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Erik Anderson Obituary

Anderson, Erik Matthew
48, of Tempe, AZ passed away on September 28, 2010. Born 2-18-1962, Moline, IL; Erik graduated from Tempe High School in 1980, where he excelled at wrestling and football and energized pep rallies as The Hulk. Erik attended several of the Maricopa CC and ASU West and graduated from the Desert Botanical Garden Desert Landscapers Certification Program. He tended bar at numerous locations in Tempe and has worked for GE Healthcare nuclear pharmacy for a number of years. Beloved son of Janet Anderson and the late Forrest Anderson; beloved brother of Lorraine Dunlap and Jay Spencer Anderson and families; beloved friend of so many! Memorial service Saturday, November 13 at 2PM, Desert Cross, 800 S. McClintock, Tempe. Desert Cross Lutheran Church, 480-730-8600 Memorials to Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008.
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Published by The Arizona Republic on Nov. 11, 2010.

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Scott M.

December 2, 2023

I lived down the street from Eric. When I was in High School, Eric would be the Hulk at pep rallies which made Tempe High School bearable and I always felt that he was a hero...a super hero and a super man.

Janet Lippis (Wasson)

July 20, 2018

Erik was one of my younger brother's best friends and was always a good guy to be around...he was like a little brother to me, my buddy. He was a kind and gentle spirit and will be missed terribly.

Jennifer Blanchard

November 29, 2010

I lost contact with Erik after he graduated from high school but I will always remember him as a kind and gentle guy who brought a lot of fun and joy to our school with his wonderful and fun loving personality.

May God use his passing to bring many to Himself. And may God bring peace to the hearts of Erik's family and friends.

Jennifer Flanagan Blanchard

Christy Reuter-Beckman

November 14, 2010

Erik made the Tempe High pep rallies so much fun. I will always remember him. To the Anderson family - prayers and warm thoughts.

M Bahr

November 13, 2010

Rest in peace Erik, you were one of a kind.

John Law

November 13, 2010

Erik-you are the best friend anyone could ever hope to have. You never asked for anything, but gave everything in return. I know you will be the first one to greet me when its my time. I miss you and love you.

Daniel Smith

November 12, 2010

Great memories from high school football, Key Club and hanging out at house party's. My prayers extend to you, your family and all who got to know you.

November 12, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Erik played a big part in our life in Elementary, Junior High School and High School, as well as our Neighborhood, he could always make you feel better, whether it was a great big hug or just his smile. Hugs back to you Erik--
Mr. & Mrs. Gary and Karen (Hesseltine) Byrne and Family Peoria, Arizona

Hanks Family

November 11, 2010

Erik, you will be missed. You were such a great person in High School. Always had kind words and a super sense of humor. Our family sends prayers and thoughts to your family. May you rest in peace, dear friend.

Belousek Family

November 11, 2010

Rest in peace Erik, our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

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