David V. Anderson, Burr Oak
Obituary | David V. Anderson of Burr Oak, Kansas | Melby Mortuary
January 15, 1940 - August 13, 2021
David V. Anderson, age 81, of Burr Oak, Kansas, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at his residence. David was born on January 15, 1940 in Huntington Park, California to Verner and Edith (Lewis) Anderson.
David was a 1957 graduate of Huntington Park High. He then received his associate degree from Orange Coast Jr. College. David went on to receive his bachelor degree in physical education from Denver University in 1962.
David married Patricia Ann Byers on August 29, 1965, at the Burr Oak United Methodist Church. On August 29 of this year, David and Pat would have celebrated their 56th year of marriage. To this union, two children were born, Steven and Gail.
David received his master of education degree from Colorado State University. He taught for 33 years in the Denver Public School System, retiring in 1996. After retirement, he moved back to the family farm in Burr Oak, Kansas, where he started a swathing and baling business, Anderson Hay Service.
He was a member of the Burr Oak United Methodist Church, Emory Clemons American Legion Post #263, and the Jewell County Masonic Lodge #11. David was a U.S. veteran serving in the United States Naval Reserve. He was honorably discharged in 1963.
David is survived by his wife, Pat of the home, son, Steven Anderson, Burr Oak, KS; daughter, Gail Baca (Wayne), Brighton, CO; two grandchildren, Gunner and Jaycie Prim, a brother, Paul Anderson, Downey, CA; and a sister-in-law, Jackie Frisbie (Jerry), Winston, OR.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 20, 2021 at Burr Oak United Methodist Church with Pastors Les Ellis and Rod Rose officiating.
Burial will follow in the Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak, Kansas. Masonic Rites will be conducted by Mankato and Jewell Masonic Lodge. Military honors will be conducted by the Ernest Clements American Legion Post #263.
Memorial contributions may be given to Burr Oak United Methodist Church of Ernest Clements American Legion Post #263, c/o Melby Mortuary, P.O. Box 384, Mankato, KS., 66956.
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