Graveside services for Clarence William Anderson, 98, Lawrence, will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Clinton Cemetery in Clinton, Kansas.
Mr. Anderson died Monday, December 19, 2016, at Baldwin Healthcare & Rehab.
He was born March 3, 1918, in Lone Star, Kansas, the son of James William and Jane Elizabeth Flory Anderson.
Mr. Anderson was a carpenter by trade and owned and operated “The Clinton Store” for 24 years with his wife. He enjoyed fishing and traveling.
He married Iola Belle Johnson March 3, 1942, in Lawrence. She died October 19, 1990.
Survivors include a son, David Anderson of Eminence, Missouri; a daughter, Marjorie A. Nelson and husband Bob of Arlington, Texas; grandchildren, Dawn Nordeen, Debbie Foster, Mike Nelson and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; granddaughter, Brandy Buis; and daughter in law, Bonnie Anderson.
Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will receive them from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.
The family suggests memorials to the Clinton Presbyterian Church or the Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum, sent in care of the funeral home.
Clarence will be missed, but not forgotten. I was lucky enough to work with him on various projects in and around Clinton while growing up. He taught me the basics of being a carpenter and what hard work was. I was able to pass these life lessons down to my sons, due to my experiences with him. He will be missed by all of the Clinton community.
Clarence will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a good friend and mentor to all of us Clinton kids while I was growing up. We reconnected during his last years with visits at the cemetery. It was good to see all his family and friends at visitation. I will remember him forever. Rest in peace Clarence.
Very sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing. I will not be able to attend the service but know I will be thinking of all of you.
Clarence, you were a good friend to Dale and Susan Murphy for many years. May you rest in peace. Thanks for the many years of memories that never will be forgotten.