In memory: Richard W. Anderson, D.O., ’46, ATSU board member
Posted: August 2, 2011
Richard W. Anderson, D.O., ’46
ATSU Board of Trustees member Richard W. Anderson, D.O., passed away July 31, 2011. Born in Janesville, Wis., he was 88 and resided in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Anderson, a 1946 graduate of KCOM and ATSU board member since 2002, has a lifetime of achievements in osteopathic medicine, volunteerism, and philanthropy. He received the Distinguished Service Award from the KCOM Alumni Board in 2002. Although he had retired from his medical practice, he continued to be a major contributor to the promotion of osteopathic medicine, as well as to the future of ATSU.
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Dr. Anderson made a lifetime of valuable contributions to his profession, to the lives of students and patients, and to A.T. Still University and KCOM. In celebration of his contributions, ATSU recently honored him by declaring May 6, 2011 as Dr. Richard W. Anderson Day.
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Dr. Anderson is survived by his wife, Charlotte Anderson, two grandsons, a step-daughter, step-grandchildren, and a step-great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife Bessanne Mills Anderson, his two sons Richard W. Jr. and Jeffrey L. Anderson, and his brother, Esmond Anderson, D.O.
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According to the obituary, a visitation and celebration of his life will be August 2 and services will be held August 3. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ATSU-KCOM or to:
Central Lutheran Church
1000 Easton Road
Dallas, TX 75128
A memorial will be made on behalf of the Board of Trustees and the University.