Ryan Thomas Anderson

Ryan T. Anderson, 38, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021. 

Ryan Thomas Anderson was born August 16, 1983 in Denver, CO, the son of Thomas L. and Julie M. (Waxvik) Anderson. The family lived in Billings, MT before moving to Grand Forks where Ryan attended schools. He graduated from Red River High School in 2002. 

Ryan worked for Opp Construction and for Gomez Construction in Grand Forks and was well regarded in the industry. He also worked independently as a subcontractor.

Ryan was known for his humor and kindness to others. His family was very important to him and he loved to spend time with them. Ryan was an avid hunter and fisherman with Devils Lake being a favorite place to fish. He grew up playing hockey and was an avid fan of UND hockey and the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was also a keen golfer in his spare time.

Survivors include his mother, Julie Anderson, Winona, MN; brother, Justin (Kara) Anderson, Prior Lake, MN; twin sister, Brie (Tiffany) Anderson, Minneapolis, MN; nephew, Bauer; and niece Lucy. He is also survived by grandparents Donald L. and Virginia T. Anderson, Sartell, MN; and several loving cousins, aunts and uncles.  

Ryan was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Anderson; and his grandparents, Warren and Jeanette Waxvik.

Memorial services will be on November 5^th at 1:30 pm at Dodge Nature Center, 1701 Charlton Street, in West St. Paul, MN. As Ryan adored all animals big and small, memorials can be given to the Grand Forks Humane Society or to an animal rescue agency.