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Dawn Anderson lit a candle
Thursday, October 31, 2019
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I wish I would have had the strength to say this at the service but I just couldn't. I want everyone to know, that all of the best memories of my childhood are from my brother Troy. My love of cars came from the time I was a baby he rode me in our toy car. When we got older, I watched him build beautiful model cars and paint them all shiny and pretty. Who would know I would end up representing cars around the country for years. All because of the influence my brother had on me. He bought me my first bicycle, and even my first car . When I hit and killed a deer at 16, Troy appeared out of no where like a super hero to throw his arms around me and be the first one in my family to ever tell me that he loved me.
As a young girl I would go watch my brother race motor cross and he was like a magician to me . He would jump over hills and do things that seemed impossible. He would often throw me on the back of that bike and drive me through the country roads and hills on our back road. He gave me a love and thrill for speed. For a kid nothing was more fun and exciting.
When a boy bigger than me in high school physically assaulted me and broke my finger, he drove over to his house to scare the living daylights out of him. In school I was always hassled to join track by the coach due to the reputation of my brothers' being fast as lightning.
I always knew he was a trophy winning pool player and so not having a clue abut math and geometry I never even tried to play, so as to not embarrass him. Whatever he did he did it the best.
I always saw Troy as a man who was just a little boy inside struggling to numb his emotional scars. While he often frustrated family and probably others, I always had a soft heart for him no matter what he did and I only felt his pain as the reason for his actions. I loved him so much words cannot say. I am so happy that we told eachother that often in the last 5 years or so, even though we didn't see each other a lot over the years. He always let me know just how much I meant to him.
I don't know how I will carry on without having him here. I know that now I cannot wait to see him again in heaven. I'm so grateful that he was in my life and touched my heart so greatly. It saddens me that I will never see him or talk to him again. All I have are his photos, text messages and a saved VM to live the rest of life with, until I see him again. He left his legacy as an incredibly talented mason in a small house his built for my mom with his own hands. He left many of his multiple talents within his two incredible sons. I am so thankful to God that we have them. I will pray everyday for the rest of my life to see him again in heaven .
I love you BEYOND Troy and my heart is forever broken with the loss of you.
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Matthew Kehoe lit a candle
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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The men and women of Rising Tide send out our sincerest condolences and prayers to the family of Troy Anderson. May they find peace in this time of mourning.
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Catrina Anderson posted a condolence
Sunday, October 27, 2019
For anyone that does not know me, I am Troys youngest sister Catrina, Same father different mothers. Troy was only 13 years old when i was born and not long after that My brothers Mike and Troy were involuntary obligated to help my single father raise 2 very young little girls. my sister Christa and I... My brothers were a huge part of raising me But it did prevent them from having a normal teenage life and put responsibility on them that i have no doubt carried heavy weight on their shoulders. my brother Mike had to go to work with our father and troy had to stay home all day everyday watching his baby sisters. if you ask me i think troy got the better deal... But i do not think he saw it that way. I am sure that all of troys siblings got something different from him, as he played so many parts in each of our lives. But for me. I remember he was not to thrilled about about a 2 year old .. peeing her pants and changing diapers, so Potty training is the first memories i have of him. he took it very seriously and those spankings when i had accident felt serious too. but our “ peepee on the potty” parties had just as much impact to me as the spankings did. other memories of my childhood include Troy teaching me to ride my bike with training wheels, and then later teaching me to ride without training wheels. Back in my days. those were big milestones in a Childs life. He was there. Troy could of done the very minimum co- parenting me and my sister by just keeping us fed and safe, but he did so much more. i remember many memories of him sitting on the floor playing with me, teaching me how to say words correctly, taking me to get ice cream, bundling me up in my winter clothes to play in the snow and make snowmen. Many of these things i would not of had because my father was a single father and had to work all the time, so for that i am so very thankful for him. Because of him, i still do not pee my pants, i still build snowman and i can still ride my bike without falling. My father was a push over with the little girls, so troy was the main disciplinarian and his technique for punishment was to stand a few feet back from the wall with only our nose touching and our hands behind our backs. Something my dad carried on throughout our life. so i thought of him every time i had my nose on the wall .. maybe it helped form a slightly smaller nose than i would of had. So thank you I guess.
Luckily for my brothers my father did get married eventually, relieving them of co-parenting the girls. but he stayed very present in my life. and his visits lightened my world every time. He then could just be my brother.
If i had to describe my brother i would say he was a man of very few words, but when he spoke everyone listened. he was very competitive and strived to be the best at everything he did, and he was, from motocross, playing pool, Darts, Golf, hunting, baseball and he could build just about anything with perfection. Besides my father he was the hardest working man i have ever known, he had a very successful career in block masonry, following in our fathers footsteps. and about 13 years ago when troy was living in florida and working as a block mason i was there the day he beat my fathers record of laying 600 blocks in one day.. troy laid 601. Our father thought the world of Troy and was so very proud of the man he had become.
