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Jason Bradley Israel Anderson June 23, 1976 - Dec. 6th, 2006 Born on June 23, 1976 in Fort Hood, Texas to the delight and love of his father, mother, adoring sister and a host of grand-parents, aunts, uncles and cousins Jason Bradley Israel Anderson began his journey to touch and enrich all of our lives. He was eloquent, talented, smart, funny, introspective and analytical but more importantly we are eternally grateful he was ours to love and laugh with. From Fort Hood, to Austin, to Massachusetts to New Orleans, Jason shone as a writer and creative talent in so many mediums. He graduated from high school at the Saint Michael's Academy in
Austin, Texas and went on to attend both Amherst University and obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Texas. His life long love of learning led him to The University of New Orleans where he obtained his Masters Degree in Urban Planning with a thesis on the Poydras Street Corridor. Because of his deep love for the city of New Orleans he stayed and began work on his doctorate. He loved cities, architecture, art, literature, film and music. His sense of humor and encyclopedic knowledge in many fields made him a teacher to everyone in his life. He has a photographic memory and many times mapped the way for the family! He is survived by his parents Israel and Janice Kathleen Anderson, sister, Courtney Elizabeth Anderson (or Lizzie as we love to call her) all of the Austin area. He is also loved deeply and missed by his grandmother, Edythe Heslip of Waco, step-grandmother Mildred Whitlock of Philadelphia, PA, great-aunt Billie Jo Walton of Sherman, Texas, aunts Francis Parks, Maryellen Hicks, Deborah Peoples, Natalie Whitlock and Barbara McMillan, uncles Euwart Anderson and Michael McMillan. He also leaves loving first cousins Stephanie Parks, Suzan- Lori Parks and Paul Oscher, Donald R. Parks, Rodney and Felicia Mudd, Derek LaVergne, Erin Kathleen Hicks, Channing Peoples, Whitney Peoples, Tonya Anderson, Euwart B. Anderson and a host of second cousins and loving friends. Services and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at Cook-Walden Capital Parks, 14501 North IH 35 in Pflugerville.
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I am a writer friend of Jason's. I continue to think of him. He mattered and I'm sorry, even now almost 13 years later, that he's not around. He was a wonderful, skilled creator.
Jennifer Almiron-Ziegler
March 16, 2007
I am a classmate from Amherst College, Class of '98. I remember Tracey Watts, his friend. I am sorry for your loss.
Tracey Valencia
March 16, 2007
Jason brought joy to everyone around him. I first met him our first year at Amherst College in Massachusetts...and he was such a special person to all of us...He held such an impact on others that years later, my parents would still speak of his visit to our house in Augusta, GA.
He held a special place in my heart and always will. You all are in my prayers because I know that his absence is a tremendous loss.
Love,
Tracey Watts Valencia
Ken, Denise, Alexander and Ethan Zarker/Pantelis
December 29, 2006
Our thoughts and actions go out to the memory of Jason and his loving family. We love you.
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I'm another online friend of Jason, though we lost touch over the years. Listening to him talk about how much he loved his Urban Planning studies inspired me to finally apply for and attend grad school myself. If all goes as planned, I'll graduate in May.
I'm another online friend of his. We never met but I greatly enjoyed his humor, idealism, and warmth. To all his loved ones, I hope that time will ease your grief and deepen the sweetness of your memories. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Rebecca Deaton
December 21, 2006
I am so sorry about your loss. I was a writer friend of Jason's and though we never met he's touched my life through his words. He had a beautiful soul and mind. My thoughts and prays are with you all.
Carolyn Adams
December 19, 2006
Israel and Family,
I recently learned of the loss of your beloved son and brother. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Irene Toliver
December 14, 2006
I.P. and Kathleen,
Our prayers are with you and your family. No words can explain how deeply I feel about your loss. Keeping you in our prayers. May God continue to bless you and yours.
William & Irene Toliver
Luctrician Hamilton
December 12, 2006
Israel, In times such as these, words do not flow forth easily. May the love and comfort of family and friends and strength from God the Almighty sustain you through this most sorrowful time. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I know that God will continue to shelter you with his love and provide you much comfort and strength to endure the loss of your beloved son,Jason. Sincerely,
Luctrician Hamilton
Atiq Sediqi
December 11, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please accept my deepest condolences. I share the pain of your loss.
Not my Golden Boy! Your leaving has caused such anguish and agony. You were a beloved son, brother, nephew, grandchild, cousin and friend. I can only find solace in believing that God must have needed your brillance. Perhaps heaven needed structures that only you could imagine, or maybe the angels needed the warmth of your loving spirit. I also know that you and our precious Aunt Marjorie are awing the saints with your profound conversations. I know she has her arms around you and you are both overjoyed to be together. For those of us that are grieving for you, perhaps we should remember that Robert Frost reminded us that "Nothing Gold Can Stay."
Mandy Ellifritz
December 11, 2006
All of SBLGA's thoughts are with your family at this time.
Glenn Lewis
December 11, 2006
Israel,
I can only imagine the loss you and your family have endured. I knew Jason through your proud description. It was a father's description of a beacon. That beacon shall remain for you and yours.
Kristinn Vazquez
December 11, 2006
Israel,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your many wonderful, loving memories help carry you through this time of grief.
