Brooks Anderson

Dearest Brooks Joshua, You miraculously entered our world on January 8th, 2015 when your mommy was notified and then shared with daddy the news of your impending arrival sometime in September. For the next nine months, we had so much fun sharing with our family and friends the amazing news. We chose not to find out if you were a boy or a girl, so we planned for both, and by some miracle we both had the name Brooks on the top of our name lists. Mommy had an amazing pregnancy with you. It was healthy, happy, and full of anticipation of what our first-born baby would bring to us and bring to this world. You did not disappoint! On September 13th, 2015 your daddy rushed mommy to the hospital, and a short three hours and forty-one minutes later, you joined us at 5:21 AM. I remember the Doctor held you up for us to see and I screamed, "IT'S A BROOKS JOSHUA". The next four and a half months were the most memorable and love filled months of all our lives. There was not a day that was wished away with you baby-boy, and the love you brought to this family is immeasurable. You loved meeting new people and had an amazing gift of making everyone you met feel special by flashing them that beautifully unforgettable toothless smile. You loved to watch your mommy cook as you curiously watched from your Bumbo as she mixed and matched ingredients. You loved to stare into your mommy's eyes after feedings, overfilling her heart with love for you. You loved coming to Mustang Football and Basketball games, and practice, and were fascinated with the movement and sounds, as your eyes tracked the players up and down the field and court. You loved to watch the Cowboys, Wolverines, and Broncos, or at least daddy's reaction to the ups and downs of the games. You loved singing, reading, and although you were unable to articulate or read the words, you wanted to join in with us. Your love of learning was evident from your first day. You loved your time with grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins creating life-long memories in such a short amount of time. You are the most courageous little boy your mom and I have ever seen and although our hearts break because you are no longer with us physically, we are so proud that you took the hand of the Lord and walked with him to heaven. We may never know why God took you from us so soon, but we will always know why he lent you to us. You not only changed our life, but also every person lucky enough to meet you in your short time here. Your loss has created a void that cannot be filled, and right now we all fight to get through to the next day without you. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK BROOKSIE! Mommy & Daddy (Brooks is survived by; his parents, Jamie & Josh Anderson, maternal grandparents, Jackie & Tom Wilder(Cody, WY), paternal grandparents, Janice & Craig Anderson(Buffalo, WY), aunt & uncle Leslie & Travis Midthun(Enderlin, ND), uncle Jerad Anderson(Buffalo), aunt Jenna Anderson(Buffalo), cousin Russell Midthun(Enderlin), great-grandmother Majorie Wilder(Cody), great-grandparents Joan & Jerry Cross(Buffalo), great-grandparents Margo & Clarence Anderson(Edgemont, SD), along with many other cousins, aunts, uncles, and other extended family. He is preceded in death, by his great-grandparents Reva & James Friedly(Cody), and great-grandfather Richard Wilder(Cody).) Funeral services for Brooks will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Highland Park Community Church with Pastor Mike Fackler officiating. A private interment will follow at Highland Cemetery in Casper, WY. Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the Brooks Joshua Anderson Memorial Fund, c/o Bustard's Funeral Home 600 CY Avenue, Casper, WY 82601. To leave a condolence for his family please click on the condolences tab above.

Service

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 2:00pm

Highland Park Community Church

East 2nd

Casper, Wyoming 82609