Name: Celebration of Life for Nicholas Anderson
Start: 2016-03-19T15:30:00.000Z
End: 2016-03-19T17:30:00.000Z
Location: Iles Westover Funeral Home

Nicholas Anderson

Johnston

Nicholas Allen Anderson, 36, of Johnston Iowa passed away Monday March 7, 2016.

Nick was born on January 29, 1980 in Des Moines, Iowa. He served the Des Moines area as Manager of Rain Soft of Des Moines, a local water treatment company. He enjoyed spending time with his son Bryan, his dog Sam and family. He was known as a very friendly and outgoing person.

He is survived by his son Bryan of Johnston, Iowa; brothers, Christopher (Dani McLellan), Andrew, and Mathew (Makenzie) Anderson of Des Moines; mother Sandra Anderson of Des Moines; father, Art Anderson of Des Moines; grandmother, Jerri VanderLinden of Florida and many aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews.

Nick is preceded in death by his grandmother and grandfathers.

In honor and celebration of Nick's life there will be a gathering of friends at Iles Westover Chapel, 6337 Hickman Road, Saturday March 19, 2016 from 10:30am-12:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed toward a memorial fund in his 13 year old son Bryan's name.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by the Des Moines Register from Mar. 17 to Mar. 19, 2016.

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9 Entries

April 8, 2016

Dear Sandy, Art & Familly,
I extend my deepest sympathies in the loss of your son Nick. I was very sad to read of his passing.
It has been many years since I have seen you all but Sandy & Art you treated me so well when I was employed @'Rainsoft & you were svery generous & kind to me which I have never forgotten, even sending me off to college with a care package on my last day of employment with you. You are such wonderful people!
My thoughts & prayers are with you now & may your son be at peace in the arms of the Angels!
Katie Sassatelli-McCoy Tampa Bay, Florida

Tad

March 25, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to this family. I worked with Nick on many occasions - what I great guy, he will be missed!

Peggy

March 24, 2016

There are no words to describe the sorrow I felt upon learning of Nick's passing! My heart goes out to all of his family. Nick was so very kind and outgoing and made instant friends! He was always quick with a smile or kind word. The world needs more people like Nick!
My prayers are with you all!

March 23, 2016

"My deepest condolences to the family during this most difficult time. May God provide you with the strength and comfort you as you cope with your loss."

O.H - Kansas City, Mo.

Debbie Frazier

March 18, 2016

i do not know where to begin or how to tell you all how terribly sad i am to hear about Nick. i was at work ,on my lunch reading the paper, the most horrible feeling went through me when i saw Nicks obituary. your family and ours had many years together . Nick was such a polite young man . he always had a smile !! We all want you to know we are thinking of you all and we are terribly sad for the loss of Nick . Debbie Frazier and family.

Teddy Wilson & Family

March 18, 2016

Dear,
Art, Sandy. Chris, A.J., and Matt... My most sincere sympathies go out to you and the rest of your family.. The world is a sadder place without Nick. He will truly be missed. I can't think of my childhood without memories of the Anderson's popping in my head. I spent many Summer's with you guys. Art coached me, Nick and Chris for many years at Beaverdale Little League. I always remember how Art was so generous with his time to his boys and anyone who wanted to play ball. And who could forget the pool parties, all the baseball practices at Beaverdale Park and the overnights in the RV. I know we caused Sandy and Art many headaches in the 90's. Though I had not seen Nick in a few years - every time I did see Nick, he greeted me with a huge hug and smile as if it was still 1993.. He had the biggest smile. I miss my Beaverdale Little League days with you guys, very, very much. I tell my wife stories and she reminds me how lucky I was to have friends like that. I know there are no words I can say to ease your pain. But do know this, you had a wonderful son and brother, who will be dearly missed by all who spent time with him. All though my heart breaks for you and Nick, I am still sending you all the love I have. Please know you all will have a friend for life in me. Tonight I will remember the fun times with Nick, Art, Chris and the little brothers (ha), I know I will laugh and smile, but I also know I will shed more tears. Much Love from my parents and myself. Nick and the family truly played an important part in my childhood and I will forever be grateful.

Teddy Wilson
Denver, CO

March 18, 2016

Art, I remember all of us kids in Sandwich at grandma's house, all of us kids having a good time, that's what I remember. Its so sad to see where things are now. My earnest hope and prayer is to not let grief win, don't let despair take you down. Art I am sorry for your loss, we get busy with life and the years fly by and life becomes a blur and its a struggle to stop and look up and wonder about things. I know that spiritual things are hard to deal with at these times , but they have helped me deal with profound loss. You have a friend in Kansas and if you ever want to talk just call me, GOD knows I am not perfect, just human.

Jason Littlejohn

Jesse Frazier

March 17, 2016

I am very sad to hear about nick,as I grew up with the whole Anderson family.i did not know nick too well but I know he was a good guy just like the rest of the Anderson brothers.I do remember chatting with nick on the computer back then on his old screen name Budweiserman,and he would always make me laugh.r.i.p.nick you will be missed,only the good die young..

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