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
Cathy "Crash" Wensinger
03/05/2014
Tammi and Family,
I am so saddened to hear about Kent. May God surround you and your family in His loving arms and give you the strength and peace during this difficult time.
Chris Voggesser
03/05/2014
Dan and Claudia,
I know how much you loved Kent and how much he will be missed by all those he knew. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris Voggesser and family
The Duran Family
03/05/2014
Keeping you in thought and prayer during this most difficult time. Kent was a true blessing to our family and brought so many happy memories and smiles. He will forever live in our hearts. God bless each of you. Sending our love. Tami, Jason, Al, Odette and Lyn
Steve Lacina
03/05/2014
Dan and Family;
It is tough to lose a family member but especially when it is one of our children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Lacina family
Rick and Jody Dosser
03/05/2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Holly Hyde
03/05/2014
Tammi I was so sorry to hear this. I am thinking of you and your entire family. Prayers are with you.
Theresa Breitbach
03/04/2014
Dan and family, Mike and I extend our sincere sympathy and condolences to all of you upon the death of your son/brother. I cannot imagine the heart ache you feel but please know we hold you in our prayers now and in the weeks, months and years to come as you work through the grief of losing Kent. In sympathy and friendship - Theresa & Mike Breitbach.
LaRee Godes
03/04/2014
Tammy and Family.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Kent's work on earth is done and now he's in heaven with Matthew.
May this be some comfort to you.
LaRee Godes
Cheryl Nelson
03/04/2014
Tammi, I'm so very sorry to hear this tragic news. Please accept my deepest sympathies, and know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. What a dear and precious soul Kent was. Please take care, any may God bless you. Love, Cheryl
Aaron Peltz
03/04/2014
I had the pleasure of working with Kent for a couple of years while he was at Mosaic. We had a great time hanging out and cruising around Des Moines looking for things to do. I have seen him at Wal-Mart over the years and he would always remember me like we had just seen each other the week before. Very sorry for your loss and Kent and the entire family is in our prayers here at Mosaic. God Bless.
Angie Dingman Lancaster
03/04/2014
My deepest sympathies...