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BIRTH: September 30, 1949 - Fort Dodge IA DEATH: January 31, 2017, Ames IA SPOUSE: Catherine Anderson CHILDREN: Mekenna Anderson, Newton IA GRADE SCHOOL: |
MEMORIAL:
| Kenneth Donald "Andy" Anderson passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving family on January 31st, 2017. A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 8th 2017 at the Central Iowa Expo Administration Building, located off of exit 137 (Highway 17 exit) on Highway 30 in Boone, Iowa at 10:30am. Ken was born September 30th, 1949 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Graduated in 1968. Ken worked over 40 years in the Hospitality Industry for Ackerman Investments managing at both the Fort Dodge Starlite Village and the Ames Quality Inn & suites. In September of 2011 he retired, only to take another job as consultant for the Central Iowa Expo Site in Boone where he proudly worked with many wonderful people and organized Farm Progress Shows and various agricultural events. Ken had several hobbies and was always looking for his next adventure. He enjoyed spending his time as a pit master, barbecuing and creating recipes for his catering business, Andy's Barbecue LLC. He traveled the competition barbecue circuit for several years, and won many awards for his delicious creations. He was one of four certified Whole Hog Roaster's in the country, catering many events, including the Joni Ernst Roast and Ride. He was a creator and inventor of many things, including custom designed meat smokers for Andy's Drum Corp. LLC. Always a people person, he loved to be involved. He was past President of the Ames Convention and Visitor's Bureau, as well as a member of the Board of Governor's Chairmen's Circle Investment Club and a member of the Iowa Barbecue Society. Ken is survived by his loving wife, best friend and partner, Catherine, daughters Makenna Anderson (Mark Browning) of Newton, Julie (Ernie) Hiracheta and Jody (Pat) Canavan, all of Fort Dodge. His mother, Polly Moyer, Hibbing, MN. Siblings: Linda Ellinger, Steven Anderson, and Nancy Francis, sister-in-law Michelle (Bill) Dowd, brother-in-law Mike Rogers, and mother-and father-in-law Don and Dorothy Rogers. Many beautiful grandchildren, great grand children, nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his father, Kenneth R. Anderson, his favorite uncle Donald, brother-in-law Jim Ellinger and grand-parents Ulric and Clara Volf. Ken would want to acknowledge the love he shared with his dear Pelon, Shawnita, and "Grandpa" of Boone. And of course, his partners in crime, Lucy, Lucas & Asher. Ken was a simple man who lived life to the fullest everyday and always found the best in everyone. He will be deeply missed. He believed that what goes around comes around, and as he always said, "Wherever you go, there you are." In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the discretion of his family to be donated to the Animal Rescue League of their choice. Obituary & photo published by Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care
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Ken's daughter, Makenna, posted this beautiful tribute to her father on Facebook: 24 hours ago I lost my best friend. Words cannot even begin to express the feelings I have. Anyone that knows me, knows how much he means to me. My dad was my rock. He was always strong and always positive. He had the biggest, most generous heart and he was always going out of his way for others. His goal was to make people laugh, and he always did just that. He would say good morning at 5pm, yell "hoooaaahh" every time he entered the kitchen to start his cooking masterpieces, and he would write me silly notes on paper napkins. He would say things like "wherever you go, there you are." He taught me that if you want something in life you have to work for it. He taught me that not everyone in this world Will have good intentions but to always try to find the good in their hearts. I am so incredibly thankful that I got so lucky. I was blessed with a dad and mom that had the truest of love for each other. I am thankful for all the time I spent with him, whether we were just hanging out or going out on adventures or even just working side by side to "make the money to buy the dog bones". I am thankful to know that my dad knew how much He meant to me- I called him EVERY DAY to tell him. And I am thankful to "always be his baby girl no matter how old I am." I will not suffer, I will not feel angry or betrayed by God for taking my daddy way before I was ready. Because I haven't lost him. He will always be in my heart. I will Never stop celebrating him and repeating his goofy sayings. I will Never stop talking about him and sharing His incredible story with others. And His voice Will play over and over in my head every day. I will get through this with my mother by my side because he taught us to be strong. We will be having a Celebration of Life ceremony on Wednesday, February 8th at 10:30am at the Central Iowa Expo in Boone, where he loved to work and spend his early mornings and late nights. All are welcome to join in the celebration. Lunch will be served after. Thank you everyone for your support, kind words and prayers during this time. I love you all. I love you Daddy, rock on. |
Ken & Makenna
Ken & Catherine
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Ken's video tutorial on BBQ is still on YouTube. It's great to be able to see Ken again and learn BBQ. |
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