Kendall Earl Anderson

Kendall Earl Anderson of Belton, MO, was born February 10, 1936 west of Adrian, MO. The son of Lesley Earl Anderson and Hazel Irene Anderson. He departed this life Thursday, September 17th, 2026 at the age of 90.

Ken grew up on a farm west of Garden City, MO, where they raised cattle, hogs, and sheep. He was a 1954 graduate of Harrisonville High School where he played football, basketball, and ran track. Ken graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia in 1959 with a degree in Animal Science and he was a member of Farmhouse fraternity.

The majority of Ken’s career was spent with the University of Missouri Extension Service as a Livestock Specialist until he retired. Ken was blessed to be able to do what he enjoyed and being involved in the agriculture industry and raising livestock his entire life. His life involving agriculture culminated with him receiving the 2025 Missouri Angus Pioneer Award.

Ken was preceded in death by his wife Beverly (Murdock) Anderson, his parents, and a brother, Donald (Andy) Anderson.

He is survived by his wife Correlia Anderson, Belton, MO; a sister, Marilyn Moreland Harrisonville, MO,; a brother Gary Anderson, Butler, MO; a son Bradley Mark Anderson and his wife Dorothy, Grain Valley, MO,; a daughter, Lori Lyn Harris and her husband Dan, Parkville, MO,; two grandsons Ryan Harris (Laura) and Livingston Anderson (Kayla); two granddaughters Kelsy Borer (Isiah) and Lindsey Priest (Matt); along with great grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Cremation with a celebration of life visitation will be held 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Red Barn Ranch, Harrisonville, Missouri. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ken Anderson Memorial Fund, University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. The CAFNR Foundation 122 Eckles Hall, Columbia, MO 65211.