Roble Bruce Anderson

Roble Anderson, known equally for his unique name and unique perspective, bid farewell on Oct. 26 at the age of 76. Originally hailing from Ketchikan, Alaska, he found his heart and home in Warrenton, creating a life filled with passion, resilience and a love for charting unexplored opportunities. A graduate of Warrenton High School and a student of the Oregon Institute of Technology, Roble embraced a life of self-discovery and continuous learning. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, an experience that shaped his perspective and strengthened his resolve. On Dec. 30, 1967, Roble tied the knot with Catherine Endicott, embarking on a journey of shared passions and adventures. For 29 years, they graced the stage of the Little Ballet Theatre’s annual production of “The Nutcracker.” Their shared love for dance extended to their involvement with the Scandia Dancers, reflecting their deep connection to their Swedish heritage, as well as his membership in the Scandinavian Benevolent Society. Roble, a man of diverse interests, found solace in the mesmerizing depths of the ocean as an avid scuba diver. Additionally, he channeled his passion for the sea into the skilled art of boat building, crafting dozens of boats from elegant sailboats to vintage wooden boat restoration. His intimate knowledge of the open waters extended to the thrill of boat racing, where he fearlessly competed in numerous regattas, leaving a trail of victories and cherished memories in his wake. Transitioning seamlessly to the sky, he found a new passion later in life, experiencing the thrill of flying as an ultralight pilot of his self-built Kitfox airplane, symbolizing his life’s journey of constantly aiming higher and reaching for the skies. Professionally, Roble seamlessly transitioned through various careers, leaving his mark from his time at Pacific Bio Products during its whaling era, to his service in the Warrenton Police Department and his tenure in the timber industry at Cavenham Forest Industries LLC and Weyerhaeuser. Committed to serving his community, Roble fostered a deep relationship with the Chinook Indian Nation, tirelessly championing the restoration of their ancestral lands at the cherished Anderson homestead in Tansy Point back to the tribe. Roble was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Catherine, on Dec. 2, 2021, and his son, Trask, in December 1977. He is survived by his daughters and grandchildren, Nicole and Issabel Andergard, of Portland, and Jamay and Orion Hadley, of Warrenton; along with his sister, Meri Stratton, of Hood River; and brother, Thalas Anderson, of Knappa. A joint celebration of Roble and Catherine’s spirited lives will take place at noon on Dec. 2 at the Warrenton Community Center. In honor of Roble’s enduring legacy, the family kindly requests contributions to the Chinook Indian Nation at chinooknation.org.