Charlotte Anderson

Charlotte Dorothy Anderson, 91 passed away peacefully into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, June 22 in Bellingham after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Charlotte was born July 27, 1930, to Henning and Blanche (Jinkerson) Anderson of Ferndale. She graduated from Ferndale High School, class of 1948. 

Charlotte married Dwaine W Anderson on March 22, 1949, with whom she shared the same birthday.

Both were born on July 27. She was a child of the depression years and knew the importance of working for what you wanted and being thankful for what you had.

Charlotte’s parents provided for the family by doing several jobs including dairy farming, raising turkeys, sawmill work, and operating the Black Hawk Café Restaurant in Ferndale for a time.

Charlotte was always learning new skills but especially how to cook.

In her later years as a wife and mother, Charlotte put those skills to good use and served in food preparation at the Forest Grove Ballroom as well as special event catering around the county.

Charlotte’s passion to keep people fed led her to work with the Ferndale Food Bank where she served as president for a number of years.

Charlotte’s desire to provide good food also extended to many of God’s creatures that showed up on her doorstep. Stray cats always found a way into her heart.

Charlotte and Dwaine had two children, Larry and Diane who were the priority of their lives.

They tried to make their home a place where family and friends were always welcome. Many smaller travel trips were enjoyed together as a family and then when Dwaine retired Charlotte, Dwaine, and daughter Diane toured the USA trailer camping all the way to Newfoundland, Canada.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dwaine, her son Larry, her sister Evelyn McGuire and brothers Bill Sandberg and Ray Anderson.

Charlotte is survived by her daughter Diane of Everett. She is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces.

At Charlotte’s request, a private graveside service was held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ferndale Food Bank or the charity of your choice.

Please sign the book of memories, light a candle, and leave your condolences for the family at www.JernsFH.com.