Kevin J. Anderson

Kevin J. Anderson, 58, of rural Aneta, ND, lost his life Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

Kevin John Anderson was born March 3, 1961, to Maynard and Patsy Anderson in Minot, ND. Kevin grew up on a farm, where he developed a hard work ethic and a passion for working with cattle.

Kevin graduated in 1979 from Carpio High School, Carpio, ND, as Salutatorian.  During high school, he enjoyed a variety of activities such as football, basketball, track, and chess club.  After high school, Kevin worked for area farmers. He then started K-Anders Dairy and was part owner in a feed store. Kevin enjoyed many rewarding jobs over his career, including construction, dairy farming, and most recently at Columbia Grain, Arvilla, ND.  

Kevin met the love of his life, Tamara Bengs, in 1993, and they were united in marriage on March 18, 1995 at Holmes United Methodist Church in Reynolds, ND.  After their marriage, they started their life together in Aneta, before moving to Angus, MN. In 1998, Kevin and Tammy moved back to Aneta where they purchased the country home that they loved. They truly enjoyed spending time together, especially caring for their four fur-babies and vegetable garden.

Kevin enjoyed spending time reading, playing chess, collecting various coins and unique currencies, and telling stories and jokes with family.  Kevin will be remembered for his generous heart and work ethic. He gave to countless children’s charities and was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need; including a young co-worker, Luis, who still refers to Kevin as his “American Papa”.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Tamara Anderson, of rural Aneta; parents, Maynard and Patsy (Brayson) Anderson, Carpio, ND; siblings, David (John Garver) Anderson, Minneapolis, MN, Kari (Darcy) Myers, Surrey, ND, Karla (Dave) Myers, Surrey, Daryl (Gerice) Anderson, Horace, ND; 16 nieces and nephews; 24 great nieces and nephews; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Kevin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Burton and Helen Anderson and Sigurd and Nora Ronningen.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks, ND.  Visitation will continue from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a funeral at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, at Holmes United Methodist Church in Reynolds, ND.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 12, 2019, at Carpio Lutheran Church in Carpio, ND.

The family has requested that memorials in honor of Kevin be given to a children’s charity of your choice.