Pastor David Keith Anderson

   David Keith Anderson, born December 17, 1956, in Noblesville, IN, passed away, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Parkinson’s disease. He was the son of the Reverend Bob and Ruth (Miller) Anderson, who preceded him in death, and who provided him with a childhood full of love and support.

    David was a proud graduate of John Marshall High School (Indianapolis), IUPUI, and Asbury Theological Seminary. He had an exceptional gift for remembering names and made it a point to make others feel special, a quality that endeared him to all who knew him. His love for reading, gardening (though not always successfully), and his dry sense of humor brightened many lives.

   One of David’s greatest loves was travel. He journeyed across six continents, visited 47 countries, and explored 45 states—all in pursuit of meeting new people, experiencing diverse cultures, and seeking out any place with a beach. His adventurous spirit and genuine curiosity about the world were evident in every conversation. 

   David was deeply honored to serve as the pastor of Fountain City Wesleyan Church (LifeSpring) for 38 years. Under his leadership, the church grew from a small country congregation to a thriving community of over 1,000 members. He led the church through relocation and two significant construction projects, and in 1996, he received the esteemed Wesleyan Church’s “Pastor of the Quadrennium” award at the General Conference. His leadership extended to serving on multiple district boards and committees, where he was known for his wisdom, dedication, and servant heart.

   David’s greatest pride and joy, however, were his family. He often said the smartest thing he ever did was marry Jill, with whom he built a beautiful life, and together they raised two daughters. As a proud grandfather, he was thrilled to spend time with the “smartest grandchild ever”, his beloved granddaughter, Halston.

   Through his long health battle, David held steadfast to his life verse, Joshua 1:5: “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” His unwavering faith was a source of strength and comfort to him and his family.

   He will be missed deeply by his wife, Jill, daughter, Gretchen, daughter and son-in-law, Kirsten and Kevin Hayes, granddaughter, Halston, sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca and Bill Rose, and his nieces and nephews. A life lived with faith, laughter, adventure, and love—David leaves behind a legacy of unwavering devotion to his Lord and family.

   Visitation for David will be from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, February 14, at LifeSpring Church, 5600 North US 27, Richmond.

   A Memorial Ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, at the church, with visitation 1 hour prior from 10-11 a.m. 

   David would be humbled and appreciative if any expressions of sympathy be directed to LifeSpring Church, 5600 US 27 North, Richmond, IN 47374 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, give@michaeljfox.org or PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741.