1912
Eldo
2010
Eldo J. Anderson
October 30, 1912 — December 25, 2010
Eldo Jones Anderson, 98, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 25, 2010, at the Kansas Christian Home in Newton.
He was born October 30, 1912, in Newton, to Joy D. Anderson and Pearl (Jones) Anderson.
He married Lola M. Price on July 14, 1933 and they celebrated 77 years together. She survives.
Eldo worked for the Santa Fe as a Brakeman and Conductor, later as a partner in Anderson Brother’s Painting & Decorating Company and Anderson’s Paint & Wallpaper Co. He loved working in his woodworking shop, collecting Newton history and memorabilia, stamps, antique clocks and furniture. He will be remembered for all the beautiful furniture he built.
Along with his wife Lola, Eldo is survived by his sons, Arlen (Paula) Anderson of Newton, Steve (Shelley) Anderson of Independence, Mo. Daughters Joyce (Arnie) McCloud of Newton, Jolene Anderson Weber of Newton, LeAnna (Tim) Reimer of Hesston. Brothers Paul Anderson of McMinneville, Oregon and Don (Rae Ann) Anderson of Newton. Sisters Martha (Willis) Overholt of Newton, and Jennie (Norman) Beneke of Newbury Park, California. Sixteen Grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by son Loren Anderson, granddaughter Amy Anderson, brothers Joy (Johnny), Lynn, Lyle, Walter and William. His sisters Eleanor Jane and Mary Elizabeth.
He was a member of Grace Community Church of Newton and the funeral services will be held at the church at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 29 with Pastors David Reimer and Steve Friesen officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established at the Kansas Christian Home, contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.
He was born October 30, 1912, in Newton, to Joy D. Anderson and Pearl (Jones) Anderson.
He married Lola M. Price on July 14, 1933 and they celebrated 77 years together. She survives.
Eldo worked for the Santa Fe as a Brakeman and Conductor, later as a partner in Anderson Brother’s Painting & Decorating Company and Anderson’s Paint & Wallpaper Co. He loved working in his woodworking shop, collecting Newton history and memorabilia, stamps, antique clocks and furniture. He will be remembered for all the beautiful furniture he built.
Along with his wife Lola, Eldo is survived by his sons, Arlen (Paula) Anderson of Newton, Steve (Shelley) Anderson of Independence, Mo. Daughters Joyce (Arnie) McCloud of Newton, Jolene Anderson Weber of Newton, LeAnna (Tim) Reimer of Hesston. Brothers Paul Anderson of McMinneville, Oregon and Don (Rae Ann) Anderson of Newton. Sisters Martha (Willis) Overholt of Newton, and Jennie (Norman) Beneke of Newbury Park, California. Sixteen Grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by son Loren Anderson, granddaughter Amy Anderson, brothers Joy (Johnny), Lynn, Lyle, Walter and William. His sisters Eleanor Jane and Mary Elizabeth.
He was a member of Grace Community Church of Newton and the funeral services will be held at the church at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 29 with Pastors David Reimer and Steve Friesen officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established at the Kansas Christian Home, contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.
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