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Kenneth Anderson Obituary
Ken was born in Bradford, Pa., to Lillian and Kenneth Anderson Sr. on July 12, 1935. He went to school at Bradford Area High School, class of 1953, where he met and later married his high school sweetheart, Nan LaBorde, on Aug. 24, 1957.
Ken received an Associate of Arts degree from Paul Smith's College ('56), a bachelor's degree in physical education (minor in biology) from St. Lawrence University ('58), and a Master of Science in education from Alfred University ('65). Ken competed in baseball and was captain of the ski team at St. Lawrence. Ken also completed post graduate courses at Bethany College in West Virginia, Howard University in Washington, D.C., Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, Cornell University in Ithaca, St. Bonaventure University in Allegany and SUNY Cortland.
Ken became a licensed instructor for radiation monitoring in Steuben County with the Civil Defense Program. Ken worked as a teacher for 34 years in the science department at Hammondsport Central School. While at the school, Ken was a baseball coach and started programs in gymnastics and the ski club. In 1986 Ken was honored by the Greek Peak Ski Resort and inducted into the Program Advisor Hall of Fame by being "recognized for helping to introduce thousands of people to the sport of skiing." Most of all Ken enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow ski club advisors.
Throughout his time in Hammondsport Ken enjoyed hobbies of scuba diving, tennis, sailing, swimming and skiing. He enjoyed activities on the lake with his grandchildren but especially enjoyed time with his beloved wife, Nan.
Ken is survived by his daughter, Terry Anderson of Sarasota, Fla.; son Michael (Kathy) Anderson of Berwyn and son David (Barb) Anderson of Half Moon Bay, Calif.; and seven grandchildren, James, Harrison, Chandra, Phillip, Mark, Luke and Eric.
Ken is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Connie (Robert) Weekly; brother, Larry (Yoko) Anderson; and wife, Nan.
A memorial service will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Hammondsport Central School auditorium. Interment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Hammondsport.
Arrangements are under direction of Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, 35 Main St., Hammondsport, NY 14840.
Online condolences or remembrances of Ken are welcome at www.bishopdesanto.com or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
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Dan Noyes
March 19, 2025
I was a student in science with Mr.Anderson as. my in both 7th and 8th grades. As I recall Mr. Anderson was a good and caring teacher to all students at HCS. He was also a great baseball coach, The thing I mostly remember are the students vs teachers Sunday touch football games. Those were not just touch football those games were played hard and rough, with both the teachers band students playing to win. Mr.. Anderson and Mr. Maxson were the fastest players on then field. Could they ever ruin, without them the students, without doubt, would have won every game. That not being the case, we split most games with both sides winning a like number of games. With all said and done, Mr. Ken Anderson, above all else was a good man, I am proud to have known.Ken Anderson, May You Rest In Eternal Peace, until we meet again.
Lenny Wood
June 29, 2024
Ken was my science teacher for one year at Hammondsport High School and I ran into him on several occasions after graduation as he was a fellow scuba diver as well. He had his tanks refilled occasionally at my dad's house.
He was an easy going person, friendly and made science fun.
Bonnie Ritter-Makitra
June 28, 2024
He was my science teacher in High school, he was a good teacher, I enjoyed his classes.
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