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Mark Anderson Obituary

Born in Houston in 1956, Mark died peacefully at home in Portland, OR, following a couragious battle with cancer. Mark moved with his family to Colorado Springs in 1965. He graduated from Wasson High in 1974 and from Colorado State University in 1979. During high school and college years, Mark was a dedicated employee of Overhead Door. He was employed for 22 years by Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors. He is survived by his wife Peggy; son Max; brothers Andy and David; sister Robin; father Tom; step-mother Roxie; and numeous aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Bobbie. A celebration of his life was held in Portland on November 7 at St. John the Baptist Catholic church. Donations may be made to the Maxwell James Anderson Fund, c/o Carroll County State Bank, Attn: Bernie Gronstal, PO Box 67, Carroll, Iowa 51401.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 15, 2009.

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