Dr. Lyle B. Anderson 1928 - 2009

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Lyle B. Anderson, M.D., of Bloomington, Ind., passed away Nov. 19 while visiting family in Kansas. He was born in Newton on Aug. 15, 1928. He was 81.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joy D. and Pearl, wife Johanna Suderman Anderson, and six siblings.

Lyle graduated from the University of Kansas Medical School in 1960 and practiced medicine in Holyrood and Great Bend over a span of 20 years. He lived in Bloomington, Ind., for the past 26 years. and was co-owner and vice president of Indiana Pizza Huts Inc. until the company sold. He was an avid duck hunter, a mentor and loyal friend to many, and an enthusiastic KU sports fan. He was a talented artist in wood decoy carving and acquired numerous ribbons in competitions, including a world class division.

He was a devoted husband and best friend to his wife of 33 years, Nora. His love and support was unwavering for his three children, sons Lyle Jr., (Bill) of Overland Park, Dr. Jim Anderson of Leawood, and daughter Beth Przytula of Chicago. His six grandchildren and great-granddaughter were the pride and joy of his life. He also dearly loved and is survived by siblings Eldo, Martha Overholt, and Don all of Newton, Paul of Oregon, and Jennie Beneke of California.

A private celebration of life was held by the family at McGilley Memorial Chapel in Kansas City. Condolences may be left at mem.com. Memorials may be sent to Central Kansas Medical Center, 3515 Broadway, Great Bend, KS 67530; Bushton Methodist Church, Box 52, Bushton KS 67427; or Ducks Unlimited, Memorial Contributions, One Waterfowl Way, Memphis TN 38120.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Nov. 29, 2009#