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Sheriff Anderson was killed in an automobile accident while traveling to Iowa to question two suspects about a robbery at Charlie Clemmons's Liquor Store. The accident occurred near Shambaugh, Iowa on Highway 71 heading to Clarinda, Iowa when a car pulled onto the highway without it's lights on. When Sheriff Anderson took evasive measures the police car skidded on the frost covered highway and was struck by a southbound car. Sheriff Anderson was ejected through the car's windshield. He died from his injuries a few minutes later. Deputy Beverlin also suffered serious injuries in the accident.
Sheriff Anderson was serving his fourth 4-year term as sheriff and was WWI veteran. He was survived by his wife, Beryl, two sons, two daughters, granddaughter, and five siblings.
Interred:
Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri. |
