Philip L. Anderson's Obituary
Mr. Philip L. Anderson, age 62, of Portland, MI passed away Friday, February 1, 2013 at the Hospice House of Holland. He was born October 9, 1950 in Grand Rapids to Oscar and Millie (Hopkins) Anderson. He formerly lived in Fruitport, Holland and Grand Rapids.
He was employed by Michigan State University where he worked in their power plant. He had many interests, but mostly centered around the 4 C’s: Cars, Computers, Cameras and Craftsman Tools.
On March 14, 1980, he married Marie Ball in Grand Rapids, and she survives him along with 2 children: Jim (Tobie Cunningham) Anderson of Oklahoma City, and Mark and Katrina Anderson of Grandville; 2 grandchildren, Travis and Emily Anderson. He is survived by 2 brothers, Dan Anderson of Grand Rapids and Dave (Liz) Anderson of Cedar Springs; father-in-law, Bill Ball of Ferrysburg; 2 sisters-in-law, Brenda (Dan) Rose and Nancy (Charlie) Neinhouse. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Millie and mother-in-law, Jane Ball.
A Memorial Service will take place 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven. Visitation will be held 6-8:30 PM Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in memory of Philip may be given to Hospice House of Holland. Please sign the family’s online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven.
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