George Edward Anderson

December 16, 1939 - March 6, 2016

George Edward Anderson was born on December 16, 1939 to Percy and Margaret (Smith) Anderson in Greensburg, Kansas. He left this Earth for his final heavenly destination on March 6, 2016 at the age of 76. He married Thelma Ann (Hackerott) on March 29, 1959 in Greensburg, Kansas. George’s most prized role was that of being a grandparent. He had always been visable at their sporting and musical events cheering them on. A few of George’s other passions were refinishing antique furniture, working on and refurbishing old toys, wildlife, carving, drawing and taxidermy. He also enjoyed walking many miles until his knees gave out. Throughout his life he worked for the Pratt Police Department, Kansas Fish and Game, and was City Manager of Pratt for 17 years before he retired. Survivors in addition to his wife, Thelma include 2 daughters, Terry (Luree Lusk) Anderson and Pamela (Gary) Hofmeier all of Wichita, Kansas; 1 brother, Dr. Wilton (Jan) Anderson of Bella Vista, Arkansas; 1 sister, Sharon (Brian Lawson) Anderson of Backus, Minnesota; 4 grandchildren, David Lusk, Tori (Andrew) Capps, Benjamin Hofmeier and Samuel Hofmeier; and 1 great grandson, Easton Capps. He is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt, Kansas. A Celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 11, 2016 at Church of Christ, Pratt, Kansas with Steve Triplett presiding. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt, Kansas. Memorials may be made to Church of Christ or American Heart Association in care of Larrison Mortuary.