Eric Lars Anderson moved on to his next adventure Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the age of 49. Loving father, husband, son, brother, uncle, nephew, friend, and colleague will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Paula, children, Aowyn, Lars and Giada, parents Paul and Susan Anderson, parents-in-law Robert and Vergie White, sister Heather Bettinardi, her husband Brian, their sons Tyler, Gage, and Nicholas, brother Konrad Anderson, his wife Sara, their children Finn and Evie, sister-in-law Christy Laird, her husband Carl, their sons Connor, Clark, and Calvin, brother-in-law Wayne White, his wife Emily and their children Hailey and Drew.
Eric loved his family and friends, the outdoors, gardening, travelling, working on the land and projects. He enjoyed his career as a Civil Engineer at McClelland Engineers Inc. The creative, funny, nerdy, and caring memories he made and shared with his family and all will be remembered. Eric loved visiting zoos, aquariums, and botanical gardens so in lieu of flowers, donations to any of those types of places is appreciated.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Gravesides services will be 10:00 AM Friday, May 13, 2022 at Parks Cemetery in Winslow.
Eric was a well-known and respected member of MCE. We were co-workers for 18 years, and in that time I saw him grow from a young engineering intern to becoming a licensed Professional Engineer and senior member of the Transportation Department. Eric’s straight-faced humor and wit made working with him an enjoyable experience. We will miss him greatly.
Eric was simply one of a kind, and I have nothing but great memories of the years we worked together. His humor brightened the office! He loved his family fiercely and was always proud to share their adventures. He will be missed by many. Left the world way too soon.
Thoughts and prayers to the Family. Eric left this world way too soon and his presence will be greatly missed.
Brin Sr.
Eric was highly knowledgeable and confident in his work and always professional in his comments. I enjoyed working with him at the City of Pea Ridge. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and worked with him. My condolences to his entire family and the staff at McClelland. Rest in Peace Eric.
I enjoyed working with Eric at MCE for many years. His laugh and sense of humor made the days fun. I extend my deepest condolences to his family. I am so thankful that I got to know him.
I will always remember him as my first and one of the best mentor in my career at MCE, Fayetteville . My first job at MCE, Fayetteville where he helped me learn soo many things . I will remember him for his patience , his kindness , his teaching style , his humor and his passion and dedication towards his work . It’s unbelievable and heartbreaking …. His presence will be greatly missed .
Manisha
My deepest condolences to the Anderson family for this terrible loss. Eric was a very kind and calming person. Sending my love to all family and friends of his who are dealing with this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort.
Eric became a great friend to me while I worked at MCE and we stayed in touch over the years. We taunted each other over numerous games of Words With Friends, several of which are still in progress. I loved his sense of humor and his quirky wit and enjoyed hearing about his wife and kids, whom he loved dearly. I will miss him terribly and will forever be grateful for his friendship.
Dear Paula,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Sincerely, Dave
To Paula and the entire Anderson Family,
I am absolutely heartbroken hearing about your loss. Eric was a good soul and very kind to me on the occasions we were all together. I will never forget his kindness, humor and overall niceness. I know he will be missed considerably and I pray for your comfort and healing during this time and the years to come. His mark on the world will be forever and I send much love to you all.
– Katie
Our prayers are with you all!
Eric was an office mate of mine in Grad School! We had the best of times hanging out. He was a great guy and will be missed.
Paul,
I am so sorry at this unexpected news. Eric was much too young for this. It will be tough for you but I hope that family and friends will help you adjust.
It is with heart-felt sadness that Eric has left family and friends.
He will always be remembered for his dry sense of humor, always bringing a smile to most who worked with him. Prayers for Paula and the kids and family. Thinking of you
Carol Ferguson
Wishing you comfort and strength as you remember the life of such a wonderful and special person. We wish your family comfort and strength as you remember this life. Sending you our deepest condolences.
My deepest condolences to Paula and family. I am so saddened by this news, I have so many great memories of Eric and time spent with him.
Sorry to learn of Eric’s passing. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to learn of Eric’s passing. Have some great memories and he will be missed.
Wishing you peace and comfort at this most difficult time.
What an enjoyable experience, working with Eric, his humor, his wit, his smile.
He will be missed by many.
Our condolences to the staff at McClelland and all of the Family
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