Christian Hayes Anderson, 30 of Interlochen, and formerly of Georgia and California, passed away September 14, 2012
Christian was born on August 20, 1982. On August 25, 2010 he married Amy Brogan Stull in Savannah, GA.
After graduating from High School, Christian enlisted with the United States Navy. He served in Japan and other areas for five years, and returned home. He then enlisted with the United States Army where he was deployed to Iraq. After five years of service, he then joined the reserves.
He was the proud father of his son, Brogan Hayes Anderson. In his spare time he enjoyed reading anything he could get his hands on. Christian was a fantastic cook and had an eye for detail. He had an excellent memory and had a great sense of humor. His quick wit and outgoing personality were two of his best characteristics. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Christian is survived by his wife Amy, son Brogan, parents Brian and Mary Ann Anderson of California, brother Brian (Christine) Anderson and their children Paige and Riley also of California, brother Timothy Anderson of California, sister Terra Anderson of California, grandparents William and Patricia Hayes, sister-in-law Beth Stull of Lansing, brother-in-law Nick Stull of Lansing, mother-in-law Anne Stull of Interlochen, and grandma-in-law Dee Stull, as well as countless other friends and family members.
The memorial service honoring Christian's life will take place on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 10:00 am at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to a College fund set up for Christian's son, Brogan Hayes Anderson through Northwestern Bank, or to Goodwill Industries of Northwest, Patriot Place:Homeless Veteran's Transitional Housing Community (2279 S. Airport Rd. W., Traverse City, MI 49643) or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Envelopes will be provided at the Funeral Home on Saturday at the Memorial Service and Visitation.
The family is being served by Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.