Every tombstones is stamped with 2 dates and a “dash” In between those 2 dates ...the Dash - is what tells our story, it is who we are, where people came in and went out of our lives, what we have done, how we have made people feel, the memories we have left them with, the mistakes we have made. Our struggles, and accompaniments, and also our regrets. Some people have a chance to have final words before passing and do things that they have wanted to do and never did, say things that were left unsaid, unfortunately Troy did not have the opportunity to know he needed to say or do a last anything, but if i had to guess, i think he would tell his family and friends thank you for joining him on his journey of life, I think he would tell his sons that he is proud of them, that he is sorry and they he loves them.
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Troy and Tyler Anderson posted a condolence
Saturday, October 26, 2019
My brother and I didn’t get to spend a lot of time with our dad, we don’t have many memories. But we always loved him and hoped things could be different when we were younger.
When we were little, my mom told me and Tyler everyday, “your dad loves you, no matter where he is or what he’s doing, he thinks about you every day and when he closes his eyes to sleep at night, his last thought is of you two and how he misses you and loves you and is sad because he knows he messed up.
We tried hard to believe that.
I had recently connected with dad and talked to him often and met him and spent some time with him.
We had started from the beginning, and I’m thankful of the time we did get to be together and hoped there would be more.
Tyler did not get that chance.
If this experience has taught me and my brother anything, it is to live each day as if it’s your last, appreciate every minute you spend with your family and friends. Tell them you love them.
Make every waking moment count.
My brother and I will always regret what could have been.
Dad, I know you’re in a better place, looking down and watching over me and Tyler. I hope we make you proud.
Rest In Peace.Dad
Troy and Tyler
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Mary and Tom Pedersen posted a condolence
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Your loss is shared by so many,which is such a tribute to Troy. A drinking buddy, a friend, a worker, he was a big part of our lives, even sharing some holidays with other friends at our home . He helped make our house more beautiful, our lives better. Go in peace, Troy. We will always love you.
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Thomas and Karen Oliver posted a condolence
Thursday, October 17, 2019
So saddened by Troy’s passing.
Thinking of his family.
We thought a lot of Troy!
Tom and Karen Oliver
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Charles F. Hobbib posted a condolence
Thursday, October 17, 2019
I remember in 1972 working for Troy's dad Gordy Anderson. He was a skilled mason and boss that would work you to death. As I would labor for Gordy he would tell me to keep an eye on his boy while I was mixing the mortar for his blocks. Troy would always be there playing in the sand and trying to move around the cement blocks.
Another time on Cemetery Hill, we were doing a foundation and while I was mixing mud a concrete truck came.and shook the ground so hard, it caused my motorcycle to fall on it's side. While Troy was playing in the sand, I ran over to pick up my bike and as I was running, I happened to slip on some slate and fall flat on my face.
Troy was sitting in the sand pile laughing and that was so funny. Little smart ass, I felt like throwing some mud at him! But you couldn't help but love him!
I'm certain that he will be missed by us all and especially having break time at Stewarts! May God Bless and RIP my friend!
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Helen Martin posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
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Mike, please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences in your loss.. May your memories sustain you through this sad time for you and your family.
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Coleen ODonnell Francis posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Prayers to the family I went to school with Troy always laughing and happy .
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Anne M Barkman posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
I remember Troy from school, so nice , funny always make me laugh. Blessings and prayers for your family. Jackie, I will never forget our " bathroom " " your" tribute door to us girls.
Love and power prayers.
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Bonnie posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
My condolences to family and friends even though Troy and I hadn't talked in a few years I think about him all the time would make me laugh at the craziest thing we had such a great two years he will be missed very very much I will love you forever Troy may you rest in peace
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Katrina posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
I will always cherish my memories of the chilly mornings and warm afternoons driving around the golf course with Troy.
Thank you Troy for all you've done for me and most of all, thank you for being you. Love and miss you lots.
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Debbie Anderson posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
You were one of my favorite cousins,you will be missed dearly.
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Thursday, October 10, 2019
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Phyllis E Stone posted a condolence
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Dear Aunt Frieda, my heartfelt condolences go out to you,Troy's son's, to all his siblings and to all of our extended family. I am so sorry for your loss. I know what it's like to lose a child. I am sending you hugs.
I won't be able to be there in person but just know I'm thinking of all of you and sending healing prayers.
Love Phyllis
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Nick posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Thank you for everything troy it was my honor to spend time together and I can never thank you enough for the help. save a tee time for me brother until we meet again.
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RAS lit a candle
Monday, October 7, 2019
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RAS posted a condolence
Monday, October 7, 2019
Such a lose and sadness in my heart for a dear friend . He will be dearly
Missed, till we meet again. For. Now Troy, sweet dreams.
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Sandy posted a condolence
Monday, October 7, 2019
I'm going to miss you so much and that middle finger of yours. You were my best friend and I am going to miss the talks with you.
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Brenda andreassen lit a candle
Monday, October 7, 2019
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Your we’re a great guy and friend. You brought everyone so much happiness you will be so missed my friend. You’ll always be in my heart ❤️ Brenda A
