14/11/2025
US NAVY - MSCO
Bert Anson III, 86, passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, 2025. Born on Feb. 16, 1939, in Epworth Hospital, South Bend. Parents, Bert Anson Jr. and Cornelia Kathleen Earhart, and later, a younger sister, Sara.
Bert lived a life devoted to service, family, and entrepreneurial spirit. Bert attended Riley High School, where his father taught History and Social Studies. During his time at Riley High School, Bert won over 19 Indiana state medals for band, choir, debate, and solo bassoonist performances.
After graduating from Riley High School and turning down a free ride with a scholarship to Harvard University, Bert decided to attend his father's alma matter, DePauw University in Greencastle. While attending DePauw, Bert joined the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, graduating in 1960 with a major in History and a minor in Chemistry. Bert then completed multiple semesters of graduate level classes in Zoology before joining the United States Navy.
Bert entered active Naval Service in 1962 upon graduation from Officers Candidate School. Bert's first tour was onboard the USS EVERETT F. LARSON (DD 830) where he served as Electronics Material Officer, Navigator and OOD (F). From 1962 - 66, the LARSON completed two extended WESTPAC tours including MARKET TIME operations. Upon release from active duty in 1966, Bert attended Indiana University and received advanced degrees in Zoology and Endocrinology.
During his Naval career, Captain Anson served with NR Surface Unit (small) 9 - 27, NR Group Command 8 - 4, NR NAVCOMSTA 3910, REDCOMREGTEN Staff and NR MSCO Gulf 110. Captain Anson has commanded NAVCOMSTA 3910, PERSMOBTEAM 1510, VTU 1107 (G) and Military Sealift Command Office Houston (Active Duty). Captain Anson has been involved in Naval Reserve training, resource planning and training system development. He was involved in writing the Naval Reserve Surface Master Training Plan, staffed the Naval Reserve Strategy and Planning Conference and drafted OPNAV 1500.68, Naval Reserve Training Structure, Policy, and Strategy.
He has also been involved with MSC Atlantic in implementing lessons learned during Operation Desert Storm, developing joint service training and projects, working to improve training efficiency and effectiveness. In September 1991, Captain Anson was recalled to active service as Commanding Officer of the Military Sealift Command Office in Houston during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Military awards during service (1962 - 1992) - Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Medal, Armed Force Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
After retiring from the US NAVY in 1992, Bert threw himself into his property development and management company that operated in the Montrose and Midtown areas of Houston. During his spare time, Bert also taught anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology at HCC for about ten years. He spent most of his free time either with his family, working, or doing his civic duty.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lady Mary Sharon Anson, his children, Bethany Christine Anson Jensen, Courtney Carol Anson Latham, and John Michael Anson and his grandchildren, Skylar Elizabeth Latham, Gunnar Jensen, and Soren Jensen. And his sister, Sara Catherine Anson Vaux of Evanston, Ill.
A visitation will be held on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Earthman Funeral Directors, 8303 Katy FWY, Houston Texas.
Funeral services will be held at Heritage Pointe of Warren 801 N. Huntington Ave., Warren, Ind.
