Kent Shelton Anderson
March 03, 2014
The family of Kent Anderson is sad to announce his passing March 3, 2014. Kent, 34, lost a courageous battle with leukemia at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines.
Kent was born July 1, 1979, to Daniel Anderson (Claudia Richards) and Tammi Shelton Anderson (Bert Peterson) of West Des Moines. He was a graduate of Johnston High School and spent the last fourteen years living in Windsor Heights and working at Wal-Mart.
Kent had many interests and hobbies. An avid fan of WWE professional wrestling, Kent had the pleasure of meeting Bob Backlund, two time WWF champion, Jake (The Snake) Roberts, and was recently surprised by Dolph Ziggler who visited him in the hospital. Kent earned a brown belt in Taekwondo and loved singing with his karaoke friends. He loved spending time with his friends and touched the lives of many people from all walks of life.
Kent is survived by his parents; brother, Ross Anderson (Cara) and nephew, Oscar Anderson of Ankeny; grandparents, Oscar and Joan Shelton of Calamus, Iowa; his aunt Linda Hanson (Donn McLaughlin) of West Des Moines; his aunt Pat Shelton of Ft Myers, Florida; uncle, Hal Shelton (Andrea) of Calamus; and his cousins, Peter Hanson (Stephanie), Josh Jacobs (Kristi), Luke Shelton (Jessica), and Spud, his kitty and companion. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Don and DeLoris Anderson, and cousin Matthew Jacobs.
Services will be held at 12:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 8, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. Private graveside services will be held at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be directed to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa, 3024 104th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322, and/or the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, 1615 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320.
Condolences for the family may be offered at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jason White
05/19/2016
I attended grade school with Kent and for some unknown reason, I have thought about him in recent years. I decided to look him up online and am so sad and very sorry to see that he has passed a few years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. Kent was such a courageous, sweet, fun boy that was full of life. The memory of him, even at a young age, has stayed with me.
Carri Marando
03/10/2014
So sorry to hear about Kent. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time.- Carri and family
Julie (Johnson) Wright
03/09/2014
Tammi, so very sorry to hear of Kent's passing. He sounds like a wonderful sweet young man. May all the wonderful memories of Kent provide you comfort in this difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family. - Julie
Terri Shelton
03/08/2014
So sorry to hear about Kent. My prayers are with you and the family. Gods blessings. Terri
Gini Gubbins
03/07/2014
Tammi...Joe and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Wish we could be with you for Kent's service tomorrow, but distance prevents that. However, we will be there in thought and in spirit. Love from us.
David Maahs
03/07/2014
Dan and Claudia -
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I want to extend my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Angie Klus
03/07/2014
Tammi, Dan, and families, Paul and I send our sincere condolences. It has been many years since we have known Kent but we remember him as a sweet and loving little boy. It was wonderful to read what a fine young man he became. You are in our thoughts and prayers - Angie Klus
Bruce & Nancy Johansen
03/06/2014
So sorry to hear this sad news, Tammi. Just wanted you to know that you & your family are in our thoughts & prayers at this sad time.
Steve Bogle
03/06/2014
Dan - you and your family have my deepest sympathies and you are all in my prayers during this difficult time. I pray that our Lord will wrap his loving arms around all of you to give you strength and comfort during this time, and that all of your memories of Kent will bring a smile to your face. God Bless All of You. Your Friend, Steve
Kathlyn Wieck Hofmann
03/06/2014
Tammi & family, we were so sorry to hear this sad news. We are thinking of you and sending your family prayers of comfort.
Robert and Carrie Dingman
03/06/2014
So sorry to hear of your loss..our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Greg & Nona Neff
03/05/2014
Tammi, and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your son. Words cannot express our heartfelt sympathy at this time. Know you are lifted in prayer.
Craig and Lynh Patterson
03/05/2014
Dan and Claudia,
We are so sorry for the loss your family has endured. We are praying that you'll find peace in the weeks and months ahead.
Carolyn and Gary Pool
03/05/2014
To Dan, Claudia and all the family:
We are so sorry to hear about Kent and extend our deepest sympathy at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kim Christensen
03/05/2014
To the family and friends of Kent , my buddee at walmart. We always talked about wrestling on tv and shows when they were in town at work. My thoughts are with you. Kim C.