Howard R. Anderson TOPEKA, Kan. — Howard R. Anderson of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Topeka. He was 101 years old. He was born Sept. 6, 1919, in Partridge, Kansas, the son of Benton R. and Madge A. (Goudy) Anderson. Howard married Virginia E. Hallman on Nov. 20, 1957, in Hutchinson, Kansas. She preceded him in death on Dec. 3, 1985. He later married Frances Richard on Oct. 17, 1986, in Topeka, Kansas. She preceded him in death on April 4, 2015. Survivors include his children, Lyle S. (Rose) Anderson of Green Valley, Arizona, Ellen A. Burns of Aurora, Colorado, Carol A. (Jim) Pepper of Wilmington, Delaware, and Miriam A. Byrns of Smithfield, Nebraska; grandchildren, Caitlin (Edward) Eastman, Brendan (Tara) Burns, Christopher (Mackenzie) Burns, Graham Pepper, Hudson Pepper and Nicholas Byrns; and great-granddaughter, Annie Eastman. In addition to his wives, he was also preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Jeanne Barnes and Rita Perrin; and son-in-law, Brian Burns. Graveside services will take place in the summer of 2021 in Partridge Cemetery in Partridge, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Partridge Community Church, 218 Main St., Partridge, KS 67566. To leave a message for his family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
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