Rodney David Anderson

Rodney David Anderson, 40, lost his battle with cancer on March 3, 2011, surrounded by his family at Mercy Medical Center.

Rod was born on August 5, 1970 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised by his adopted parents, Marietta and Dave Anderson.

Rod graduated from West Des Moines Valley High School in 1989, and earned a degree in Business Management from Upper Iowa University in 1997.

In 1994, Rod married Dawn Cunningham-Kane. Their son David was born in 1997.

Rod was the owner of Net Image Group, and worked as a web developer for Wells Fargo in West Des Moines.

His passion for cooking led the family to form Buster Dog BBQ and they spent the summers competing around the Midwest. In addition, he enjoyed smoking cigars with friends at the local cigar club, watching the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Yankees.

Rod is survived by his wife Dawn; son David; sisters, Jill Motroni and Christine Hudouto; mothers, Marietta Anderson and Charlene Jacobsen; plus countless other family and friends. Rod was preceded in death by his father, David Oakley Anderson.

Services will be at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway with visitation on Friday, March 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. and the funeral on Saturday, March 5 at 12 noon. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be directed to an education and scholarship fund for Rod and Dawn’s son, David. Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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