Geoffrey Michael Anderson

ANDERSON Geoffrey Michael Anderson, age 46, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord at his residence, with his beloved family by his side on Monday, September 21, 2009. Born July 12, 1963 in Columbus, Oh. He was a 1981 graduate and valedictorian of Bloom Carroll High School; a 1985 graduate of Capital University where he was a Battelle Scholar; and a 1989 graduate of the Ohio State University College of Medicine. He was a member of the Lithopolis United Methodist Church. He was an Eagle Scout and later a scout leader of Troop 241. Geoff completed his residency at Grant Medical Center; was a former board member of The Medical Group of Ohio; and practicing physician at Tri-County Family Physicians. He was a founding member of the Cornerstone Gospel Quartet. He was a member and former president of Bloom-Carroll Local School Board of Education. Survived by loving wife of 24 years, Anita Anderson; adored children, Meredith, Christina, and Garrett; mother, Betty (Busey) Anderson; sister, Kathy (Mick) Clark; father- and mother-in-law, Richard and Sue Sompres; aunts and uncles, John Busey, Willis and Susan Busey, Ron and Judy Carter, Trudy and Mark Wegehaupt, Paul and Melody Leidheiser, Bart and Liz Busey; and numerous cousins. Preceded in death by his father Gerald Anderson, grandparents Edwin and Ruth Busey, Garrett and Ann Anderson and cousin David Busey. Friends may visit Friday from 10 a.m.-2 and 4-8 p.m. at the Lithopolis United Methodist Church, 80 N. Market St., Lithopolis, Oh. 43136. Funeral service and celebration of life will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the church where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Pastor Ben Foulk officiating. Private entombment at Lithopolis Cemetery. Arrangements by DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, Canal Winchester. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to be given to a special education fund for the children at any Huntington Bank Location. Online condolences available at www.spencefuneralhome.com.