Michael Nelson

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Michael Nelson Anderson

Jan 27 1960 - Nov 21 2008

Michael (Mike) Nelson Anderson, age 48 of Frisco, Texas went to be with his Lord on November 21, 2008. He was born January 27, 1960 in Jacksonville, Florida to Peter Nelson Anderson and Barbara Anderson Garofalo. Mike married Kathryn Elizabeth Miller on May 28, 2000 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He served his country in the United States Navy as a Leading Petty Officer of the Fire Control Division aboard the USS Indianapolis and was twice awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for Technical acumen and organizational abilities. Mike was employed as Vice President of Sales and Service for National Presort Inc (NPI). He was a technology enthusiast who enjoyed movies, golf, boating and activities with his extended family. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Frisco and belonged to the Abundant Life Sunday School Class. Mike was a thoughtful, caring person who dearly loved his wife, Kate, and enjoyed time spent with their Boston Terrier "Boscoe." Friends and coworkers of Mike cared deeply for him and respected his commitment to family, church and career. He will leave a vast emptiness in the hearts of those who loved him. Mike is survived by his wife, Kathryn Elizabeth Anderson of the home; mother, Barbara Garofalo of Maple Grove, Minnesota; stepfather, Paul Garofalo of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; stepmother, Pat Valdez of Yuma, Arizona; brother, John Anderson; sister, Susan Anderson; nieces, Giszelle and Fiona Greathouse of Maple Grove, Minnesota; nephew Liam Miller of Cabot, Arkansas; cousin, Robert Becker of Morrestown, New Jersey; a host of other relatives and friends, and Boscoe. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at the First Baptist Church of Frisco with Dr. Chuck Martin officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Frisco. Memorial gifts may be made in Mike’s name to North Texas Missions, PO Box 424, Frisco, Texas 75034 or www.northtexasmissions.org.
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