Al Anderson, 69

Al Anderson, 13 days shy of his 70th birthday, with the Jefferson River in front of him and the Tobacco Root Mountains as background, stepped from the waters of this life into his afterlife. No one could have expected it.

He was born in Fridley, MN on January 29, 1951 to Hazel and Larry Anderson. He met his soulmate and wife of 55+ years at Fridley High School. After graduating he went to the University of Montana on a ski jumping scholarship while he pursued his education degree. He taught throughout Montana: in Glendive, Thompson Falls, Three Forks, and Willow Creek. He found his perfect mat...