Andersen, Gabriel Alan

Gabriel Alan Andersen, infant son of Chad and Chris Andersen, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 20, at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories, with burial following. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

He is survived by his loving parents, Chad and Chris Andersen; big sister, Emily, all of Springville; his grandparents, Leroy and Ranae Noltensmeier of Marion, and Jeff and Shirley Andersen of Cedar Rapids; aunts and uncles, Brian and Kelly Noltensmeier of Marion, and Mike and Jessica Burgin of Mount Vernon; great-grandparents, Chris and Kay Andersen of Trenton, Mo., Wilma Larson of Cedar Rapids, and Wilma Wolthoff of Grundy Center; three cousins, Claire Noltensmeier and Cody and Kaylynn Burgin; and many more loving family members.

Gabriel, the beloved son of Chad and Chris Andersen, was born July 11, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center. He will never be forgotten and will always be in the hearts of his family and loved ones.

“How very softly you tiptoed into our world. Your eyes so filled with wonder. Only a short time you stayed, but what in imprint your footsteps have left upon our hearts. We will always treasure who you were …. Love, Mom, Dad and Emily.

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A memorial fund has been established by the family.

Published in The Gazette July 18, 2012.