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for Wayne Anderson
Trent Sweeney
May 27, 2018
Wayne was a huge inspiration when I was younger and always made my stay in Alaska enjoyable. He always made me laugh and I know my Dad and I always enjoyed spending time with him. I will miss Wayne very much and wish the best to his family.
Merry Hinrichsen
December 2, 2014
I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Wayne's passing! I went to school with him at Abbott Loop and always thought a lot of him! So sorry for your loss.
November 25, 2014
Words can not express my sadness when I heard this traffic news. Wayne and jimmy were both a huge part of my childhood and young adulthood. We have so many fun memories from setnetting. Working hard and having fun. I'm so Sorry for your families loss. Wayne and the whole Anderson family are wonderful Christian people. God will take good care of Wayne and Brian. Love Always, Chrissie Steinbach Frost
Scott Monroe
November 20, 2014
This is such a ripoff. My heart is very grieved and I am so sad for the Anderson family. I stayed with Wayne in Homer for John & Ann's wedding and we were able to keep in touch for a while thereafter. It was a nice reconnection. Many great memories of Wayne and his smile, boundless energy and unbridled enthusiasm.
Gregg Harnish
November 13, 2014
Wishing the family much peace and hope...
Susan Robinson
November 13, 2014
I read everyone of these messages after seeing Mr. Andersons picture. I nursed in Private Practice on the Kenai Peninsula for years. When Wayne came to the office it was like a good friend visiting, professional, but so warm and enjoyable. I am sad for your loss and pain.
The Brocks
November 13, 2014
Dear Anderson family,
My husband and I knew Wayne from school, although we did not attend the same school, we were often competing in sports events. I saw Wayne on occasion through the years and most often at his daughters basket ball games through the ACS Jam league.
I can say I hardly ever saw him when he was not smiling.
Our deepest condolences go out to your family.
Although it is a sad time for you, I thank God we have that blessed promise from our Lord that to be absent from the Body is to be present with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and that one day we will see Wayne again.
Nancy and Michael Neely
November 12, 2014
Terrie and family, we were so shocked and saddened by Wayne's passing. He was such a friendly guy and such a truly nice man. Please know that we grieve with you. You are in our thoughts.
Lorri (Heape) Wootan
November 11, 2014
My heart aches for all of Wayne's family and friends - It is difficult to say words that will bring any comfort but I do want to say that having gone to A.L.C.S. with Wayne (he was a year ahead of me), I always looked up to him (he was so tall!). I fondly remember all the basketball games and all the 'bonding' he, Jimmy, Brian Rounds, Pat Juul and Tracy Greene did together - Typical teenage boys! HaHa When I told my parents, Larry and Judy Heape, about his passing, my dad said how much he liked Wayne and how respectful Wayne was to him and Mom. I so wish I had more comfort to give but please know y'all are in my prayers. He will be missed - Earth's lost, Heaven's gain.
Karla (Homme) Starkey
November 11, 2014
Dear Anderson Families,
I was saddened to hear about Wayne's passing. I am praying that God strengthens you all during this time of loss. Your family always reminded me of happier times growing up while attending ALCC and participating in youth group functions with Merilee, Judy, Wayne & Jim.
God has a way of walking us through the difficult paths in life and helping us to see The Light (Jesus) in the process. What a blessing to know that we - who believe in Him - will all be reunited in the end. I'm so sorry that Wayne's end on earth happened so soon. Yet, I look forward to seeing him again.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheila Cote
November 10, 2014
I am so sorry to hear this news; I just heard of Wayne's passing today. Our prayers go out to the family. May God's strength be yours in the days to come.
Linda Feeney
November 10, 2014
Dear Anderson Family, May the God of all comfort surround you with His love and bring peace to your broken hearts.
