Kenneth Eugene Anderson
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Kenneth Eugene Anderson
October 9, 1936 – January 12, 2021
Kenneth Eugene Anderson, 84, was born in Atchison, Kansas, to Willard and Ida (Schoenfeldt) Gier. He was three years old when his father Willard died, and age five when his mother married Leonard Anderson, “Swede,” who later adopted him. Ken grew up in northeast Kansas City and graduated from Northeast High School in 1954.
Ken proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1965 in communications. After his military service, Ken had a long career as a piping designer and designed many power plants and refineries for over 50 years, with a reputation for quality work. He also worked as a computer programmer in the early years of the industry, which contributed later to his computer- aided drafting.
An active member of Woods Chapel United Methodist Church for over 40 years, Ken also served on the HOA boards of Lakewood Homes and Drumm Farm Villas, and was President of the Board of the KC National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. He enjoyed fishing, golf, walking, reading and photography, and was active in his sons’ scouting and sports activities. He loved cars and could name the make, model and year of most. He had a great sense of humor, enjoyed people, and always had a new joke to tell.
Ken and Mary were married for 53 years and raised three sons. Ken was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, as well as a loyal friend.
The family thanks the staff at Rosewood Health Care at the Groves, and the staff of One Community Hospice for taking care of Ken, especially when his loved ones were not able to be with him.
He is survived by his wife Mary (Oliver), of the home, sons Mike Anderson (Terri) of Spencerport, NY; Jeff Anderson of Independence, MO; and Eric Anderson (Tracy) of Independence, MO; grandson Nate Dutcher of Phoenix, AZ; granddaughter Elisse Dutcher (Henry Santore) of Independence, MO; and great-grandsons, Mars, Luke and Liam Santore of Howard Beach, NY.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. You are invited to sign the guestbook and check back for more details on Ken’s page of the Heartland Funeral Home website www.heartlandcremation.com. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, or One Community Hospice, 15600 Woods Chapel Rd., Suite A, Kansas City, MO 64139.
Ken was such a nice man! I offer sincere condolences to his family. Thinking of you and sending a prayer.
Mary; sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed Ken’s company and comments.
Mary and family we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Anna Jennings
My thoughts are with you at this sad time Mary. Your neighbor Barbara Ragsdale
We are so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing, Mary. Our thoughts and prayers of comfort are with you and family. Bonnie and David Guilfoyle
Mary, Diane & I are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I enjoyed being on the HOA with Ken over the years. He will be missed!
Our thoughts are with you Mary & family. Ken & I were part of the original Romeo’s.
We learned a lot from listening to his quiet wisdom and he frequently made us all laugh.
Wonderful man. May he rest in peace.
Prayers for Ken’s family. He attended Sunday church services at The Groves on a regular basis, always accompanied by his lovely wife Mary. They obviously were very much in love with each other and the Lord. It was a pleasure to have them with us. Their positive attitudes in their time of difficulty were an inspiration of all. May God give you all peace and wonderful memories. Carol Norris Vincent
Sorry Mary for your loss. I enjoyed visiting with you at the Y. My prayers are with you and your family. Linda Stockdell
So sorry to hear of his passing. Ken & I lost contact after his graduation , but before that, he & several friends stopped by my parents home each morning & we walked the remainder of the way to Northeast High. He was always an upbeat & had a great sense of humor. I’m sure e leaves a void in all those who knew him.
May he be in a place where there is no sorrow, no pain, or suffering. May his memory be eternal.
We enjoyed knowing Ken and being in class with him. We didn’t know he was a Viking!!! Fred graduated from Northeast in 1960.
Mary, Jeff and Eric,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Barbara, Dana, Matt and Mark