John Ellis "Jack" Anderson, 89

SEAFORD - John Ellis "Jack" Anderson of Seaford was called to the Lord Tuesday, June 26, 2007, after a brief illness. He was 89.

Mr. Anderson was born July 7, 1917, in Wilmington, the eldest of three sons born to John and Greta Prettyman Anderson.

In 1940, he moved to Seaford with Libby, where he worked for the DuPont Company as a supervisor until he retired in 1976.

Mr. Anderson was a member of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, where he was a host and usher and was active in the couples club. Jack, a Mason, volunteered for Meals on Wheels, prepared tax returns for the elderly at Seaford Senior Center and was part of the Seaford PTA. He was an avid body surfer and loved spending time with his family at Fenwick Island and Ocean City.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charlie and Bob.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of more than 70 years, Elizabeth (Libby) Wallace Anderson; his three children and their spouses, Kay Anderson Mellenthien and husband Dick, Pete Anderson and wife Sandy, and Susan Anderson Price and husband Frank; six grandchildren, Judy Mellenthien Farr and husband Rich, Donna and Rob Mellenthien, Scott Anderson and wife Karen, Cauley Price and wife Heather, and Carey Price; a step-grandson, Bill Ashmore and wife Jeanne; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday in the Methodist Manor House, 1001 Middleford Road, Seaford. The Rev. Thomas Gross will officiate.

Arrangements by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.