Alan-Anderson-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Butala Funeral Home & Crematory - Sycamore

Alan R. Anderson

Sycamore, Illinois

Aug 11, 1934 – Sep 12, 2016 (Age 82)

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BORN
August 11, 1934
DIED
September 12, 2016
AGE
82
LOCATION
Sycamore, Illinois
CHARITY
Alzheimer's Association

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Butala Funeral Home & Crematory - Sycamore Obituary

Alan R. Anderson, 82, of DeKalb IL died Monday, September 12, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born August 11, 1934 in Chicago, IL, the son of Alex R. and Velma M. (Zwicky) Anderson.Al led a creative life from singing in the piano bars in the 1950s to raising a family and...

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I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. We will certainly keep you in our prayers. (2 Corinthians 3:1)

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Prayers & sympathy from an old DTHS classmate. Good memory of spending time with Alan & Rose at our class reunion!

I met Alan in cardiac rehab a couple of years ago and he became my friend. I was inspired by his
smile, wit and caring. He was always encouraging me on! I miss him.

Laura and Julie, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He lived such a vibrant and full life and will be missed. A great husband and father will not be forgotten. Please keep his memory alive just at God has promised to do! Malachi 3:16

I love this photo of Al. It brings many good memories to mind. The first time I met him we played Canasta at his dining room table - Anderson style. Holy Cow! It was like Canasta boot camp. Get tough - no mercy. I got schooled! I remember Rose served some delicious, fresh muffins.I probably didn't say thank you - so, thank you Rose. Also will never forget Al singing at Joules and Julio's wedding. Al was all kindness, generosity, talent and love. My heart is with those he loved the most -...

It has been my great privilege to be the son-in-law and a close friend of Al.

Sitting around the campfire at the cottage, pitching horse shoes, playing Canasta, talking Bulls/Bears/Cubs, or just chatting about whatever is going at the time, Al was always full of love and joy.

There are many great memories of times we spent together or discussions we have had that I think back on often.

Thank you for being my friend Al. I love you.

__Julio

You and Rose have been very dear friends to us....
We cherish the music and beautiful cards you
created throughout the years.
Your kindness and love will be in our hearts forever.

Der Rose, Each soul is a beautiful flower that passes from this earth only to bloom again in heaven's garden. I'm sure Al will continue to make beautiful music in his new garden.