Dakota Lawrence Anderson

ANDERSON, Dakota Lawrence, 21, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry G. Berry. He is survived by his beloved grandparents, Diane Berry, and Paul and Diana Anderson; loving parents, Erin Anderson and Matthew (Melody) Anderson; sister, Brooklyn Anderson; step-sisters, Alex (CJ) Baird, Ashley (Mac) Jolly, Madi Angelos, and Sam Killinen; numerous aunts, uncles and extended family; and by the love of his life, Samantha Clark.

Dakota was born at Bitburg Air Force Base, Germany, which would be a prelude to his many travels across the globe. Dakota was awarded Cambridge Scholar, a confidant and counselor to those who knew him, and an avid connoisseur of gaming and technology, which brought him lifelong friends from around the world. Dakota was a philosophical soul who loved a good prank, loud music, and every animal he ever met! Dakota was and will be an inspiration to those who knew him...in how to live while the body permits it, how to love with a whole heart, and how to leave a beautiful dent in the world.

He will be greatly missed by so many. And always loved.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 6:00 PM at Surprise Funeral Care, 16063 W. Bell Rd., in Surprise, Arizona.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation in memory of Dakota, to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation at www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org.

A fundraiser on Facebook has been created at https://www.facebook.com/donate/2460511664002381/.

To sign the guestbook online and to share memories, and send condolences and well-wishes to the family, please visit, www.surprisefuneralcare.com.