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Scott Anderson Obituary
January 20, 1948 - September 2, 2021
Sacramento, California - Born and raised in Mankato, Minnesota. Scott is survived by wife Mary, sons Matthew (Nicole), Lafayette, CA; David, Sacramento, CA; grandchildren Liam and Emma; sister Judy Trepka (Iowa City, IA); brother-in-law John Wolf (Minneapolis, MN); mother-in-law Adele Richardson (Davis, CA); sister-in- law Julie Richardson (Sacramento,CA); brothers-in-law Jeff Richardson (San Francisco, CA); Tim Richardson and David (Melinda) Richardson (Omaha, NE); loving nieces, nephews and friends. Proceeded in death by parents Mary and Harold Anderson (Mankato, MN), sister Jean Wolf (Minneapolis, MN) and father-in-law Jim Richardson.
To know Scott was to know his constant devotion to his faith, family and friends. His wisdom was matched only by his humility, which brought calm strength to those around him. His incredible presence will be missed but never forgotten.
Scott lettered in football and track at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN and received an MBA from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. He thrived in his over three decades as a sales professional. He was disciplined and passionate, whether it was in competition, coaching or spectating, and loved his many years playing basketball. Scott was always curious, constantly learning and using his passion to help others. He valued literacy, volunteering as an after school tutor with the Sacramento Library Literacy Program and in the classroom with Reading Partners. Scott put his faith into action as one of the founding members of the St. Vincent dePaul Conference at Holy Spirit Church.
A funeral mass will be held Saturday, September 18th at 11:00 am at Holy Spirit Church, 3159 Land Park Drive. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Reading Partners, 638 3rd Street Oakland, CA 94607 or the St. Vincent dePaul Conference in c/o of Holy Spirit Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Scott Anderson
Tina Mayer
September 5, 2023
Never forget you Scott.
Love to your family.
Kathy Ellis
October 14, 2021
Mary, I am thinking of you and your family. May God bless Scott, you and your family.
Love
Kathy Ellis
Marybeth Doull
October 7, 2021
Mary, I was so sorry to hear about Scott's passing. Kim, your former co-worker told me recently. I know he wasn't well for a long time. Hope you and the family are doing ok.
Steve and Kimberly Casci
September 21, 2021
Our hearts go out to the entire Anderson and Richardson families. Scotty will be remembered by us for his determination on the basketball court and his deep love and appreciation of his family. Our thoughts are with you all at this most difficult time.
Darina and Kieran Friel,Family
September 16, 2021
Mary, Matt,Nicole and David we are so sorry to hear of Scott's passing. We send our condolences to you all and will be keeping you all in our prayers at this sad time
Bruce Coolidge
September 12, 2021
Scott was an avid member of the basketball program at The Capital Athletic Club for many years. He had many friends within our program and his presence on our court has been missed in recent years. Our prayers and condolences go out to Mary and the family at this most difficult of times. Godspeed Scotty.
Paul Clegg
September 12, 2021
I am sorry to learn of Scott's death. I played basketball with Scott for many years at the Capital Athletic Club. He was a good player with an obvious love of the game. May he rest in peace.
jo and Volden Wardle
September 11, 2021
Our love and prayers are with you and your family Mary .
Tina Mayer
September 11, 2021
Scott was a truly dedicated man.
He lived his family and talked about his living wife with the utmost respect.
Many of his coworkers and vendors absolutely adored him.
Prayers and love to the family
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