Ian Matthew Mark Anderson

Although I have only met Ian a few times, I have been very close to his father Barry, stepbrother Chuck and stepsister Jen for many years. To Barry: you know the deal man, I'm here. To Mom Joanne: Find comfort knowing that even though Ian's life was short, he spent all of his time here making the world a better place. I think Heaven is a better place now too.

i have pretty much known ian his whole life since he was 2. he has always been the greatest kid i know. He had all the manners in the world and would do anything for anybody he was close to maybe just anybody. Ian has helped me through out the years with everything i needed. Ian is the man i love him dearly and will miss him. ian is my inspiration to go on and rock hard with my music because life is way to short. I will jam with him again someday. I will never forget him. And yes primus did...

Joann, Though I didn't know Ian, he sounds like a remarkable young man. I am sorry for your loss.

To Joann Butler and extended family,
I was profoundly shocked to learn of Ian's passing in the newspaper a few minutes ago and wanted to convey our sympathy to you. Over the years, I would often need to run to the business or school office prior to school starting at Woodland Park HS and would see Ian with a group of 10 to 15 friends visiting as I passed in the hallway. He would always recognize me and say "Hi' and I would always tease him about his current selection of hair color,...