November 10, 2014
Terrie and kids, David and Marilyn. I'm so sorry. I think about high school and Wayne's basketball playing and just how he was. May the God of the peace that passes all understanding be with you. My heart goes out to you all. Jean Hoffman (Paniptchuk)
Mindie (Melinda) Rose (formerly Tyler)
November 10, 2014
I am very sad to hear this news. I went to high school and college with Wayne. He always treated me with such dignity and respect. He was truely a great man and I shall miss him.
Anna Marie Tracy
November 10, 2014
We are so very sad to learn about Wayne's passing. This was very shocking and so unexpected. We only met him one time, he was a friend of my sister. He was so warm, inviting and enthusiastically listened and offered fun and entertaining conversation. He was very generous and you could tell he enjoyed people and conversation. We are so very sorry for the family's loss. This is very sad news. Wayne, you will always be remembered, as you left a lasting impression on this family.
November 10, 2014
With deepest sympathy to the Anderson family during your time of grief. God is a helper that is there to be found during difficult times. May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
Malcolm and Ciejay Burgess
November 10, 2014
He was a great friend with my boy's when they were all in school and playing sports ,so we knew him well. Ciejay and Me send our love and thoughts and prayers from Thailand. God Bless and keep you till we stand in his presence one day. Malcolm and Ciejay.
Nita Berquist
November 10, 2014
My heart goes out to the entire family and I pray for you all. Heaven is filling with loved ones going home. May God's love bring you peace until we all get there. Hugs to all.
Anne Coumbs
November 9, 2014
So sorry to hear about the passing so many memories of him go through my head from Abbott loop
November 9, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you. The Sims family
Debbie Rounds
November 8, 2014
We are so sorry for the Loss of your Son, Father, Sibling, friend, vibrant human, handsome, smart and caring Wayne.
Your family has been always a friend to ours and we are better for knowing you all. I wish Wayne could have known how much he mattered to everyone. I feel like we might all be a little better having known him and hold compassion close. Love to all the Family , his memory will live. Hugs from The Rounds family
charlene (tyler)cagle
November 8, 2014
to the family you are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember going to school with wayne and jim. fun times
November 7, 2014
Tremendous saddness. Sending comforting thoughts and prayers, especially to Justine, Grant & Vincent, and Terrie, the Anderson Family and the many friends whose life Wayne has touched. God Bless. Such an incredible loss.
Charlene Albertson (Hoose)
November 7, 2014
I am saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. Glad to know he is with the Lord, does not take away the sting though. He was a fun young man in my classes at Abbott Loop,back in my teaching days. Will always remember him as vibrant and how professional he was a a drug rep.
Kelly Bentson
November 7, 2014
Dear David, Marilyn, Merr, Jude, Jimmy and family,
My heart breaks to hear this news. I wish that it was not so. I am so sorry.
November 7, 2014
Dear David, Marilyn, Merrilee, Judy & Jimmy and all of your extended families. I was so sad to hear the news of Wayne's passing. He was such a fun, gentle & special guy. I have such great fond memories of him at school as well as at your house. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and I pray that God may comfort & give you some peace during this extremely difficult time. Know he was loved by many. Sending all my love to each one of you. RIP Wayne. Lisa (Monroe) Cleave
Cyndi Gonsioroski Mayes
November 7, 2014
Today my heart was heavy when I heard of Waynes passing and just knowing the pain your all going through first hand. Loosing a sibling is painful, heart breaking and not fair but I have learned to accept that our ways are not God's ways and we need to cherish the memories that we were given. We are not promised tomorrow. I pray God wraps his arms around all of you during this time and in the future. I will always cherish the memories I had with Wayne.
Cheryl Anderson
November 7, 2014
went to school with Wayne from 4th grade through 12th. Many happy memories. God grant peace to his family.
Jean Gonsioroski
November 7, 2014
So sorry for your loss, it breaks my heart for i know your suffering for we lost Greg, i will pray for our Lords arms to hold you every day
Mary Kay Gropper
November 7, 2014
I send heart-filled condolences to Justine, Grant, Vincent, Terrie, the Anderson Family and all of the many friends whose lives have been touched by Wayne.
