In Memory Of
Christopher L. Andersen
1984
2023
Christopher L. Andersen
September 3, 1984 — May 20, 2023
Christopher L. "Chris" Andersen, 38, of Silverthorne, Colorado, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was born September 3, 1984 in Wheatridge, Colorado, the son of Scott and Schelly (Howrey) Andersen.
Chris attended Summit High School in Breckenridge, Colorado. He served in the US Army from 2003 - 2015 where he obtained the rank of Sergeant First Class before being medically discharged. Chris had been stationed in Hawaii, North Carolina, Colorado and Italy. He served three tours, one being in Iraq and two in Afghanistan.
Chris married Emily Howell on August 7, 2010 in Lawrence, Kansas. They later divorced. To this union was born one daughter, Alyssa N. Andersen of Topeka. Also surviving are, one step-daughter, Bethany H. Prosser of Topeka, his parents, Scott and Schelly Andersen of Silverthorne, Colorado, his brother, Jesse Andersen of Colorado and his maternal grandmother, Peggy Larson of Arizona.
Chris was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Andersen in November 2022.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Pleasant Hill cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Kansas Army National Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.
Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family with service arrangements.
To leave the family a special message, please select the Share Memories option listed above.
Chris attended Summit High School in Breckenridge, Colorado. He served in the US Army from 2003 - 2015 where he obtained the rank of Sergeant First Class before being medically discharged. Chris had been stationed in Hawaii, North Carolina, Colorado and Italy. He served three tours, one being in Iraq and two in Afghanistan.
Chris married Emily Howell on August 7, 2010 in Lawrence, Kansas. They later divorced. To this union was born one daughter, Alyssa N. Andersen of Topeka. Also surviving are, one step-daughter, Bethany H. Prosser of Topeka, his parents, Scott and Schelly Andersen of Silverthorne, Colorado, his brother, Jesse Andersen of Colorado and his maternal grandmother, Peggy Larson of Arizona.
Chris was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Andersen in November 2022.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Pleasant Hill cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Kansas Army National Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.
Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family with service arrangements.
To leave the family a special message, please select the Share Memories option listed above.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Christopher L. Andersen, please visit our flower store.
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Saturday, August 26, 2023
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