Gary D. Anderson

erson, Topeka, formerly of Alma, passed away June 27, 2006 at Stormont Vail Hospital, after combating several long and disabling illnesses. Mr. Anderson was 64, years old. Mr. Anderson was born on June 24, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio, being the second son of Mr. Norman N. Anderson and Edna M. (Welch) Anderson, moving to Alma, KS at the age of four years. His parents, Norman Anderson, and Edna Anderson Yantz preceded him in death in 1980 and 1985. Mr. Anderson attended school in Alma, KS, graduating from Alma Public High School in 1960 while serving in the US Naval Reserves. He reenlisted in the Us Air Force, serving from Jan. 1961 to Jan. 1965, during Vietnam War, and was Honorably discharged. He married Sandy Sullivan, June 28, 1986 in Topeka, KS. Mr. Anderson began a career in Law Enforcement, which began as a Special Agent in Chicago, IL., after which he moved to Topeka, KS where he served on the Topeka Police Department for eight years. Mr. Anderson owned and operated several businesses in the Topeka area, including a private security company, an investigative agency, and along with his brother, owned and operated Apollo Skate Center and Joyland Park for a number of years. Mr. Anderson also was head of security for numerous retail stores in the Topeka area, and also spent eight years with the Kansas Department of Corrections, until his disabling retirement in 1993. Mr. Anderson was very active in various organizations, formerly belonging to the Moose Lodge, Optomist Club, and others. He was member of Christ the King Catholic Church, where he served as a Eucheristic Minister and Trainer, on the Parish Council, the Knights of Columbus Council, and remained active in other Church matters. Mr. Anderson worked part time for the State of Kansas SRS in the Information technology Division from 1994 to 2000. Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife, Sandra J. Anderson of the home; two sons, Bryan Patrick, Lee Summit, MO., and Daryn Shawn, Gardner, Kansas; three daughters, Melissa Franks, Merced, CA, Christine Lea Cevoli, Shawnee, KS, and Tammy Lynn Evans, Ottawa, KS, one stepson, Ray Sullivan, Topeka; thirteen grandchildren and three step-granddaughters. Also surviving is a brother, Norman Neale Anderson, Jr., Belvue, KS. Family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and a parish rosary will be prayed at 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th st., Topeka, KS 66614. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, June 30, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ the King Catholic Church.

Gary D. Anderson

June 24, 1942 - June 27, 2006