In Remembrance Of
Duane L. Anders
Duane L. Anders, 75, of Smithville, MO passed away, Tuesday, August 9, 2016.
He was born on July 18, 1941 to Magnus Fred and Geneva Catherine (Mock) Anders in Kansas City, Kansas where he grew up and graduated high school. He then served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Duane attended college where he received several degrees.
On October 28, 1977 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Burton. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City, Kansas and later made their home in Smithville.
Duane was an electronic technician in Kansas City, KS and Silicon Valley, CA. He later worked in the janitorial department at Spelman Hospital in Smithville where he retired.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Michael Watson and great-grandson, Michael Benton.
Duane is survived by his wife, Carolyn, of the home; children, Joe Wayne Watson and wife Dianne, Steve Watson and wife Ginny and Ron Whitlock (Ashley Billings); five grandchildren Christopher (Jennifer) Watson, Christina (Arron) Benton, Bradley Watson, Karsyn Whitlock and Kaitlyn Whitlock; six great-grandchildren; brother, Norman (Macrina) Anders; sister-in-law, Freida (Don) Watson; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 11am-12pm Monday, August 15th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO with Inurnment following at Smithville Memorial Cemetery.
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Dianne Watson
Duane was one of the kindest men I have ever known. He was a great conversationalist on many subjects. He had a great laugh and a big smile. He always appreciated everything I did for him. Especially when I made fried pork chops, biscuits and homemade gravy. I enjoyed sitting around the fire at Cloud Nine and talking to him while the kids enjoyed swimming, hiking and four wheeling. He always put everyone else first, above him. He really loved his family with all of his heart. When his grand kids and great grandkids were brought up, he would smile and talk about each one.He will be sorely missed by everyone. I know I will miss him calling me "You old fart" everytime I sent him a gift or called to talk to him and Carolyn on the phone. He was the best Father-in-law ever and I loved him.