Perry W. Anderson

Perry W. Anderson, born Aug. 13, 1920, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2012. He had 91 great years and a couple bad months. Perry was a resident at Wesley Willows. He is survived by his immediate family; son Warren of Phoenix, AZ (wife Katie, daughters Kelsey and Rosie) and daughter Becky of Itasca, IL (husband Scott, daughters Rachel and Kelly). Perry is also survived by extended family and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, wife Rachel. A member of "The Greatest Generation", Perry was a World War II veteran, serving in the Atlantic and Pacific theatre as a member of the U.S. Navy Armed Guard. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 14, at 3:30 p.m., with a reception to follow at the Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, 1354 N. 2nd St., Rockford, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wesley Willows Staff Education Fund.