On the morning of June 26, 2026, at 12:15 AM, Calvin passed away peacefully into Glory. His body succumbed to complications of a choking event complicated by Parkinson’s Disease and Hypoxic Brain Injury. He was alert enough to know who visited him and did a lot of strong hand squeezes, thumbs up and smiles. He was at the Oregon Health & Science University Hospital comforted by his sisters Vicki L. Schmidt and Cathy M. Howard, his brother in-law Howard E. Schmidt and his niece and nephew Jeremy R. Schmidt and Julia R. Schmidt. Calvin was 69 years old.

Calvin was born in Portland, Oregon on April 6, 1957, at the same hospital where he died, Oregon Health & Science University Hospital. He was the first child for Clayton A. Anderson and Elsie O. Anderson after being childless for 14 years. He was the first of “The 3 Jewels” as their mother, Elsie, would call the 3 siblings. He was a wonderful big brother.

In Calvin’s elementary years, at Faubion Elementary, in Portland, Oregon he participated in Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts, and Little League Baseball. He had a paper route and also enjoyed riding his bike. During his high school years, while at Benson Polytechnical High School, he enjoyed driving his first car, a Gran Torino while rocking out to Classic Rock music–KISS and Queen.

After graduating high school, in 1975, he wanted to get into an apprenticeship program for sheet metal–which he learned in high school. Unfortunately there were no openings at that time.

In 1976 he started working part time, which turned into full-time, at IPD (Volvo auto parts), This started his over 50 years of being an Inventory Control Receipt Specialist. Almost 20 years at IPD. A few years at John Snider Tool Company and the last 28 years of his career at NPW Companies. This last employer started as a family company as a supplier for Baxter Auto Parts, becoming Performance Warehouse and then was bought out to become NPW–National Performance Warehouse–Auto Parts. He was a very loyal, detailed and dedicated employee.

He worked wholeheartedly and with integrity. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord” Colossians 3:23.

While Calvin did not do a lot of traveling he did like to take occasional trips to the Oregon Coast. In 1985 he went on a tour of Israel and Egypt with Josh McDowell (A Christian Apologist of that day). You could always find Calvin enjoying The Rose Festival, The Blues Festival and The Bite Festival, in Portland, OR. No matter what time of the day he would be chewing his favorite chewing gum Wrigley’s EXTRA Long Lasting Peppermint Flavor. He had a vast collection of

T-Shirts that he would wear all summer long. Of course every new movie that came out he made it a point to see. He had a vast collection of VHS and DVD movies starting from 1980’s as well as those Classic Rock Music Albums. He was a Portland TrailBlazer fan since the beginning of the basketball team, as well as enjoyed watching a variety of other sports. In Calvin’s dad’s elder years–every Friday night Calvin would stop by and play Cribbage with him. Calvin helped his sisters very much during his life.

Calvin had attended the same church for 69 year—his whole life. First known as Portland Alliance Church, then became known as Mosaic Church and currently is known as The Society Church all staying under The Christian & Missionary Alliance. Calvin remembered accepting Jesus into his heart as a young child and getting baptized in 1974 at the Portland Alliance Church. There were daily family devotions and singing led by his father. Calvin’s relationship to Jesus was important to him. The way he lived out his life and treated others showed Christ love and glorified his Lord and Savior. During his High School Youth Group and College & Career time–there were many activities including being a part of the planners of the singles group activities. Calvin enjoyed playing on the church softball teams, going to many retreats and rafting trips. He served in many roles at church, including being a member of the Governing Board, helping with the Benevolence Fund and being part of a Pastor Search Committee. For many years Calvin was a part of the Greeting Team, which he truly enjoyed. Many people were welcomed by him with his smile and a handshake. After Covid–he did his greeting during the service to those who sat in the back of the auditorium. Calvin was known as “The Church Historian” of the building on 39th & Hancock. Calvin was quick to interject the history of changes to the building or the corporate body of the church. The Lord used Calvin and his witness throughout his life.

The church family has been a rock for Calvin and his family. Calvin’s father, Clayton A. Anderson, who attended The Alliance Church till his own death at age 80, was mentally ill. There were many struggles along the way that affected Calvin and his sisters and their mother. They are thankful for the steadfast love of the Alliance Church Family, over the years, and the compassion they showed the family.

In January of this year, 2026, Calvin was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease with visible and invisible symptoms. He retired and with the help of his sister Vicki, who he called his “Angel on Earth”, and her husband Howard, Calvin moved to a lovely retirement community, Parkrose Chateau. Calvin loved it there, and while he was there only a short time, he was loved by many who appreciated his smile and kind and quiet ways.

Grateful for sharing his life are his sisters, Cathy M. Howard, Vicki L. Schmidt, brother in law Howard E. Schmidt, nephew Jeremy R. Schmidt and niece Julia R. Schmidt. Also aunts Ethel Lacy and Thelma Anderson and many cousins.

Calvin is preceded in death by his parents, Clayton A. Anderson and Elsie O. Anderson, Grandparents–Ernest S. Anderson and Hannah M. Anderson, John O. Johnson and Anna A. Johnson and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

The Celebration Of Life, for Calvin A. Anderson, will be held on September 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Society Church, 1832 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97212. Parking is limited at the church but there is parking in the neighborhood. Arrangements were handled by Omega Funeral & Cremation Services and the obituary is online there.

In lieu of flowers–memorial donations may be given to Parkinson’s Foundation, Attn: Pacific Northwest, 5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310 Miami, FL 33126 While, in God’s Mercy, Calvin was spared severe progression of Parkinson’s Disease, this disease needs to continue to be studied and support given to those who are enduring this disease.

The red tulip, created in honor of Dr. James Parkinson, is the official symbol of Parkinson’s disease awareness.

History and Origin The Parkinson’s flower, known as the red tulip, was first developed in 1980 by J.W.S. Van der Wereld, a Dutch horticulturist living with Parkinson’s disease. He created a red and white tulip variant and named it the Dr. James Parkinson tulip to honor the English physician who first described the disease in his 1817 essay, ”An Essay on the Shaking Palsy”.

The flower gained international recognition and was officially adopted as the symbol of Parkinson’s disease at the 9th World Parkinson’s Disease Day Conference in Luxembourg on April 11, 2005

Symbolism The red tulip represents hope, compassion, and support for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Its vibrant red color is associated with love, passion, and life, while the tulip itself symbolizes perfect and deep love and rebirth, reflecting the challenges and resilience of those affected by the disease. The flower’s design, often depicted with a red exterior and a white fringe, embodies both beauty and strength.

Awareness and Advocacy The red tulip is widely used in Parkinson’s awareness campaigns. Organizations like Parkinson’s Europe and the National Parkinson’s Institute

promote the red tulip to unite communities, increase funding for research, and advocate for better care and understanding of the disease. The flower serves as a visual reminder of

the global effort and advocate for better care and understanding of the disease.