Stephen Haven Anderson, III

Stephen Haven Anderson III, age 86, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on November 23, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 15, 1938, he was the son of the late Stephen and Hazel (Tyson) Anderson. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley (McDaniel) Anderson, whom he married on May 27, 1977, and who passed away in March 2020 and by his step-daughter Lindy Brenner. 

 Stephen was a man of many passions, most notably his love for the water. He was an avid crabber, fisherman, and boater, always finding peace and joy on the water. Stephen also had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and enjoyed watching the Blue Angels soar through the skies. In addition, he took great pride in building a home for himself and his wife in Cambridge, Maryland, where they created countless memories. 

 As a skilled technician, Stephen worked for many years at Service Today Heating & Air Conditioning in Easton, where he earned the respect of colleagues and clients alike. He was also known for his mechanical ingenuity, often found tinkering with machinery, a hobby that brought him much satisfaction. 

 Stephen is survived by his daughter, Karen M. Anderson; his stepsons, Charles E. Hanna, James H. Hanna and his spouse Terry, Richard N. Hanna, Christopher Youngblood and his spouse Gayle, and Michael Litchfield and his spouse Debbie; his stepdaughters, Mary Margaret Ciehl and her spouse Michael, and Deidra L. Gullion and her spouse Mark; his brother, Ronald H. Anderson and his spouse Helen; his sisters, Lorraine Kruffman and her spouse Michael, and Cheryl Hyman and her spouse Al; as well as 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, all of whom he cherished deeply. 

 Stephen’s legacy lives on in the hearts of his family and friends. His love for his family, his quiet strength, and his joy in the simple pleasures of life will be missed by all who knew him.