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ETERNALLY GRATEFUL FOR HIS SERVICE..... 

Sierra Madre Veteran 

Ken Anhalt, 102, Passes 

Away 

On Thursday, March 12th, Sierra Madre lost 
another Treasure. Ken, was an outstandingSierra Madre community leader and volunteer 
and was just bestowed with the US Centennial 
Coin in November for his outstanding service 
to America. The honor was awarded the prestigious 
Centennial Coin for his service as a B24 
Liberator Gunner with over 22 flight missions 
in the US Army Air Corp during World War 

II. (below) 
The U.S. Secretary of Veteran Affairs Douglas A. Collins 
noted in his written acknowledgement of Ken,
"You are a part of this country's 'Greatest Generation' 
for your legacy of patriotism and honor."

 Ken died a few weeks short of his 103rd birthday. 
Born on April 6, 1923 Ken was the first of two Children 
from the union of Cecil and Emma Anhalt. Ken 
was born in New York City on April 6, 1923. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley whom 
he in 1939 at 17 years old and little did they know 
they would be married on November 23, 1947. Their 
marriage lasted almost 77 years; they knew each other 
for 84 years. From this union came two children. Ken 
leaves his son Edward (Cheryl) and daughter Lisa 
(Adam). Ken was blessed with three grandchildren: 
Justin Aaron (Suzanne), Heather Carla, Jordan Colby 
and two great grandchildren, Ava Rose and Aaron 
Jacob. He adored his family. 


Ken and Shirley moved to Sierra Madre in 1958 where they raised their family and lived the rest of 
their lives. Ken served the community through his service to the Kiwanis Club, and his membershipin the Sierra Madre Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 3208. He served on the Sierra Madre 
Police Commission and was given the Senior Member of the Year Award by Los Angeles CountySupervisor Michael Antonovich and numerous other awards for his community service. He was a 
long-time congregant of Temple Beth David in Temple City. 

Ken was known for his patriotism to our country and his service as a World War II combat veteran 
flying as a tail gunner on B-24s in both the 8th and 15th Air Forces flying out of Halesworth, England 
and Cerignola, Italy. He served in the Army Air Corp from 1943-1945. He flew 28 missions during 
this time flying against Nazi-occupied Europe and Germany and was awarded the Air Medal with 
two Oak Leaf Clusters amongst other honors. Because he received many battle stars, he was eligible 
for an early discharge at the end of the war. 

He attended Pasadena City College where he obtained his AA and California State University,
Los Angeles where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree. He spent his career working in the 
Aerospace Industry. His last assignment was at the Jet Propulsion Lab where he worked for 25 years. 
He declared this was his favorite job. 
He and his wife Shirley were lifelong Dodger fans, and his children have fond memories of going to 
Chavez Ravine and in the end watching them on TV. "Dad wanted to see the Dodgers achieve their 
3rd back to back World Series, but he didn’t make it." 

The family wishes to recognize the following caregivers who were loving, caring and compassionate 
to Ken in his last years of life: Gary, Cristina, Areceli, Nieves, Johanna, Bernadette and LaShonda. 

If people would like to make any donations please give to the Sierra Madre Library where Ken spent 
many hours. 

Ken at the Sierra Madre Veterans Wall 


In Escrow 
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Sierra Madre 
Listed for $2,949,000 

4 BD | 4 BA | 3,006 SF | 38,897 SF LOT 

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626.688.2273 

DRE #00541631 

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THE SIERRA MADRE ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION 

(SMRFA) IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE 2027 FLOATCONCEPT, 

“BARN 
DANCE!” 

What better way to welcome everyone into 
the new year than a good old fashioned 
barn dance! On New Year’s Day, our square 
dance caller extraordinaire will lead our live 
square-dancing troupe, along with our rose 
float ambassadors, giant dancing cowboyboots, and a host of critters, surrounded bya beautiful floral creation. 

Join the fun as we sashay down the Boulevard 
celebrating the new year! This entertainment-
filled float, designed by Richard Burrow and 
Deb Ryan personifies the overall 2027 parade 
theme, “Welcome.” 


EXTREME 
HEAT WATCH 
REMAINS IN 
EFFECT FROM 
MONDAY 
MORNING 
THROUGH 
FRIDAY 
EVENING... 

* WHAT...Historic, long and recordbreaking March heatwave possible 
next week with dangerouslyhot conditions up to 100 possiblewithin the Extreme Heat Watch. 
* WHERE...A portion of southwestCalifornia. 
* WHEN...From Monday morningthrough Friday evening. 
* IMPACTS...There is a high risk fordangerous heat illness foranyone, especially for the veryyoung, the very old, those without
air conditioning, and those active 
outdoors. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESSACTIONS... 

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in anair-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives 
and neighbors. 

Take extra precautions when outside. 
Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous 
activities to early morningor evening. Take action when you 
see symptoms of heat exhaustion 
and 
heat stroke. 

Visit us at http://www.weather.
gov/LosAngeles