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In memory of
SSG Stephen "Steve" Tingley Anderson
April 27, 1945 - January 5, 2026
Apr 27, 1945 - Jan 5, 2026
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Raised by 3 people
Obituary
SSG Stephen Tingley Anderson passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, surrounded by love and family, after a courageous, multi-year battle with prostate cancer. A proud Vietnam War veteran, Stephen dedicated his life to serving his country and, most importantly, veterans—both those who served alongside him and the many generations of veterans who came after.
Stephen spent his entire professional career with the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), where his work was never just a …
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Memories & condolences
I miss my friend.
I miss my friend.
I miss my friend.
Feeling loss at Stephen’s passing. Always remember his organizing soccer games at our family reunions in the Adirondac…
Feeling loss at Stephen’s passing. Always remember his organizing soccer games at our family reuni…
Feeling loss at Stephen’s passing. Always remember his organizi…
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Attendee of
Lake Seminole Presbyterian Church
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What were Stephen's favorite foods?
corn and mashed potatoes with no gravy
corn and mashed potatoes with no gravy
corn and mashed potatoes with no gravy
What causes did Stephen care about most?
Veterans were his life. Any cause that had a direct impact on Veterans, he was a pro…
Veterans were his life. Any cause that had a direct impact on Veterans, he was a proud support…
Veterans were his life. Any cause that had a direct impact on Veterans, he was a proud supporter of.
What were Stephen's favorite games to play?
We used to play Scrabble together in my teen years and he never LET me win.. but I a…
We used to play Scrabble together in my teen years and he never LET me win.. but I always won …
We used to play Scrabble together in my teen years and he never LET me win.. but I always won anyway haha!
What were Stephen's favorite songs or musical artists?
Pocket Change (iykyk!)
Pocket Change (iykyk!)
Pocket Change (iykyk!)
Timeline
Born
April 27th, 1945
Passed away
January 5th, 2026
Seminole, FL
Survived by
Jessica Tanner
Daughter
Chelsea Flynn-Garcia
Daughter
Melanie Shaffer
Daughter
Vivan Ferrare
Granddaughter
Carter Flynn
Grandson
Violet Garcia Anderson
Granddaughter
Vincent Garcia Anderson
Grandson
Lucas Stephen Garcia Anderson
Grandson
Tony Anderson
Brother
Betsy Davis
Sister
Chelsea Anderson
Daughter
Predeceased by
Linda Anderson
Wife
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Final resting place
Bay Pines National Cemetery
10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
Lasting impact
Stephen donated organs
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to PTSD Foundation of America.
$500.00
Raised by 3 people
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Melanie Shaffer (Stephen's daughter),
Chelsea Anderson (Stephen's daughter) and
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