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Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 19, 2007.

Anderson, Burton D. Age 64 of Mendota Heights on August 15, 2007 Survived by daughter, Michelle Waste and her mother, Peggy Waste. Private Family Services. Interment Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis. Memorials preferred to American Diabetes Research Foundation. 651-437-3752

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June 4, 2008

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August 23, 2007

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August 21, 2007

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A S

June 4, 2008

I didn't know Burton, but I feel like I might have had a great time and long discussions with him. I want to express my sorrow for his family and those who knew him. I know he very much was proud of his daughter. He was a thinker in a world where so little time is left to think. Were I to speak to him in the Elysian fields, I would let him know that in midsummer his trees will be watched after and that the mark of a man is the time he took to enjoy the wonders of the world not obtain them... Burton, you will be remembered and you brought good things to this world.

Colin Brown

August 23, 2007

Wordsmith that he was, I'd hope that Burt might respect the challenge his passing has had on a friend and colleague of 13 years. How to express sadness and regret without undue or unwanted sentimentality? In many respects I've always felt Burt was born 100 or so years too late. His manners and mannerisms were far better suited to an age long-since passed, and in that respect I'm impressed he survived as long as he did into the era of cell phones and chronically flashing "12:00" on VCR's.

As a fellow employee at Votel, Anderson, McEachron and Godfrey for many years, I happen to know that Burt spent many evenings re-reading Shakespeare and Wodehouse works that originally impressed and amused him many years ago. He'd come into the office and ask "Have you got a minute?..." (knowing full well that I didn't, actually) to ask, "If 'disgruntled' means 'unsatisfied', do you suppose 'gruntled' is a real word, and means the opposite?" As it turns out, it is, and it does! Most people don't care, but he bothered to know it would amuse someone like me.

In some respects he was like a replacement for an elder brother of the same age I lost many years ago. Close, but not too close. We shared a fondness of English literature, language in general, and cars of all kinds, to say nothing of the pride we both took in our "only" children. I'm flattered to have seen his modest collection of cars, yet saddened we never had opportunities to sit and chat more about them on a humid summer evening over glasses of lemonade with the scent of freshly-mown grass in the air.

Adieu, my friend.

Eric Valen

August 21, 2007

I have had many cases with Burt over the years. He was always a tough, honest opponent. I looked forward to our depositions together; he got right to the point, but managed to do so with wit and civility that is rare these days. We were scheduled to mediate a case this week; I was looking forward to it. I will miss Burt. My deepest sympathies to Burt's family and the members of his firm.

Clinton Collins

August 21, 2007

I was very sadly surprised to hear of Burt's passing today. I have enjoyed working with him over the years. He was a first rate attorney who brought some sorely needed civility to the practice of law.

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Tony Cecere

August 21, 2007

I was proud to have known and worked with Burt, over many years, as a friend and coworker. He was very well spoken, knowledgeable and always willing to share his experience with others. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers go to his family.

Mike Helebrant

August 20, 2007

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Burt Anderson. Over the last 20 years, as attorneys, we were usually on opposing sides. Yet Burt was the most professional, kind and considerate attorney that I had ever met. I especially appreciated his sense of humor which was rather unexpected at times. I am proud to have known him as a friend.

Sheila Scott

August 20, 2007

I am a friend of Burt's through the Amdahl Inn of Court. We will miss him and honor him. My sympathy to the family and friends.

Elizabeth Costello Larson

August 20, 2007

I am a cashier at R.C. Dick's Foods where Burt shopped. We all knew him and remember him fondly. He was always a very pleasant and polite gentleman. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

Garth Unke

August 20, 2007

I worked with Burt for several years and he helped me get a job with Farmers. We enjoyed political discussions through the years as well as similar hobbies. I really enjoyed his dry sense of humor. Burt was one of the brightest and most articulate lawyers I have had the pleasure of working with. He was a friend and he will be missed.

Mia Bednar

August 20, 2007

I worked as a paralegal at Burt's law firm for several years. Burt was an intelligent man and a great attorney. He was extremely proud of Michelle and spoke often of her. Although I never personally worked for Burt, he would often stop me in the halls to ask about my children. Burt will be greatly missed.

Paul Hartquist

August 20, 2007

I was a friend of Burt's for several years. He was always friendly and respectful towards me. He was intelligent and had a very sharp wit. I considered him a friend.

Elisa Hartung

August 20, 2007

When I first started working at the Votel law firm, I was Burt's paralegal. On my second day at the office, he was the one who told me that a plane struck the World Trade Towers in New York. I enjoyed speaking German with him from time to time, and we shared travel stories. He was most happy when talking about his daughter and how proud of her he was, not just for her scholastic achievements, but also for her achievements in track and the article in the nationwide news magazine. He was an assest to our law firm and will be remembered fondly.

Ty Ogundare

August 20, 2007

"My lips aren’t formed to say good-bye Or to break the silence With a sigh For there is much to say though words are gone.And days, it seemed, have withered One by one.
My heart’s not shaped to pains of parting Or to break with each Of memory’s calling.
For there is much, too much to remember And there is much, too much
To last forever"
I worked for Mr. Anderson as a paralegal during my first few years at Votel. He was a very intelligent and hardworking individual that is always on top of his files. RIP

Tim Sanda

August 19, 2007

I worked for several years with Burt; he was always a well-prepared, intelligent, and articulate attorney. He was always extremely proud of his daughter. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, co-workers and friends. Tim Sanda

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