Michael L. Anderson

Son of Virgil and Eunice Anderson, passed away August 3, 2006, in the arms of his best friend. His death was due to a welding accident at his business in Wasilla, Alaska.

Michael was born in Oakridge, Oregon, on January 25, 1958. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1976. In 1977 he became an Alaska resident, where he worked in canneries, Red Dog Mine, M&S Steel and built his business, Anderson Boats and Aluminum Works.

He is known for his optimism, energy, loyalty, laughter, radiant smile, hunting, fishing, welding and boat building.

He is survived by his son, Mitchell Anderson of Wasilla, Alaska; parents Virgil and Eunice Anderson of Crescent Lake, Oregon; sister Debbie Hefley, niece Michelle, her husband Manuel Lopes and great nephew Gabriel Beltran, all of Ripon, California; brother Kevin and sister-in-law Lynn Anderson of Cottage Grove, Oregon; fiancée Debra Criss of Wasilla, Alaska; best friends Kemit, Jerry, Brice, Terry, Don and Curtis.

Ashes were released at Little Susitna River August 11, where a celebration of life took place with a gathering of about 100 people from around the United States. On August 12 family and very close friends gathered at Talkeetna Mountains to release Michael's ashes back to earth. His father and brother also brought his ashes home to Oregon.

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