Lester J. Anderson
Description: July 2, 1917 – Sept. 12, 2008
Courtesy The Tehachapi News
Lester "Hooks" Anderson passed away on Sept. 12, at home in Tehachapi with his wife and daughters by his side.
Lester was preceded in death by his five sisters, three brothers and one granddaughter.
All the wonderful memories and stories of Lester's life will be honored now and in future generations to come by his wife of 71 years, Leatta, at home in Tehachapi; his two daughters, Laura Weltin and husband Roman, of Utah, and Della Robbins and husband Glen, of Nevada; five granddaughters, Kathy, Leslie, Terri, Lori, Roberta, Lynnette; and three grandsons, Steven, John and Richard; 25 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a wealth of friends.
Lester was born to Nels and Susan (Thompson) Anderson on July 2, 1917, in a log cabin located near Milford, Utah. Soon after, his parents and the younger members of the family moved to Delano, Calif. Upon the death of his mother, Lester, then seven years of age, and his older brother and sister moved to Tehachapi with their father. At that time, Lester lived with his older sister and her husband, Edwin "Brick" and Laura Jones.
Lester attended school in Tehachapi, but was forced to give up his education and work to help the family during those difficult times in our history. This finally ended with a 46 year career at Monolith Cement plan where, he retired as a repair foreman.
Lester met Leatta Ford, his beloved wife and best friend, when they were both attending the 7th grade in Tehachapi. Later, when Leatta moved away, he would walk from Tehachapi to Red Mountain to visit her. The eloped and were married in Las Vegas on Sept. 8, 1937.
Lester built the family home on Cherry Lane in 1943 and the house and backyard are still very popular places for friends and family to gather, especially in the shade of the huge elms on hot summer days. It's been said, "there's always been a cool breeze in Hooks' back yard."
Lester loved life, and over the years enjoyed fishing, hunting, rock hounding, antique collecting, creating whatever his active mind envisioned, and visits from his ever-expanding family and all his friends.
A service was held on Sept. 17 at the Wood Family Funeral Chapel, followed by interment at the East side Tehachapi Public Cemetery.
The family would like to acknowledge and express their gratitude for the cards, flowers, food, kind words and prayers given in support during this loss of our loved one.
Description: July 2, 1917 – Sept. 12, 2008
Courtesy The Tehachapi News
Lester "Hooks" Anderson passed away on Sept. 12, at home in Tehachapi with his wife and daughters by his side.
Lester was preceded in death by his five sisters, three brothers and one granddaughter.
All the wonderful memories and stories of Lester's life will be honored now and in future generations to come by his wife of 71 years, Leatta, at home in Tehachapi; his two daughters, Laura Weltin and husband Roman, of Utah, and Della Robbins and husband Glen, of Nevada; five granddaughters, Kathy, Leslie, Terri, Lori, Roberta, Lynnette; and three grandsons, Steven, John and Richard; 25 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a wealth of friends.
Lester was born to Nels and Susan (Thompson) Anderson on July 2, 1917, in a log cabin located near Milford, Utah. Soon after, his parents and the younger members of the family moved to Delano, Calif. Upon the death of his mother, Lester, then seven years of age, and his older brother and sister moved to Tehachapi with their father. At that time, Lester lived with his older sister and her husband, Edwin "Brick" and Laura Jones.
Lester attended school in Tehachapi, but was forced to give up his education and work to help the family during those difficult times in our history. This finally ended with a 46 year career at Monolith Cement plan where, he retired as a repair foreman.
Lester met Leatta Ford, his beloved wife and best friend, when they were both attending the 7th grade in Tehachapi. Later, when Leatta moved away, he would walk from Tehachapi to Red Mountain to visit her. The eloped and were married in Las Vegas on Sept. 8, 1937.
Lester built the family home on Cherry Lane in 1943 and the house and backyard are still very popular places for friends and family to gather, especially in the shade of the huge elms on hot summer days. It's been said, "there's always been a cool breeze in Hooks' back yard."
Lester loved life, and over the years enjoyed fishing, hunting, rock hounding, antique collecting, creating whatever his active mind envisioned, and visits from his ever-expanding family and all his friends.
A service was held on Sept. 17 at the Wood Family Funeral Chapel, followed by interment at the East side Tehachapi Public Cemetery.
The family would like to acknowledge and express their gratitude for the cards, flowers, food, kind words and prayers given in support during this loss of our loved one.
