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Christopher E. Anderson of Fort Bragg, died unexpectedly at his home on August 18, 2020 of non-COVID related, natural causes. Born November 18, 1968 at Patrick AFB, FL to Stanley and Bette Anderson, he was 51.
To his many friends and acquaintances Chris was known as a person with a great big heart, quick to lend a hand as necessary. Chris was one of those people who worked behind-the-scenes to make things better for others. Among his various activities, Chris drove for Meals-on-Wheels delivering meals to shut-ins in the area. A former abalone diver, he served for many years on the Abalone Cook-Off Committee of the Mendocino Area Parks Association for their annual Abalone Cook-Off fund raiser, chairing the committee 2012-2014. As a volunteer with the Marine Mammal Center Fort Bragg Operations since 2010, Chris was a valued member of teams rescuing dozens of ill, injured or stranded marine mammals along the Mendocino Coast over the years.
Chris is survived by his daughters, Kyrsten Anderson of Hayfork, CA and Elizabeth Anderson of Fort Bragg, his good friend and ex-wife, Julia Anderson and his parents, Bette and Stan Anderson of Fort Bragg; his brothers, Steven (Angela) Anderson of Salida, CA, and Keith (Janet) Anderson of Colorado Springs, CO, his sister Amy (Rick) Pugel of Grass Valley, CA; twelve nieces and nephews and his beloved dog and constant companion, Bella, and kitty Monkey.
Donations in Chris' memory may be made to Fort Bragg Meals on Wheels, Trinity Lutheran Church Fort Bragg, the Marine Mammal Center, or to a charity of your choice.
Mortuary services are provided by Chapel of the Sea, Fort Bragg.
A memorial service will be held at a future date
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Christopher was a very nice man. I am sorry to hear of his passing.My heart goes out to his family
Dawn Ferreira
Acquaintance
February 1, 2021
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