Having met Wayne through pharma sales, I discovered a man who was so passionate about his children & the family he and Terrie created. Wayne shared many stories of the joy his children brought to his life as well, the beautiful compliments he spoke of Terrie's amazing ability to manage the household during his frequent travel for work, in addition to her priority of placing the interests of Justine, Grant and Vincent far and above all other's.
He loved meeting people and took a genuine interest in his friendships. He gave me great and valuable perspective on life. I once told him, his perspective made me a better person. So true.
Throughout the past 9 months a noticeable, unfortunate turning point became evident.
I will forever embrace the special place in my heart where Wayne brought light. I know he touched many others in this magical way, too.
I miss you Wayne and know that you and your loving soul are healing and will flourish in Heaven. God needed your talent and has brought you home. I believe you live in our hearts forever.
Sweet Blessings.
Deanna Waldo
November 7, 2014
Marilyn, David, Merrilee, Jim, Judy and all extended family, I am so sorry for your loss and offer my sincere condolences at this difficult time. Wayne touched many lives and will live on through those memories. I hope you find some comfort in all the loving thoughts and prayers being sent your way, including mine.
Tamara ( Harris) Bartosiewicz
November 7, 2014
He was always very sweet to me in school. Love his whole family sending love and hugs to the whole family. It's always hard to lose love ones but the one thing that we can look forward is to seeing them again in heaven with our Heavenly Father. Love you all
Sydney Clifton
November 7, 2014
It's been several years since I've seen Wayne, but he's always been Uncle Wayne to me. I'm so sorry to see him go. My heart and prayers are with all of the Anderson family.
Alicia Rohwer
November 7, 2014
Marilyn, David and family...I'm so sorry for your loss. I know Wayne was special in many lives. My heart filled thoughts and prayers go out to you and all the family.
Kathy Loveland
November 7, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. I cherish good memories of Wayne from the Abbott Loop days when i think it was a toss-up of who had the most family members in school; Andersons vs Gonsioroski's, lol. Having lost a sibling myself I know the pain you are all going thru. Hang in there and cherish the memories!!
Heidi and E Bowers
November 7, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss, and extremely saddened by this news. I will always be grateful to Wayne for the time out he took to do interview coaching with me. I wouldn't have gotten my dream job without his help! He also was so excited and supportive of E's pursuit of a firefighter career. We will always have good thoughts and memories of Wayne in our hearts and prayers.
Sebastian Singleton
November 7, 2014
To the Anderson Family...No matter how soon they leave us, they always have a place in our hearts. Cherish the memories and be comforted in the love of OUR Saviour Jesus Christ.
Laurel Hopkins
November 7, 2014
Wayne was more than a colleague to me, he was like a big brother. He always took time to call to chat and check in to make sure I was doing well. The calls, messages or meeting always started with that huge smile and a loud "Hoppy!!!, followed by a great hug. I will miss that and my heart hurts with this sad news however, I am forever grateful that he is my friend.
Susan Ratcliffe
November 7, 2014
I only met Wayne a few times but as many have already said, he was a memorable man. He always had a word of encouragement and he truly loved his family, loved God, and cared about people. Lifting your family up in prayer.
Paul (Harley) Alleman
November 7, 2014
Hey Wayno, It was great to know you and to have spent time with you. I enjoyed every minute we spent together 4 wheeling at Jim Creek, snow machining on days we called in sick, mountain biking at Kincaid, moose hunting, fishing at your uncles cabin, and having breakfast at Jackies Restaurant the next morning to plan our next adventure. I'm going to miss you Brother..........
