John Merkins, Jr Memorial Fund to Support Stem Cell Research

Support Stem Cell Research in the name of:

Lt. Col. William C ("Andy") Anderson died of heart failure May 16, 2003. Andy was a well-known author with a zest for life that inspired all who knew him. He authored books ranging from humorous accounts of family trips (The Two-Ton Albatross, The Great Bicycle Expedition, Roll Up the Wallpaper We're Moving) to moving accounts of the Vietnam War (Bat 21, which also became a movie starring Gene Hackman and Danny Glover).

To support stem cell research that may lead to new cures for heart muscle failure, the family has created the Andy Anderson Stem Cell Research Fund. All contributions will be used for research.

Foundation Trustees gratefully acknowledge support for the Andy Anderson Stem Cell Research Program from:

George Wyman, Fairfield California
Lorry Roberts, Boise Idaho
Bart and Dorothy Brassey, Boise Idaho
Gail and Earl Bellamy, Rio Rancho New Mexico
Barbara Stern, Isleton California
Delta Brokers, Isleton California
Mary Ann Fluck, Boise Idaho
Jennie Nikitas, San Francisco California
Mabel and Irving Newton, Windcrest Texas
Alice and Donald Burggrabe, Roseville California
Mary Ann Ginter, Annandale Virginia
Mr and Mrs. Charles Link, Olympia Washington
Earline and James Pool, Aurora Colorado
Helen and Lt. Col. Dennis Clark, Clearwater Florida
John and Charlotte Gearhart, Fairfield CA
Gaylord Maxwell, Deary ID
Russell Bowen, Fairfield CA
The Jeanne Michael Trust, Fairfield CA
Jerry Hannifin, Cocoa Beach FL
William Johnson, Fairfield CA
Edwin Millson, Fairfield CA
Isabella Lively, Fairfield CA
Willard Snell, Destin FL
Craig Wilder, El Segundo CA
James Lynch, Fairfield CA
Marianne Smith, Fairfield CA
Helen Peterson, Castro Valley CA
Wayne Bogard, Fairfield CA
Bruce and Eleanor Farrow, San Marcos CA
Irving Newton, Windcrest TX
C.E. Link, Olympia WA
James Pool, Aurora CO
Richard and Joanne Anderson, Anchorage AL
Sharon McBride, Westlake Village CA
John and Nelda Hug, Meridian ID
Claudia and Leonard Baltzer, Waynesville NC
Dorothy and James Yessian, Brewster NY
Candyce and Scott Anderson, Rohnert Park CA