Craig Alden Anderson

Family inurnment services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery for Craig Alden Anderson, 51. Mr. Anderson passed away at his home in Salina March 26th.

He was born April 26, 1965 in Lawrence.

Surviving are his parents, Pete and Joan Anderson; a brother, Todd Anderson; and daughter, Kayleigh Anderson, all of Lawrence. Also surviving are an uncle and two aunts, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth and Dorothy Anderson, and Henry and Ruby Lobb all of Lawrence.

Mr. Anderson attended Schwegler School, South Junior High, and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1983, where he was active in the Marching Lions Drum Corps and music events. He attended the Berklee School of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, and the Recording Workshop in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was a long-time employee of the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, and was the drummer for the popular local band Broken Inglish for many years. Mr. Anderson also played drums for many groups in the Lawrence area. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. We will always remember the redhead and his drums.

20 Condolences

  1. Don Stowe on April 3, 2017 at 9:36 pm

    I am honored and blessed to have known Craig. He was truly a blessing in all our lives and will be missed. My deepest condolences to the family.



  2. Rick Werner on April 3, 2017 at 9:47 pm

    I am so sorry to hear about Craig. I will always remember our journey from kindergarten to his band playing at my wedding reception. He will truly be missed and our prayers are with the family.



  3. Lorne Slan on April 3, 2017 at 10:26 pm

    All I can say is I will Cherish our fun Racing BMX with you and Crusin around Lawrence .My Heart is Broken and I cannot fix this ! Simply put I Love You my Brother and im gonna miss you !!! You were an Awsome Lifeforce . I send my prayers and Condolences to your Wonderful Family ! RIP My Brother .



  4. Shawn M. Morris on April 4, 2017 at 12:30 am

    The best way I can sum up how I think I’ll always remember Craig, is that he treated me and everyone I ever saw him encounter with a “We’re all in this (life) together.” sort of brotherly kinship. I, as an acquaintance and classmate of Craig’s, considered him my friend, and always will. He is a good soul. Peace, unto you, Craig.



  5. Debbie Grasser Filkins on April 4, 2017 at 7:42 am

    So sorry for the loss you are all enduring. Blessed to have fond entertaining memories with Craig. Till the band forms in heaven RIP dear Craig!



  6. Paula Craig on April 4, 2017 at 11:13 am

    I worked with Craig for a number of years and always enjoyed our morning conversations. He was a great friend and will be missed. My condolences to his family.



  7. Steve Jacob on April 5, 2017 at 3:29 am

    My condolences to his family. He was a lot of fun to work with.



  8. Ray Souza on April 5, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Our warm memories of Craig go back to the Schwegler neighborhood, particularly West 22nd St, where he and our son Rob began their ilifelong friendship. We were dismayed to learn that another piece of that mosaic is now gone.We wish you well as you endure such a painful lost. Be assured that with time your sorrow will mellow, and that many good and joyful memories will sustain you. Ray & Martha Souza



  9. Anna Jo (Shirk) Sylvester on April 5, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    We are sorry for your loss.



  10. Ed & Kathy Dresel on April 5, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.



  11. Linda Harvell on April 5, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    To the Anderson family….I am so so very sorry. Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers. {{{HUGS}}}



  12. Jim & Sandie Tramba on April 5, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    Our sincere condolences to you, Pete , and Joan. With warmest thoughts, Jim & Sandie Tramba



  13. Ed Bartley on April 5, 2017 at 8:25 pm

    So very sad for the loss of a fine young student many years ago.. I am so hopeful that you are at peace.. Craig



  14. Ed Bartley on April 5, 2017 at 8:25 pm

    So very sad for the loss of a fine young student many years ago.. I am so hopeful that you are at peace.. Craig



  15. Kim Burton Fisher on April 6, 2017 at 7:19 am

    I can’t imagine what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers for strength and healing are with you.



  16. Diana Rhodes on April 6, 2017 at 8:01 am

    We are so very sorry to hear about Craig. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Joan. Diana Wagner Rhodes and Jim Rhodes



  17. Marcia and Bob Kerr on April 6, 2017 at 8:56 am

    We are so sorry for the loss of your son Craig.
    We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.



  18. Ms. F. Taylor on April 8, 2017 at 9:09 am

    To The Anderson Family,
    I hope you have peace, comfort and strength to face the days ahead. And loving cherish memories to carry you through this sad time. Through heartfelt prayer, you can experience, “the peace of God that excel all thought.” Philippians 4:7. With Peace & Loving-Kindness,



  19. Steve Riley on April 10, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    To the Anderson Family- I am so sorry for your loss. I worked closely with Craig in a band for 6 years and he was a beautiful, kind-hearted guy that would do anything for anyone. I’ll never forget him. Love you, Craigo.



  20. Heff - Chirstopher Heffner on December 21, 2017 at 8:40 am

    Craig, my neighbor gave me an old Ludwig Acrylic Can Drum set and the first thing i wanted to do was tell you about it and here i am, dang i miss the drum lessons, i would learn more from you in one session than i had ever leared in the first 40 yeasrs of my life, I still cant play but you re ignited my desire to keep trying, Miss you buddy, ill see you soon



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