Kenneth Duane Anderson

Kenneth "Ken" Duane Anderson lost his 5-year battle with cancer on November 20, 2024. He was born July 10, 1965, in Torrance, California, and was the caboose of 5 children. Ken was raised at Anderson Camp and learned to work at an early age. He attended school at Valley School District. 

Ken was his older brother’s sidekick at hunting, fishing, and even going on dates. His favorite place was off the coast of Washington deep-sea fishing with his family. He was a sports fan of the World Series, Philadelphia Eagles, and Nascar, enjoyed playing pool and loved anything Snoopy. 

Ken worked for Crist and Sons Construction, and he became very talented at finishing work. 

He found his soulmate in Blanca Mercado. She was a wonderful companion and the love of his life. She brought with her a chance for him to be a dad and grandpa, and he loved them all very much. 

He, with Blanca by his side, was able to assist in caregiving for his parents. These were treasured moments they looked forward to. 

Ken was preceded in death by his brother, Larrey Dean Anderson Jr; and brother-in-law, Chad Ward Wright. 

He is survived by his parents, Larrey and Retha Anderson of Jerome; sisters, Cherie Wright of Springville Utah, MaryAnn Stanger (Mark) of Jerome, and Carol Olson (Brett) of Twin Falls; sister-in-law, Eileen McDevitt of Twin Falls; wife, Blanca Mercado Anderson of Jerome; children, Yuyuki Laurian of Jerome, Gabriel Michael Laurian of Corpus Christi, Texas, Oyuki Cox (Brandon) of Wendell, and Suyuki Laurian of Jerome; grandchildren, Josian Bravo, Jaelyn Bravo, Yatzil Laurian, and Jaeden Bravo; and over 130 nieces and nephews. 

A special thank you to the many doctors and nurses at St. Lukes in Twin Falls for their dedication to his care. 

A viewing will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Monday, November 25, 2024, at Farnsworth Mortuary, 1343 S Lincoln Ave, Jerome. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Farnsworth Mortuary. A Celebration of Life will follow the service from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Northside Bar, 152 W Main St, Jerome.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Ken’s memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.