Andrew James Anderson Obituary (2024)

Andrew James Anderson, 35, went to be with Jesus 20 May 2024. Leaving behind two young daughters whom he adored and loved with his whole heart. Being a dad meant so much to him! He lit up whenever he was around his girls. Andrew was an avid Seahawks and Mariners fan. In his downtime he enjoyed spending time with his girls and golfing with friends. He was an amazing athlete, playing baseball from t-ball through little league, running cross country and wrestling. He had a big personality and never met a stranger. Later in life he found solace in the company of Celebrate Recovery. He is fondly remembered for his gentle heart and never fading smile. As a teenager he wanted to be an engineer and a carpenter. He was so smart! He loved Jesus and his family fiercely! Andrew was born on February 23, 1989, to Bruce and Sara (Walker) Anderson, in Yakima Washington. He grew up and spent his entire life in the Yakima area attending schools in Yakima and Naches later graduating from Stanton Academy in 2009. Andrew is preceded in death by his father, Bruce Anderson, both sets of grandparents Grant Anderson and Marilyn (Olson) Klineman and James and Ruth (Bullington) Walker. He leaves to mourn his passing his mother, Sara Anderson, grandma, Jackie Anderson, two sisters and their spouses, Laura and Nate Button, Auna and Michael Kilby, his daughters, Ella and Ava Anderson, nephews Wyatt and Clayton Button, Ezekiel and Elijah Kilby and nieces Allison Button and Eliana Kilby as well as aunts, uncles and numerous cousins, friends and his loving companion and mixed red heeler, Maya, who will spend the remainder of her days with her human sisters. A Celebration of Life is being planned for 6 July 2024 @ 11:30 am @ Wixon Park in Selah. An open invitation will be made on Facebook. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to YACS, a private school his daughters attend, and sent in care of Brookside Funeral Home Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. www.brooksidefuneral.com SERVICES Celebration of Life Saturday, July 06, 2024 11:30 AM Wixson Park 216 S 3rd St Selah, WA 98942