Kris Anderson

Kris M. Anderson Kris Marie Anderson was born in Morris, Minnesota, on March 2, 1962, the daughter of David and Yvonne (Solvie) Dosdall. She was baptized and confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Cyrus and attended school in Cyrus until the family moved to Alexandria in 1978. Kris graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria in 1980 and furthered her education at the Anoka Ramsey Technical College where she majored in Human Services. Upon graduation she came back to Alexandria and was employed by the DAC assisting with the mentally and physically challenged. On December 23, 1989, Kris was united in marriage to Chris Anderson . The couple lived in Prior Lake and from 2000 to 2005 they lived in Duluth. They, and their family of two boys, moved back to Alexandria in 2004 and began operating the Anderson Outpost near Carlos State Park until 2010. Kris loved to garden, loved going to garage sales and hunting for antiques. She especially enjoyed watching her boys play baseball. Kris died on December 26, 2012, at Knute Nelson at the age of 50 years. She is survived by her boys Christian Anderson of Alexandria and Kaden Anderson of Alexandria; brothers Kevin (Leslie) Dosdall of San Angelo, TX and Jere Dosdall of Potsville, TX and a sister Julie (Steven) Sherman of Garfield. Also surviving are her parents David Dosdall of Potsville, TX and Yvonne Solvie of Alexandria and nieces and nephews Alex Dosdall, Ted Dosdall, Hannah Dosdall, Kodi Dosdall, Bailey Shay, Maggie Shay, and Colton Sherman. Kris was preceded in death by her infant daughter Shantel Faith Anderson. Memorial services were held on Monday, December 31, 2012, from the Calvary Lutheran Church with Rev. Hans Dahl officiating. Music was provided by Kim Byrne, pianist, and soloists Kelly Smith and Jere Solvie. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria www.andersonfuneral.net