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B.B. ANDERSON Obituary


 
B.B. ANDERSEN  
B.B. Andersen, a Kansas City contractor and real estate developer, passed away October 29, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Kansas City, MO after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born January 18, 1936 in Geddes, S. Dakota to Wilber and Devota Andersen.  Bigger than life with a heart to match, B.B. had an unmatched zest for life. A world traveler and avid sportsman, B.B. was a lover of fine cigars, fine wine, close friends, and good political debate. His political impact and involvement was on the national level. Skiing, sailing, golf and flying were just a few of his passions. Known by many as a conservative champion, B.B. loved and served his country in various capacities for more than three decades. B.B. was often described as "one of kind". A man with strong convictions and a "can do" attitude. A believer in truth above all. He loved spending time with his many pals and his favorite service companion, Gracie. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jan, and their daughter, Alexandra; four sons and their wives , Mark (Susan), John (Darci), Todd (Jane) and Darren (Julie) and eight grandchildren. Also survived by brothers, Ron (Mary), Layne (Karen), and sisters Valerie Andersen and Sharda (Andy) Sydzyik.  Rosary and Visitation will be held Friday, November1, 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Newcomers Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, November 2 at 12 noon at Visitation Catholic Church, 5141, Main Street, Kansas City, MO .  In lieu of flowers, please consider: St. Luke's Hospice House,Kansas City MO; University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS; Bravo! Vail, Vail, CO.

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Published by The Washington Post from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2013.

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Marilyn Schmidt Choate

January 27, 2014

Dear Jan,
Learning you lost your loving husband is heartfelt. I do know sharing 30 years with your true love is a blessing from God above. May you have peace in your heart & your memories be sweet. My warmest sincere prayers are with you.
Your friend from long ago,

November 3, 2013

To all the family of B. B., my thoughts, prayers, and sympathy. B. B. and his family lived in my folk's trailer park when he was in high school. Am so sorry for your loss.
Linda Maddy

Marta (Hobrock) Howard

November 2, 2013

Mark,
So very sorry for your loss.

November 1, 2013

Best guy in the world and key to CapFed's success. A true self made man.

Carolyn King Bogart DeLeo

November 1, 2013

My thoughts and sorrow are with the Anderson family during this time of loss. Dear Jan, love and peace to my old friend.

Bobbi Mangas (Trundle)

November 1, 2013

Layne, Karen, and family- sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Pamela Cain Beckom

November 1, 2013

Jan & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the first time my dad Gene Cain took me to B.B.'s office, painted on the wall behind him was his version of "I shall walk through the valley of death but I shall fear no evil for I am the..." you know the rest. I knew then he was different from the average businessman and had a sense of humor and a zest for life. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Pamela Cain Beckom

November 1, 2013

Nehemiah 8:10 "the Joy of The Lord is your strength"
Isaiah 54:7-8 " u r precious to me and "I LOVE YOU"
May the perpetual light shine upon him.
RIP!

Chris Oshel

November 1, 2013

Valerie,
I'm sorry to hear of your brother's death. You and all of the Anderson family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and may perpetual Light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace.

Jenny Tavares

November 1, 2013

To the Anderson Family, I am very sorry to read of B.B.'s death. May be be a happy soul and remembered well always. May God Bless.

October 31, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Please be comforted in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7

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