Kaare A. Andersen

In Loving Memory of Kaare A. Andersen Kaare Arnfinn Andersen “Andy,” 81 of Greenville , WV , passed away Thursday February 22, 2007, at Giles Carilion Hospital , Pearisburg , Virginia following a long illness.   Andy was born April 22, 1925, in Arndale , Norway .   He was a son of the late Carl Olsen and Agnes Gurine Andersen and was an only child.   He came to America in 1929, living in Brooklyn , New York for 20 years then moving to Long Valley , New Jersey , as an auctioneer and selling real estate. He lived in Pennsylvania before moving to West Virginia in 1972. He owned and operated the Lindside Texaco before his retirement.   He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during World War II and the Korean War. He was an Aviation Electronic’s Mate Second Class. He served in the Navy 1943-1951. He was awarded the European Theatre Medal, American Theatre Medal and Victory Medal.   He went to Upsala College , East Orange , New Jersey .  Andy was an avid photographer.   Andy is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary McMickle. He is also survived by his children, Kenneth Andersen and wife Josie, Keith Andersen and wife Gail, Keven Andersen, and Karen Dunbar and husband Jay. Step-daughters, Diane Smith and husband Jim Pyne; Christine Broyles and husband Timmy. Grandchildren, Kenny, Heather, Pam, Casey, Eden and Marissa Andersen.  Step-grandchildren, Melanie Pyne , Robbie and wife Adrien Pyne, and Shannon Pyne and husband Mikey Plumley. Brian Broyles and wife Pauline, Jason Broyles and Marybeth Broyles.   Step-great grandchildren, Colton Pyne and Hunter Plumley.  He is also survived by his brother-in laws, Ronald McMickle of West Virginia , Arnold McMickle, William McMickle, and sister-in-law Betty Ungvare, all of New Jersey .   There will be a Private family interment.  Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg is serving the family.  If you would like to send your condolences to the family via Givens Funeral Home, simply sign the Memorial Guestbook by clicking the link.  Your condolences will be printed out and given to the family.