In Loving Memory of
Anson “Red” Louis Loomis
September 1, 1939 – August 5, 2020
Virtual Celebration of Life Gathering to be held on October 19, 2020 at 4:00 PM PDT
Born September 1, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, to Anson and Margaret Loomis and passed away suddenly on August 5, 2020, in Vail, Arizona. Anson was just shy of his 81st birthday.
Anson graduated from Columbus Central High School in 1957. Shortly thereafter his first son, Anson, was born in 1960. Anson then joined the United States Air Force where he proudly served until his discharge in 1966. It was during his service, while stationed in Colorado, that he met his future wife Anita. They were married in 1964, with a son, Paul, born later that year. Following his discharge from the Air Force, Anson returned to his hometown of Columbus and began a rewarding career with IBM. In 1968, his youngest son, Mark, was born. In 1985, Anson moved to Gilroy, California, and later retired from the San Jose Office with IBM in 1995. After retirement, Anson and Anita moved to Foresthill, California, where he lived until 2016. In 2016, he and Anita moved to Vail, where they remained until his passing.
Anson was a member of many community organizations, including the Lions Club in Foresthill. He also donated freely to many charities and none benefitted more than the Salvation Army. Anson was a lifelong member in the Salvation Army in Columbus, Auburn (CA) and Tucson (AZ). Anson also loved to travel throughout North America, having visited all 50 states, all the provinces in Canada and parts of Mexico. When asked about traveling in Europe he’d always reply, “Why, when there is so much to see here?” Anson loved many things (Ohio State football!), but nothing more than family. He was preceded in death by his mother and father (Margaret and Anson) and his brother William. He is survived by his siblings Nancy and David. He is also survived by his wife of 56 years, Anita, and three children and five grandchildren: Anson (Caroline) of Dunedin, FL; Paul (Teri) and their children Crystal (Beth), Zachary and Anson all of Ohio; and, Mark (Susan) and their children Ethan and Olivia of Sacramento, CA.
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Anson was my first manager in IBM. He taught me so much about the company and its values during those early years, but most importantly……he LIVED out those values every day in the work place. As both of our careers progressed, Anson added another title in my book…….."Friend". That friendship remained in place throughout our respective careers, and into retirement. Yesterday, we received a holiday card from Anita with the terrible news that Anson had passed in August. While it was certainly a sad message, I know Anson enjoyed life to the fullest, and to that end, he was a role model for all of us. Anita, thanks for letting us know, and you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Anson,
Thank you for the loving kindness that you always showed my wife Lisa while she was a little girl. It takes a strong man to be so kind to a little girl and it meant the world to her.
David Bishoff
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WE MISS YOU DAD
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Sure glad I had the chance to see you last year. I’m thankful to have spent time with you and your wife.
Sure am going to miss you. bud. Say Hi to Sandie.
Augie Missioni
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Your quiet yet consistent participation at the Army is something I will remember. You and Anita became friends I am proud to claim. May God’s blessing be on a loving family.
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Anson, I love you and miss you!
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Buckeyes number one fan! Proudly flew the OSU flag every game day! Darn good neighbor and friend and not bad at playing Sequence either!
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Always enjoyed our time together on the golf course. I have no doubt you’re enjoying a beer up there too!
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Anson had over 20 years on me…we played golf together, attended Smoke and Ice together, but most importantly he showed me how a simple ring of a bell at the holidays could mean so much. We miss you already "young" man.
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Uncle Red, thank you for being a role model to me. I watched you from afar. You were Superman to me. I know that the Lord doesn’t make mistakes. And with that, I’m comforted.