Dennis R. Anderson
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Funeral services for Dennis R. Anderson, 62, Lawrence will be held at 2:00 p.m. September 12, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. He passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Dennis was born April 21, 1954 in McPherson, KS the son of Robert and Betty (Schmitt) Anderson.
He was a member of the Power of the Past Antique Engine & Tractor Association – Ottawa.
He had a tremendous sense of humor and enjoyed fishing, woodworking, antique tractors, and traveling. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather; and was passionate about his grandkids.
He worked in the maintenance department and was a machinist at Allen Press for 10 years.
He married Shirley Shirk February 22, 1985 in Lawrence, KS. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his son, Lawrence Trowbridge and wife, Jeniffer, Oskaloosa, KS; daughter, Julie Van Zandt and husband, Glenn, Gladstone, MO; grandchildren, Audrey and Austin Trowbridge, Jillian and Rachel Van Zandt; sister, Sharon Kay Anderson, Hutchison, KS; and brothers, Duane Anderson and wife, Betty, Winfield, KS and Sheldon Anderson and wife, Sharon Ann, Little River, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will greet friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the mortuary.
Memorials may be made in his name to the Power of the Past Antique Engine & Tractor Association – Ottawa or Lawrence Memorial Hospital – Oncology Department and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Shirley,
Bill & I want you to know just how special Dennis was. He was such a hard worker and always had time for friends. We will miss him so much. Our love and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Bill & Darlene Lister
Shirley, I want to say how sorry we are to see that Dennis passed away. I will always will remember him, from Allen Press and as our neighbor.. Him and his tractor… He was a great guy he will be missed..
If there is anything you need you know where we live… just let us know we will be glad to help…
May the lord be with you,
Stan & Marge Waller
Oh no Shirley, I have no words to say——-
Shirley, Thoughts and prayers with you and your family at this difficult time. Sheryle
Shirley,
We are very sad about this news. I know from our cousin dinners just how much Dennis was the center of your world. He was a fine man and will be greatly missed.
Jim & Barb
Gary & Bev
Dear Shirley
Thinking of you and sending prayers during this sad time for you and your family. Rough times for all right now.
Sincerely
Jan Cooper
Dear Shirley &Family
We will miss Dennis and his smile so much.
Our Power Of The Past meetings will not be the same without him.Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bret & Shirley Hunsperger
Shirley,
You and your family are in my prayers. I remember so many moments of laughter from Dennis throughout our high school years. May God embrace you with his comforting love and he embraces Dennis in heaven.
Shirley and loved ones,
Dennis was a wonderful person. He was always there to help and even through so much this past 2 years he was on the go and there for those who needed him. I know that Jeff will miss his friendship and his coworker very much. He was a talented man in the work he did. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time and through the weeks ahead. May God Bless You.
Shirley,
So sad to hear of Dennis’ passing. I was a former co-worker of his at Allen Press. He was such a kind man who always had a smile. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
With sympathy,
Melanie Dolechek
Dear Shirley,
Tyler and I are so very sorry about Dennis. We know how much he meant to you. It was an honor knowing Dennis – he had the kindest soul and biggest heart. We are thinking of you and are sending our love and prayers.
Our deepest sympathies,
Hilary and Tyler Edwards
Shirley and family: I am so very sorry for the loss of Dennis. I always enjoyed seeing him when I went to Allen Press. As you told me, he was “one in a million.” Sending caring thoughts. Aynsley Anderson Sosinski
Shirley,
I am so sorry to hear of your losing Dennis. I am sending you and your family warm and caring thoughts during this time.
Becky Holm
Sincere Condolences To The Anderson Family,
So sorry for your loss. The pain, grief, and the feelings of helplessness can seem unbearable. At such times comfort from Almighty God can be very comforting, as “the God of all comfort.”
With Peace and Loving-Kindness,