Obituary of Thomas Stanley Anderson

Thomas Stanley Anderson, age 75, of Beach Lake died Monday, November 27, 2023, at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Susie Diane (Seaton) Anderson. Born July 4, 1948, in Kewanee, IL, Thomas was the son of Etta Mildred (Stanfield) Rury, who resided with him, and the late Albert Anderson. After his father passed away when Thomas 13, he was raised by his stepfather, the late Jay Rury. Thomas had a 20-year career in the US Air Force, ranging from the Vietnam to the Persian Gulf War. He was an aerospace propulsion technician specializing in jet engines, retiring with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Over his many years of service in the Air Force, he was awarded various medals and citations including the Achievement Award, Outstanding Unit Award, Organizational Excellence Award, Oversees Long Tour Ribbon, and Longevity Service Award Ribbon. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his daughter: Amber Strasser and her husband Cody of Lakeville; one brother: Greg Anderson and his wife Lin of Ocala, FL; a brother-in-law: Michael Oudens of Big Sky Mountain, MT; and his granddaughters: Mackenzie and Morgan. He loved spending time with all his grandchildren, including Zoe, Mia and Pax, all of whom he loved like grandchildren. Thomas was preceded in death by two daughters, Tanya Seese and Patricia Kinderdine; a sister, Linda Oudens; and a grandson, Timothy James Seese. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:30 PM on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Teeters' East Chapel, 505 Church St., Hawley, PA. Visitation will precede the service from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. Memorials may be made to VFW Post 531, 736 Main St., Honesdale, PA 18431, or to Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org.