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Obituary

Victor Andersen

1965-2024

Dr. Victor Andersen of Arvada, CO, a beloved father, spouse, friend, and educator passed away on September 30, 2024 at the age of 59. After 13 months, he lost his battle with Stage IV melanoma, complicated by Long Covid. 

 

Victor’s father, Marty, worked for the National Park Service and Victor spent his formative years living in many National Parks across the west where he developed a love for the natural world. …

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What was Victor's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
What causes did Victor care about most?
STEM Education
STEM Education
STEM Education
What were Victor's favorite vacation spots?
The mountains
The mountains
The mountains
What were Victor's favorite ways to spend free time?
Reading, listening to music, playing tabletop games with friends
Reading, listening to music, playing tabletop games with friends
Reading, listening to music, playing tabletop games with friends

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Born

September 16th, 1965
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Graduated from high school

1983
Twentynine Palms High School, Wildcat Way, 29 Palms, CA
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Graduated from college

1988
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Leroy Place, Socorro, NM
BS Math, BS Physics

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Cause of death

Melanoma

Method of disposition

Body donation

Science Care
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