Remembering Kim Anderson: ’a gracious, loving, beautiful’ woman

Kim Michelle Anderson

Kim M. Anderson, 63, of New Cumberland, died July 20, 2020.

Kim Michelle Anderson retired as a financial analyst for the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Anderson, 63, of New Cumberland, died July 20 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital after a four-year battle with breast cancer.

She started her career working for 20 years at Eastman Kodak then worked for Ikon, Sun Micro-systems, PennDOT and the state Department of Labor and Industry before moving to the Department of Education.

She was treasurer of a local Department-56 club and founded a card club.

Her family said, “Kim was a fun-loving person and a treasure to all the lives she touched. She always brought joy to her family and friends.”

Surviving are her husband, Edward R. Anderson; her son, Joel A. Anderson of New Cumberland; and two sisters, Karol Hawbecker of Wormleysburg, and Kat Ruddock-Oliver of Riverview, Mich.

From her guest book:

  • “You are going to be missed so much. You were a gracious, loving, beautiful (inside and out) woman. You will remain forever in our hearts, and the fondest memories we will hold dear. You cared about everyone’s well-being tremendously! You brought laughter and happiness into peoples’ lives. I hope you always have roses sweet woman!!”

-- Lauren Trumley

  • “Kim was a beautiful person with a caring heart. She was the dedicated and loving pet owner of Cecile. I had the pleasure of getting to know her during Cecile’s pedicures every month for almost 10 years. Your smile and kindness blessed my life.”

-- Cheryl Lee

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