Background
Anderson, Edward Frederick was born on June 17, 1932 in Covina, California, United States. Son of Edward White and Dorothy (Kaiser) Anderson.
Anderson, Edward Frederick was born on June 17, 1932 in Covina, California, United States. Son of Edward White and Dorothy (Kaiser) Anderson.
Bachelor, Pomona College, 1954; Master of Arts, Claremont Graduate School, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, Claremont Graduate School, 1961.
Instructor biology, Pomona College, Claremont, California, 1961-1962; assistant professor, Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington, 1962-1967; associate professor, Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington, 1967-1976; professor, Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington, 1976-1992; senior research botanist, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, since 1992.
Elder Presbyterian Church, Phoenix, since 1994. Fellow Linnean Society London. Member International Organisation Succulent Plant Study (vice president 1984-1988, president 1988-1994, secretary 1994-1997), Rotary (president Walla Walla Club 1978-1979).
Married Adele Bowman, March 31, 1956. Children: Clark E., Adrienne K., Duc D., Erica R., Monica T., Stephen P., Bruce K.