Lester J. Anderson
Description: July 2, 1917 – Sept. 12, 2008
Courtesy The Tehachapi News
Lester "Hooks" Anderson passed away on Sept. 12, at home in Tehachapi with his wife and daughters by his side.
Lester was preceded in death by his five sisters, three brothers and one granddaughter.
All the wonderful memories and stories of Lester's life will be honored now and in future generations to come by his wife of 71 years, Leatta, at home in Tehachapi; his two daughters, Laura Weltin and husband Roman, of Utah, and Della Robbins and husband Glen, of Nevada; five granddaughters, Kathy, Leslie, Terri, Lori, Roberta, Lynnette; and three grandsons, Steven, John and Richard; 25 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a wealth of friends.
Lester was born to Nels and Susan (Thompson) Anderson on July 2, 1917, in a log cabin located near Milford, Utah. Soon after, his parents and the younger members of the family moved to Delano, Calif. Upon the death of his mother, Lester, then seven years of age, and his older brother and sister moved to Tehachapi with their father. At that time, Lester lived with his older sister and her husband, Edwin "Brick" and Laura Jones.
Lester attended school in Tehachapi, but was forced to give up his education and work to help the family during those difficult times in our history. This finally ended with a 46 year career at Monolith Cement plan where, he retired as a repair foreman.
Lester met Leatta Ford, his beloved wife and best friend, when they were both attending the 7th grade in Tehachapi. Later, when Leatta moved away, he would walk from Tehachapi to Red Mountain to visit her. The eloped and were married in Las Vegas on Sept. 8, 1937.
Lester built the family home on Cherry Lane in 1943 and the house and backyard are still very popular places for friends and family to gather, especially in the shade of the huge elms on hot summer days. It's been said, "there's always been a cool breeze in Hooks' back yard."
Lester loved life, and over the years enjoyed fishing, hunting, rock hounding, antique collecting, creating whatever his active mind envisioned, and visits from his ever-expanding family and all his friends.
A service was held on Sept. 17 at the Wood Family Funeral Chapel, followed by interment at the East side Tehachapi Public Cemetery.
The family would like to acknowledge and express their gratitude for the cards, flowers, food, kind words and prayers given in support during this loss of our loved one.
Description: July 2, 1917 – Sept. 12, 2008
Courtesy The Tehachapi News
Lester "Hooks" Anderson passed away on Sept. 12, at home in Tehachapi with his wife and daughters by his side.
Lester was preceded in death by his five sisters, three brothers and one granddaughter.
All the wonderful memories and stories of Lester's life will be honored now and in future generations to come by his wife of 71 years, Leatta, at home in Tehachapi; his two daughters, Laura Weltin and husband Roman, of Utah, and Della Robbins and husband Glen, of Nevada; five granddaughters, Kathy, Leslie, Terri, Lori, Roberta, Lynnette; and three grandsons, Steven, John and Richard; 25 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a wealth of friends.
Lester was born to Nels and Susan (Thompson) Anderson on July 2, 1917, in a log cabin located near Milford, Utah. Soon after, his parents and the younger members of the family moved to Delano, Calif. Upon the death of his mother, Lester, then seven years of age, and his older brother and sister moved to Tehachapi with their father. At that time, Lester lived with his older sister and her husband, Edwin "Brick" and Laura Jones.
Lester attended school in Tehachapi, but was forced to give up his education and work to help the family during those difficult times in our history. This finally ended with a 46 year career at Monolith Cement plan where, he retired as a repair foreman.
Lester met Leatta Ford, his beloved wife and best friend, when they were both attending the 7th grade in Tehachapi. Later, when Leatta moved away, he would walk from Tehachapi to Red Mountain to visit her. The eloped and were married in Las Vegas on Sept. 8, 1937.
Lester built the family home on Cherry Lane in 1943 and the house and backyard are still very popular places for friends and family to gather, especially in the shade of the huge elms on hot summer days. It's been said, "there's always been a cool breeze in Hooks' back yard."
Lester loved life, and over the years enjoyed fishing, hunting, rock hounding, antique collecting, creating whatever his active mind envisioned, and visits from his ever-expanding family and all his friends.
A service was held on Sept. 17 at the Wood Family Funeral Chapel, followed by interment at the East side Tehachapi Public Cemetery.
The family would like to acknowledge and express their gratitude for the cards, flowers, food, kind words and prayers given in support during this loss of our loved one.
