Donald L. Anderson

ANDERSON, DONALD L. Donald L. Anderson, 61, beloved Husband and Father passed away at home peacefully on March 8, 2015, after a brave three year battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Diane (Carletti) Anderson, who was by his side day and night following his diagnosis; son Jason and partner Christopher Heise; son Joshua and fiancAC.e Christine Kiser; father-in-law Albert Carletti; brother-in-law David Carletti; niece Michelle Carletti and nephew Michael Carletti. As empty-nesters, he and Diane enjoyed travel; favorite spots included New England and several cruises to warm, Caribbean destinations. A life-long resident of Albuquerque, Don graduated from Manzano High School in 1971 where he met his sweetheart Diane. He was an apprentice at Carroll Plumbing and in 1978 he and Diane opened Accurate Plumbing, Inc. which they operated successfully until his diagnosis in 2012. Don held a "Master Plumber" designation and license from the State of New Mexico. Don had a love of sports. He coached AYSO soccer and Mile High Little League baseball and never missed watching a game when his youngest son, Josh, was playing high school baseball at Manzano. He was a diehard Dallas Cowboy and NY Yankee fan, played golf, watched UNM Lobo basketball and loved March Madness. Several Father's Days were spent with Jason and Josh traveling to US Open Golf Tournaments around the country. He loved their beagles Bailey and Brandy, enjoyed barbecuing and spending time in the yard; he particularly loved the fish pond and water fall in the backyard. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. A private interment will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Don's name to Animal Humane New Mexico, www.animalhumanenm.org , or New Mexico Cancer Center Foundation, www.nmcancercenterfoundation.org .