Douglas Anderson 1963 - 2014

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life for Douglas W. Anderson

July 16, 1963 - December 13, 2014

Doug was the son of August William Anderson and Bridget Anderson.

Doug has left behind his wife, Sue Swanson Anderson of 20 years, and two beautiful and amazing children, Bailey Nichole Anderson and Daniel August Anderson. He is also survived by his four sisters, Alice Anderson Palmer and her son Hunter Busenlehner, Betsy Kelly, Kate Anderson and Maureen Walker.

Doug’s legacy was his unbelievable commitment to his family owned business. Anderson’s Bicycle Rental. For 36 years “The Man with the Straw Hat” could be seen standing at the lot at the corner of 13th Street and Emerald Bay Road. April through November you could depend on him being there from start to finish every day. He was amazing at what he did and took great pride in always providing the best possible experience for every group that arrived. Doug can be proud going to Heaven knowing that he made so many people happy while visiting Lake Tahoe. Groups come back to see Doug, they all remembered his name and he never forgot a face or name. This summer he was seeing third generations of customers, who had become friends to him over the all the years. Doug is loved very much and will be missed by not only his family and dedicated loyal friends and customers that will come to visit next summer, but the locals who also stopped on a daily basis to chat with him.

Service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 20th at The First Baptist Church (Pastor Alan Morse and his lovely wife Sharon Morse). The church is located at: 1053 Wildwood Avenue.

The Celebration of Life will follow immediately after the service at the same location. In Lieu of flowers, please make contributions/donations to the young man who passed recently (Dejon Smith’s Family) at www.gofundme/IUN11G.