"This weekend I was looking through my "baby book" assembled by my mother and saw that my delivering doctor at Tripler Army Hospital (overlooking beautiful Waikiki Beach) was Dr. Anderson on June 24, 1961. I was sad to learn he had passed three years ago, but very happy to learn that he was so well thought of and a really great human being. I am proud to be in his baby army of 8000+ souls delivered over the course of his OB career. I embrace his motto of "always be thought & kind", so his first touch of a new born must have had philosophical contagiousness. I'm looking forward to meeting again in the Great Beyond. Thank you, sir, for your life's dedication to caring for others. "
In loving memory of
Kirby V. Anderson
Dr. Kirby V. Anderson passed away Friday evening, July 14, 2017. Kirby was born in Effingham, IL, on October 1, 1934, and was a current resident of Desert Flower Assisted Living, Scottsdale, AZ.
Kirby was an extraordinary Gentleman with a salty sense of humor. He was a staunch patriot, having served in the United States Army for 10 years and commanded the 4th Battalion in Vietnam. During his medical career, he delivered more than 8,000 babies (a record), each one celebrated as a special gift from our Lord. He always said that each practicing day was like Christmas.
He is survived by his "Best Friend", his loving wife Linda. Also surviving, his step-son Rex C. Cobb, his children, Kathy Bendorf, Stephen Anderson, Kevin Anderson, Karen Hardy, Nathan Anderson, his brother Dean Anderson, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Kirby was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and his eldest son and youngest daughter.
"Life is not a dress rehearsal, so live each day to its fullest". "Always be thoughtful and kind", and "Try to help someone every day", were the words Dr. Anderson preached and lived by--- they just don't make them like this anymore!
Memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project.
Wounded Warrior Project
PO Box 758517
Topeka, KS 66675
You may contact Linda at Dr.kirbyA700@gmail.com
Tributes
"What a wonderful one-of-a-kind man. May your precious memories be always tucked away in your heart. He will surely be missed. ??"
"We loved Kirby, and some of the best memories we have are of living next door. We will miss him very much."