Bryan Taylor Anderson

Bryan Taylor Anderson August 20, 1954 – March 14, 2026

Bryan joined his family in heaven on March 14, 2026, after a brief and heavy battle with a critical illness. 

Bryan was born in Santa Cruz, CA on August 20, 1954, to Alvin Andrew Anderson and Betty Janice Zweifel. He attended Soquel High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in business finance with a minor in religious studies from San Jose State/ Cabrio College.

Bryan testified to congress for the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. He worked as a negotiator for AFLCIO. Bryan moved to Fallon, NV after his parents passed away and then he opened Dialogic Systems computer consulting firm. He operated that for 40 + years locally.

Bryan started the Foster Children’s Christmas Party where he collected toys and desserts for the party rather than consulting fees; and he opened the party to all the children in the five surrounding counties.

Bryan met Rose Anderson in 1988 and became instant best friends. They married each other in second marriages for both on Feb. 17, 2001. Bryan instantly loved her three children and was there for them through some tumultuous challenges including one passing away and raising her child, Jarron, along with their daughter Sarah. Bryan helped with taking care of his nephew Alvin while his brother served in the Navy. He lived by his convictions and love for Jesus Christ maintaining: “That’s what family does”. Bryan regularly attended church, most often at Oasis Community Church. He also celebrated the Jewish Feasts with friends and family and advocated that the Bible was a whole book not 2 testaments put together.

Bryan was an outlaw sprint car driver for Crystal Edwards and enjoyed NASCAR racing. He was an avid San Francisco Giants fan and shared that love with his daughter Lauren.

Bryan was preceded in passing by his parents and brothers, David and Dale and daughter, Stephanie. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Rose Anderson, and daughters Lauren and Sarah Anderson, sons Aaron, Jordan, and Jarron Benham, Nephew Alvin Anderson, and Sisters in law Beth and Shawn Anderson. Bryan enjoyed his 10 grandchildren, Lauren’s sons: Samuel and Benjamin; Aaron’s wife, Dalas, and children: Phynex, Christian, David, and Brantley; Jordan’s wife, Misty, and children: McKayla, Tyler, and Harper; Stephanie’s son, Jarron, and Alvin’s expecting wife, Kris, and son, Soren. Bryan also has numerous nieces and nephews.

Services for Bryan will be at Smith’s Family Funeral Home on March 28, 2026 with a public viewing at 9am and the service to follow at 11am located at 505 Rio Vista Drive, Fallon, NV 89406

There will be a meal and fellowship and open house at Bryan and Rose’s home located at 195 N Bailey St. Near Safeway.

Bryan supported the local food banks and in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Out of Egypt or the local food bank or to the benevolence fund through Oasis Community Church.