David V. Anderson

Melby Mortuary

David V. Anderson, age 81, of Burr Oak, Kansas, passed away at his residence on Friday, August 13, 2021. On January 15, 1940, David was born 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’s 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 29th 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’s 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 bailing 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 US 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; 2 grandchildren, Gunner and Jaycie Prim, a brother, Paul Anderson, Downey, CA; a sister-in-law, Jackie Frisbie (Jerry), Winston, OR.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Verner and Edith.

Visitation will be held from 1-8 pm Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the Melby Mortuary, Mankato, Kansas. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, August 20, 2021, at Burr Oak United Methodist Church, with Pastors Les Ellis and Rod Rose to officiate.

Burial will follow in the Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak, Kansas.  Masonic Rites will be conducted by Jewell County Masonic Lodge #11.  The Emory Clemons American Legion Post #263 will perform the Military Honors.

Memorial contributions may be given to Burr Oak United Methodist Church or The Emory Clemons American Legion Post #263, c/o Melby Mortuary, PO Box 384, Mankato, KS., 66956.