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Michael Anderson Obituary
September 8, 1963
July 24, 2011
Michael's early years were spent in Cheyenne, WY., Bountiful, Ut., and Elgin, IL. before moving to Reno, NV. in 1981. Michael chose not to work in the confines of a building, but to be outside, working with his hands, preferably in the field of landscaping. His affection for his daughter Samantha was without equal. When Michael was young he felt he could be an animal vet, and this love for animals was displayed with all of the dogs that passed through Michael's life over the years. Since all of his closest friends are in heaven, we all know where Michael is also.
Surviving Michael are his daughter, Samantha, Reno; parents Steve and Grace Anderson, Sparks NV.; sisters Diana (Weyant), New Paris, PA., and Shannon (Guin), Reno, NV.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at Walton Sparks Funerals & Cremations, 1745 Sullivan Lane, Sparks.
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Mom
July 23, 2021
My dearest son, Here it is ten years later and the loss is still great. You will never know how much you were loved, not only by family but by scores of friends. You made such an impression on everyone that you met and will always be remembered for you love and caring for others. There is no one that can fill that void for us and we miss you so much.
Grace Anderson
July 23, 2020
Miss you so much and wish you could be here to meet your Grandson who carries you name. You would be so proud of your daughter and your new son- in-law. I love you so much
August 27, 2011
I love you Mike and the hole in my heart will never go away until I see you again. Mom
angie mclean
August 13, 2011
my condolences to samantha and mikes parents. i loved him a great deal. he was helping me with the death of my daughter. i am so sorry that you and samantha had to lose such a great dad who always talked about his daughter andalways showed me awsome pictures of them together, and im so sorry for your loss of a great son. angela mclean
Stefanie Kidder
August 7, 2011
I am So Very Very Sorry ...So Very Sorry.... U must forgive me here..I just found all this out not more than 45 min ago.....One sec. please,Need to compose ...Mike was the BESTEST and GREATEST person...In all the yrs. I have known him, I have only seen someone whom TRULY Loved his family , friends , and even people he just met.. He was there for everybody ,even if it took away from himself..He truly cared even if he denied it....(He was sweet like that.)..We use to talk about Cheyenne Wy...2 of my kids were born there as well as Michael.....The last trip he made with ya all..He texted the whole way even took a pic of the house he use to live in..That brings a smile to my face. I am sure, many another, has, will, or feel, the same way as this..He really was truly a best friend 2 me..Once again my condolences 2 all of his family..I know he loved u all , So very very much..Bye mike.. I love you ..
Lou Poston
August 6, 2011
Alice is with us today and told us about losing your son. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are such an angel, Grace. Never will understand why something like this would happen to you and Steve.
Our love and prayers are with you. Lou, Barbie & Alice
Mitch Landaburu
August 2, 2011
I knew him and I considered him a good friend. He will be missed
Jane Nusbaum
August 2, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to Shannon and her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
David Heide Gobbels Singer
July 31, 2011
I knew Mike as a child and can not imagine how Grace and Steve must feel having lost such a great son. We are so very sorry for the Anderson Family having to experience such a loss and so much pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Pat Zimmerman
July 31, 2011
Grace and Steve
My sincere condolances on the loss of your son. I cannot begin to understand how sad this makes you.
Cheryl Hesketh
July 29, 2011
What I can say of Mike is that he is one of the kindest and loving men I have met in my life. Out of the love came a beautiful daughter who was adored and loved by her father. The light of tenderness that Mike had is carried on by his beautiful daughter. I am thankful for the memories I will carry with me. I am more blessed by the Mike I knew and loved. Thank you Mike for touching my life, my families life and those around you. You are not far from us as we will carry you in our hearts and memories. We will see you everytime we see a blossom or a glance of the beautiful Samantha. We love you very much.
Michael Tindall
July 29, 2011
Steve and Grace and familly I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. If there is anything I can do please call anytime. I wish I had a comforting thought, no words can express my deep sorrow for your loss. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. WE ALL LOVE YOU SO....
Curt Moore
July 29, 2011
Though we only have know Mike a short time our prayers are with the Anderson family. He was a good and kind person. God bless the his family.
Curtis Moore
July 29, 2011
Though we only knew Mike a short time we want to send our sympathy to Mike's family. He was a good and kind person. Our prayers are with his family and daughter. The Moore Family
Sherry Milne
July 29, 2011
Anderson family: Our heart and prayers go out to all of you. Michael will always be with you as each leaf or blade of grass blows with the wind. He has no pain or sadness now, always smiling down on all of you that love him so much!
Our best to all,
Ray & Sherry Milne
Diana Weyant
July 29, 2011
We all have those "good old days" tucked away in our hearts: memories that make us smile, journey with us as we move through time, and give us spcial glimpses in to yesterday.
We all have that place we keep our best thpughts. In that place, we can always be where laughter was in plenty, and we can relive the happiest times of all, over and over again.
We allhave our special memories-those bright additions to each day.
I just wanted to let you know that mine are there... because of you.
I Love You!
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