Clear Lake, Iowa
CLEAR LAKE - Brian Anderson, 49, of Clear Lake, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, in Mason City.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 4, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, with Pastor Rich Murray officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Plymouth. Brian's family requests casual attire be worn to the service.
Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4 until 6 p.m. at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel and will continue one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Should friends desire, memorials may be left to the Brian C. Anderson memorial fund.
Brian Charles Anderson was born on April 8, 1961, in Mason City to Charles and Virginia (Blakely) Anderson. He attended school at Mason City High School.
For nine years Brian worked at IMI Cornelius in Mason City until he decided to open his own landscaping business, Anderson Acres. For the past 17 years Brian has worked at Opportunity Village in Clear Lake in maintenance.
Brian greatly enjoyed being in the outdoors, whether he was out fishing or just going for a drive around the lake. He also loved to cook and grill, especially his homemade jerky. Brian's favorite TV show to watch was "The Red Green Show" but he also liked watching NASCAR and cheering on his favorite football team, the Green Bay Packers.
Brian was very proud of, and loved spending time with his son, Mitch. He also liked spoiling the dogs, Emily and Muffin.
Throughout his life, whenever Brian found himself in times of struggle or sadness he would find comfort in praying and reading the Bible.
Those grateful in sharing in his life are his fiancé, Deb Kopp, Clear Lake; son, Mitch Anderson, Plymouth; mother, Virginia, Mountain Home, Ark.; grandmother, Lucile Wyborny, Moutain Home, Ark.; sister, Dawn (Jim) Lieser, Iowa Falls; half brothers, Chris Rowson and Marty Anderson; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and many friends.
Preceding him in death are his father, Charles Anderson and his grandfather, Don Wyborny.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St., Clear Lake, 641-357-2193. www.colonialchapels. com.
Brian was a fine man and was loved by many. One of our sons, Troy and his cousin, Rick, built a garage for Brian. That was a special time, for they got to know him then, as they wouldnt have had opportunity to otherwise. It was a special time and I am thankful for that. He is and always will be missed by so many that knew and loved him.
June Dodd
February 23, 2019 | Mason City, IA | Family
Was just again reading all entries, thanks everyone, love ya pops!!!!!!!
---------- Mitchell Brian Anderson
August 26, 2011
we all love u and miss u bri bri
April 07, 2011
brian was a very good man to my mom to us and the grandkids. i dont know why god would take such a good guy away.he was always there to talk to this is a guy that in dead of winter would give u the coat of his back! bri bri was a very good man and never will be forgotten
to brian we are still in shock that u are gone. every day i think about u and how much we miss u. brian wish u where still here i never seen my mom that happy before.i know u are watchen over us and saying dont. stop....
curt street
April 07, 2011 | Walters, MN
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It is a great loss to all of us.
Ray Makar
March 29, 2011 | Mason City, IA
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. We need them so much right now. It's going to take so long to heal from this. Brian was a great man, and an amazing uncle... Thank you so much, and God bless.
Lexi Rowson
March 07, 2011 | Eldora, IA
Our sympathy to Brian's Fiance and Family,
We always looked forward to seeing Brian come in the Village General Store to help us. He was always cheerful and respectful. This is a very good man that will be missed by everyone. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Village Store Staff.
Peggy Nichols
March 04, 2011 | Clear Lake, IA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are sorry for your loss.
Richard & Rita Baird
March 03, 2011 | Manly, IA
My sympathy goes to all his family and fiance. Cherish those times you had with him and remember his smile and his joking this will be some comfort to you.
Joy
March 03, 2011 | Nora Springs, IA
