Dr. Lanny Anderson

Lanny Gordon Anderson was born November 11, 1935 in Wewoka, OK to W.P. and Dovie Anderson. He attended Wewoka High School where he was a state champion tennis player. Lanny graduated from the University of Oklahoma where he played tennis and basketball. He also graduated from the OU School of Medicine and was a thoracic and vascular surgeon. Lanny was a member of The American Society of Addiction Medicine. He also served as Medical Director for The Health Professionals Program until 2012.

Lanny is survived by his wife Marcia Nilsen Anderson and his children.

Bennett Anderson and wife Jill; Ava Anderson Nesbitt, husband Douglas and their children Christopher and Patrick; John Anderson, wife Maria and their children Maren and Annika; Amy Anderson Sergent, husband Dean and their children David, Jonathan, and Jack; Murray Anderson, wife Chelle and their children Thatcher and Ali; Laurie Anderson and her children Cooper and Emersen. He is also survived by his sister, Anita Anderson Currin, and his large extended family.

Lanny loved playing tennis. He loved working on his land and enjoyed sharing this with his family and friends. One of his greatest passions was helping others in recovery.

Services will be Thursday, March 7th at 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church, Oklahoma City. Charitable donations may be made to The American Society of Addiction Medicine, 4601 N. Park Ave., Upper Arcade #101, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, or the charity of your choice.