William Edward Anderson

William Edward "Bill" Anderson, 80, of Topeka, died March 6, 2012 at Midland Hospice House. He was born in Emmett, Kansas on April 24, 1931 the son of Dick and Lucy (Peery) Anderson. Bill was a graduate of Emmett High School and attended Kansas State University. He moved to Topeka in 1951. Bill worked for the Topeka Capitol-Journal, Coffee USA, Laird Noller Ford and for Bryan, Lykins and Hejtmanek Law Firm before retiring. He married Barbara A. Briscoe in Blue Springs, Mo. on January 10, 1976. She survives of the home. He is also survived by a daughter, Donna Anderson of Topeka, two sons, Bradley Anderson of Lenexa, Ks., and David Anderson of Topeka, two step children, Laura Hayden of Rose Hill, Ks., and Paul Briscoe of San Jose, Ca., 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, a sister, Jessie Lytle of Rossville and a brother, John B. Anderson of Renton, Wa. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Pauline. Bill was a member of the Church of God a Worldwide Association where he served as a deacon. He was cremated. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory in lieu of flowers to Midland Care Hospice and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6h Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.