Kimberly Homme
November 7, 2014
Our condolences to you and all of the extended family members. May you hold all your memories of Wayne close to your heart. He was a loving & caring father, brother, son, cousin, uncle, friend, colleague and much more. Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mary Lynne Kadletz Wood
November 7, 2014
Dear Entire Anderson family-extended family. Sending deepest condolences as I think of all of you since hearing of Wayne's passing. My connection with Wayne was through the Christian school and I still remember him fondly. He had a larger than life personality and great smile which lit up the space around him wherever he was. Sending prayers for comfort and peace to you all.
Colleen Ouzts
November 6, 2014
Condolences and prayers for the Anderson family. I met Wayne through my husband many years ago. They snowmachined together and were friends from long ago. The news of Wayne's passing is very surreal as he was so full of life. God bless and RIP Wayne -
Kirsten (Homme) Chaney
November 6, 2014
So sorry....Praying for you...may the peace of God sustain and strengthen you.
November 6, 2014
I knew Wayne only briefly, thru my son Scott Johnson. He will be greatly missed as a fun friend. May the Lord fill you with his peace and strength. Norma Johnson
Jack Stoebner
November 6, 2014
I am so sorry to hear that Wayne has passed. We had a special bond which developed over the years. I will truly miss him. Condolences to the Family.
Ed Rounds
November 6, 2014
So surreal, even today. Wayne was larger than life. Thank you for sharing him with us. We hold many fond memories that we will treasure. Praying for peace to fill the void his absence leaves. His grace and mercy reach far beyond our imagination. Thinking of you all
Cathy Diehl-Robbins
November 6, 2014
Anderson family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Forrie McIntosh
November 6, 2014
I have fond memories of Wayne and Terrie at MedImmune's Awards trip and our charity bike rides to Talkeetna. His enthusiasm will be greatly missed by all his friends at MedImmune and especially those in the Pacific Northwest District.
Mike and Carole Gremillion
November 6, 2014
We are so very sorry for your loss. Wayne was a good friend to me and my family. We always enjoyed his visits to our home in Portland and the special interest in took in our family as our kids grew up. In my experience working with pharma sales reps for the past 30 years, he was one of the best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you...
Laramie Dunbar
November 6, 2014
To all the family I send love and good memories. Especially thinking of my "other Mom and Dad" Marilyn and David. And of course Merr, Jim, and Judy. God Bless you.
Ledjha Ekstedt
November 6, 2014
My condolences to the Anderson family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Paula Patterson Brittian
November 6, 2014
I am so sad for all of Wayne's family. He was such a warm and genuine person. I know his passing will leave a huge hole in so many lives.
Thomas Alexander
November 6, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Anderson family. The Alexander's Tom, Haley and Keva
November 6, 2014
Condolences to the Anderson family, we were saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. Vern & Sharon Nowell
Chipp Leibach
November 6, 2014
Wayne was my friend and valued colleague. Wayne was a talker. I never witnessed a situation where he was without words. He could talk to anyone, anytime, anywhere. I found Wayne to be truly remarkable.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Wayne's family.
Peace be with you my friend.
Bob & Lynne Clifton
November 6, 2014
David, Marilyn and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We pray for some peace for you. I so remember Wayne during his years of 'growing' first matching shoulders with me and later lording his height over my lack thereof. He always had a smile.
November 6, 2014
Dear Terrie, Justine, Grant, Vinnie, and the entire Anderson family:
My deepest sympathy goes out to you all. I am so sorry for your loss. Wayne was one of my best friends for over 16 years. We spoke almost weekly over that entire time, up until recently. He was the first person that I always wanted to see and spend time with when I traveled up north to Alaska. I will always greatly appreciate the many good conversations and terrific times that I shared with my pal Wayne. He had a huge heart and he loved his family & friends and he loved living life to the fullest. I will forever miss my former colleague and dear friend.
-Brant Campanian "Campy" and Family (Portland, Oregon)
Cheryl (Pretzel) Strenger
November 5, 2014
Marilyn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Wayne and Marveen Coggins
November 5, 2014
To the Anderson family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Wayne well. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Wayne and Marveen Coggins
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