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Bryan Anderson Obituary
Bryan was born on Sept. 17, 1981, in Anchorage, Alaska. He was raised in Naknek, Alaska, and graduated from Bristol Bay Borough High. From there he attended Dixie State University, Sheldon Jackson College and Southwest Oregon Community College.
He was the eldest of three children born to Amos and Laurie Anderson. He lived in Naknek most of his life and was a big part of the community. Bryan was the Bristol Bay Angels Boys Basketball Coach and a devoted and loving Uncle. He was well known throughout the state of Alaska and will be remembered for being very outgoing and his caring personality. He was passionate about so many things: his basketball team, niece and nephews, sports, kids, outdoors hunting and fishing, friends and especially family.
Bryan was amazing at making friends wherever he went. He was caring and friendly to all and was considered a best friend to many all over the state.
Bryan is survived by his mother, Laurie; father, Amos; brother, Chad; sister-in-law, Joyce; niece, Keyaana; and nephews, Chad Jr. and Boyce; sister, Shara Lynn; love of his life, Mary Barnes; and countless family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Davis; grandmother and grandfather, Marjorie and Emil Anderson; aunt, Linda Patterson; and cousins, Eric Patterson, Owen Hansen and Kimberly Sullivan.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bryan Anderson
Sonya Strand
September 2, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of the families loss! Prayers of comfort and love!
Tammy Phelps
August 31, 2017
So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of babysitting your kids. What an amazing man you both raised. He touched so many lives in his own way. Love Tammy
August 30, 2017
I am deeply sorry for the loss of Bryan. May God's loving kindness bring peace and comfort during this sad and difficult time. Psalms 29:11
August 30, 2017
With deepest sympathy, may the power of prayer ease your sorrow, give you peace and provide much comfort for you and your family during this difficult time. (Matthew 21:22)
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Venita
August 27, 2017
I am extending my sincere condolences to the family and friends. May you find comfort in knowing the God of comfort cares for you and will help you during this difficult time. 1 Peter 5:6,7.
Hildur and Kevin Hamilton
August 26, 2017
Amos, Laurie, and family,
We are sending our heart felt condolences to all of you, and very sorry that you all lost Bryan. I have very fond memories of him... Always very loving, kind, and generous.
May he rest in peace.
August 26, 2017
My heartfelt sympathies to the family during this difficult time.May prayers to the God of all comfort strengthen you. He promises, "I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. I am healing you."
(2 Kings 20:5)
Jenny Tibbetts
August 25, 2017
Bryan was such a great person, and was loved by so many and will never be forgotten. One of my favorite people from Bristol Bay, and I feel so blessed to have spent the time I did with him...
josephine Savo
August 25, 2017
Laurie ,Amos, Chad ,Shara and the rest of the Anderson,Davis and Hanson families I am so sorry for your loss.Bryan was loved by many especially his kids at school.he will be missed but memories live on.God be with you in this time of need.our prayers are with you.
Josie Savo family
Lacie McCool
August 25, 2017
You will be very missed Bryan. You had such a big heart & great personality, especially that boisterous laugh of yours :)
Mary Anne Wilson
August 25, 2017
My deepest condolences to your family. This is such a tragic loss and words seem so inadequate. May you find comfort in your memories.
Jewel
August 25, 2017
Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving God promises to give the strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way.
(Isaiah 40:29, 41:10,13
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