DONALD BRUCE ANDERSEN's Obituary
Donald Bruce Andersen 60, of Surfside, FL, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and was at home with his wife by his side. Donald is survived by his wife Rosie Rivas Andersen, and children Alexander P. Andersen, Donovan C. Andersen, and Christina R. Andersen. His parents Bruce D. Andersen, Sara J. Andersen. Sister-in-law Emily Andersen, nephew Spenser Andersen and wife Kelsy Andersen, niece Katherine Andersen. Sister Karolyn Couch and husband Randall Couch, niece Kendal Couch and nephew Davis Couch. Brother William T. Andersen, and wife Heidi R. Andersen, nephew Ethan Andersen and niece Emma Andersen. Along with other aunts, cousins and other assorted family and many caring friends. Donald is preceded in death by Charles Dillon (Maternal Grandfather), Kay Dillon (Maternal Grandmother), John Bruce Joseph Andersen (Paternal Grandfather) and Hilda Fassbender Andersen (Paternal Grandmother) and Charles W. Andersen (Brother).
Donald was a quiet, kind, and thoughtful soul and will be missed and remembered by the many lives he touched. Passionate about his family, cooking, and traveling, Donald was also a wine collector, voracious reader and an amazing planner on many levels. Donald departed this world too soon and all who knew him are saddened by his departure and his struggle these past few years. Trusting in the Lord, his family takes comfort in knowing his suffering has ended and he is home and himself again.
Rosie remembers the love and kindess demonstrated by Donald’s actions, big and small, that reminded her of how important she was in his life. The joys of raising their kids and his smile personified joy. His family will always admire the man he was and this memory will remain in their hearts forever and they trust someday they will be together again.
Services as follow:
10 a.m. – Noon Van Orsdel Funeral Home (4600 SW 8th Street Miami, FL )
Noon – 1 p.m. Service and eulogy
2 p.m. - Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery
3:30-6:30 p.m. Celebration of Life at Andersen Residence 8901 Byron Ave Surfside, FL
Below is the link for donations in lieu of flowers:
http://act.alz.org/goto/TeamAndersen
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