KENNETH EUGENE ANDERSON

1948 - 2013

KENNETH EUGENE ANDERSON obituary, 1948-2013

BORN

1948

DIED

2013

KENNETH ANDERSON Obituary

Kenneth Eugene Anderson, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 15, 2013.

He was born to Virginia "Faye" and Floyd Anderson on October 5, 1948 in Spokane, WA. Ken graduated from LaConner High School in 1967. He then served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970 where he fought in the Vietnam War.

After getting out of the Army he worked for Dunlap Towing and then in the fishing industry. Ken enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, building various things and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his brother Jim Anderson of Vietnam, aunt Marilyn Conklin of Spokane, cousin Linda Conne of Spokane, ex-wife Phyllis Anderson of Burlington, children Steve Johnson (Shelly) of Sedro-Woolley, Shelby Jones (Rod) of Mount Vernon, and Shannan Anderson of Burlington, grandchildren Amber Hibma (Greg) of Sedro-Woolley, Jonathan Anderson-Cortez, Alexandria Jones, Blake Biffoss of Burlington, and great-grandson Bentley Hibma, along with many more family and friends.

Ken is preceded in death by his aunt Rosalyn Smith and parents Virginia and Floyd Anderson.

A celebration of Ken's life will be held on Saturday, November 2nd, from 1:00 - 4:00pm at 310 N. Section St., Burlington, WA.

Published by Skagit Valley Herald on Oct. 29, 2013.
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i miss you dad and i cant wait till we see each other again in heaven until than rest in peace dad. love you more than words can say

shelby rae

Daughter

June 13, 2019

I will always love and miss you dad, you were a great man but the best father anyone could ask for. You will always be on my mind and in my heart until we meet again.

shannan anderson

October 31, 2013

You are missed so much!! You could be the grumpy "ole man" sometimes but always could make us laugh and know you loved us! Glad you came and stayed with us for the months you did.. I'm glad I got that time with you!! I miss you Pops!!!! Miss warmin your coffee.. Miss that voice... Love you Pops... R.I.P.

Shelly Johnson

October 31, 2013

RIP

Lorrie Werden

October 29, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss. Ken was a great person. You are all in my thoughts. Julie lane

julie lane

October 29, 2013

Goodbye dear friend thanks for the laughs

Jennifer Jenkins

October 29, 2013

goodbye Dear friend Thank U for the laughs

Jennifer Jenkins

October 29, 2013

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