Gerald Fulton Anderson

Gerald, aka: Jerry, Andy, Popo Anderson passed away peacefully on October 19, 2014 at this home in Northglenn. Jerry was born to Richard Alvin Anderson and Treva (Carson) Anderson on July 31, 1933 in Atlantic, Iowa. He was the fourth eldest of nine children. He graduated from Atlantic High School in 1952. Jerry served in the Army from 1953 to 1955 at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. On September 15, 1957 he married Norma Jean Rathman. He attended Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma, earning an A&E license in 1958. When Jerry was hired by Frontier Airlines, he and Norma moved to Denver, Colorado. They were blessed with a son, Gregory in 1960 and a daughter, Terri in 1961. They bought a new home in Northglenn and lived there from 1961 to present day. Jerry worked for Frontier Airlines for 28 years as an airline mechanic until the company filed for bankruptcy in 1986. He then was employed by Aspen Airlines for our years and Continental Airlines for two years. He retired from the airline industry in 1993. Norma and Jerry took advantage of their airline passes by travelling all over the world. Jerry babysat for his two granddaughters for a number of years and enjoyed working with his son-in-law in his plumbing and heating business. His favorite past times were fishing trips with his brothers, hinting pheasants in Iowa and of course spending time with his beloved grandchildren. Left to celebrate his memory are his wife Norma; son Gregory (Sue) Anderson of Evergreen; daughter Terri (Greg) Debin of Golden; grandchildren Grady Debin, Meghan Carpenter, Andi Carpenter, Emily Debin, Victor Anderson, William Anderson and Samuel Anderson; brothers Russell (Terry) Anderson of Anita, Iowa, Gary (Marcia) Anderson of Atlantic, Iowa; sister Peggy (David) Walton of Atlantic, Iowa; many other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were both his parents, Richard and Treva; sister Norma Christensen; brothers Kenneth, Richard, Robert and Jim. A memorial service for Gerald will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 10:30 in the morning at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 10675 Washington Street, in Northglenn. A luncheon will follow at the church. Please click on ""Sign Guestbook"" to share memories of Gerald and messages of condolence with his family.