Alan Bruce Anderson
November 03, 2014
Alan Bruce Anderson, 68, passed away November 3, 2014 at Kavanagh House on 56th. He will be cremated and laid to rest at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, IA on Friday, November 14, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. A reception will be held at the Veterans Hall in Van Meter immediately following the service at the cemetery.
Alan was born on October 24, 1946 to Doris (Crane) and Curtis Anderson in Webster City, IA. He graduated from Ames High School and then attended Iowa State University. Alan served in the Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. He later moved to Des Moines and enjoyed a 15 year career in radio and T.V. broadcasting, and 30 years in industrial sales. Alan was a life-long fan of the Iowa State Cyclones and the Chicago Bears.
He is survived by his mother, Doris Anderson; brother, Harlan (Susan) Anderson; children, Tatum Carroll, Bret Anderson, and Cramer Anderson. Alan was preceded in death by his father.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warrior, P.O. Box 65099, West Des Moines, IA 50265. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Bob Best
11/12/2014
Thanks for your friendship Alan.
Always a Little Cyclone,
Class of 1965
LeRoy Goosic
11/11/2014
Harlan & Sue, sorry to hear about your brother, way to young. Stay strong.
Sue Knott
11/07/2014
Another good person gone too soon. I just want the family to know that lots of us have great memories of Al.
Mike Smith
11/05/2014
Big Al, much too soon. Glad we were able to connect as much as we did. You'll be missed.
Melissa Neubauer
11/04/2014
It was a pleasure knowing Bruce and he will surely be missed by many. I'll miss our great conversations while cutting his hair. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
R.I.P. Bruce
Your friend, Melissa