery Anderson, Faithe; Marla LeGrande, Jason; Jason Anderson; Laura Walker, Brad; Kiley Phillips, Ashlie; Celeste Huddleston, Matt; David Lee Hanna, Melanie; Anderson Kelly, John Walker McDonald, Elizabeth McDonald, Katherine McDonald, Christine Wiegel, Brittany Kile, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jason Anderson, Jeffery Anderson, David Lee Hanna, Christopher Hart, Stan Humphries, Mark Lipa, Roger Cunningham, Jason LeGrande, John Walker McDonald, Brad Walker, Kiley Phillips, and Matt Huddleston. Honorary pallbearers will be Men of First Baptist Church and the Co-Op Coffee Club.
The family request memorials be made in lieu of flowers to Clear Springs Cemetery, 217 Jones Road, Coushatta, LA 71019; NSU Foundation-Carolyn Kelly Scholarship, 535 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA 71497; or the charity of the donor’s choice.
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