Linda Thompson
December 11, 2006
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Jason will live on in the hearts of all those lives he so richly touched. May time help heal your broken hearts. You will be in my prayers.
Cookie Baker
December 11, 2006
Kathleen and I.P.,
We were saddened to hear that Jason is gone; we remember his fun childhood and teen days with cousins Whitney and Channing in Fort Worth. He was a unique and brilliant young man. What amazing memories you must have - a stellar life!
We are praying for you, and extend our compassion. and sympathy to your entire family. Love to you all from the Baker family and Funeral Home.
Monica Segura, SMA Class of 1994
December 10, 2006
My deepest condolences to your family. Jason was always promient in my memories of St. Michael's. He was a bright light with a quick smile and an infectious laugh. My prayers are with you.
John Haskett
December 10, 2006
JASON, YOU WERE ONE OF OUR FAVORITE FRIENDS ON THE fnlSET. You were brilliant, funny, and tons of fun. Andrea and I loved being around you and we were gonna call you this weekend to hang out, as you had just given us your number. We cannot believe that someone as wonderful as you could be taken away from us.Rest well, friend.
Dianne Wilkins
December 10, 2006
Israel and family, you are in my prayers. As a parent I empathize with your loss.
Peggy Thomas
December 9, 2006
We, at the Pflugerville YMCA wish to express our sorrow at the loss of Jason. He was always fun, and more recently, excited about his part in the "Friday Night Lights" series. We will miss his smiling face and cheery conversation. We express our condolences to his family. Pflugerville YMCA Staff
DIANA (SPICEY) EARL
December 9, 2006
JASON, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ME AS WELL AS OUR OTHER FRIENDS FROM THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS EXTRAS. I ENJOYED TALKING AND LAUGHING WITH YOU. I WAS HAPPY TO KNOW YOU HAD FAMILY FROM WACO AND I JUST MOVED HERE TO AUSTIN FROM WACO AND MET YOU.I LOVED YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR AND THE WAY YOU KEPT ME LAUGHING WHEN WE WERE ON THE SET. I REMEMBER TELLING YOU, DON'T GO TOO FAR, WHEN I BECOME A SCREENWRITER I WAS COMING TO FIND YOU AND WRITE A MOVIE BASED ON YOUR CHARACTER, MINES, AND OTHERS. NOW YOU ARE GONE, BUT I WILL NEVER FORGET WHO YOU ARE. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED. GOD BLESS US ALL.
Shelli Oliphant
December 8, 2006
Anybody who truly knew Jason can’t help but to think of him and smile. He had such a great sense of humor and was a pleasure to be around. I am grateful I was able to have a wonderful childhood with him. I have already sent up my prayer request for him to design and get started on my mansion (with one of his famous waterfalls inside) and can't wait to see him again! Courtney, Uncle Israel and Aunt Kathleen please know you all are in my heart, mind, and prayers.
Priscilla Hopkins
December 8, 2006
A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam. For a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world. But then it flies on again, and though we wish it could have stayed, we feel so lucky just to have seen it.
With remembrance and peace -- your friend -- Priscilla
Priscilla Rosen Hopkins
Dec 8, 2006
Austin, TX
Charlie Adams
December 8, 2006
Israel and Family,
I pray that comfort finds you in all of this. You are loved by many, lean on those close to you.
Gladys Sharkey
December 8, 2006
I share the pain of your loss and the pleasure of your memories of Jason. In time the pleasures will out shadow the pain. We were all blessed to have had him in our lives. May God bless and keep you.
Kelley Knight
December 8, 2006
Kathleen,
You always talked so wonderfully about your children especially about your son's adventures traveling the Southern states as he ventured from college to college working on education. I always admired how close your family is and I know that will help you through.
Pama Mullen
December 8, 2006
Jason worked with us here at Division of Workers' Comp (Health & Safety) for a brief time and was well loved. He brightened our days made us laugh and we enjoyed his cooking. We missed him when he left to follow other interest. It was nice to hear from him time to time. We truly will miss hearing of his many travels. I like to wish the family the best through the tough times ahead. With sincere saddness in the loss of Jason. Pama Mullen, Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Worker's Comp.
Helen Cutler
December 8, 2006
I am so very sorry to hear about Jason. During the time we worked together, I came to like him very much. He was funny, witty, and a really nice person. He spoke highly of his family and especially of his sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eli Martinez
December 8, 2006
My thoughts go to you and your family.
KATHY BELL
December 8, 2006
My prayers are with you at your time of loss.
Alice Johnson
December 8, 2006
Mr.& Mrs. Anderson, Courtney, Mrs. Heslip and the family: Please know that I am so sorry for your loss. We often don't understand "why", but we do know that the love of God will keep us.My prayers are with the family. Maybe Jason is still mapping the way for you to find your way home.
Cynthia Williams
December 8, 2006
May God provide you and your family peace and comfort during these times. Trust in God and He will direct your path. God promise to give us peace. In John 14:27, He says. "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." In John 16:33, He says, "I have said this to you, that in me your may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
Celeste Hoehne
December 8, 2006
Israel and family - I know the pain you are going through - that of losing a child. Please take comfort in knowing that whatever God had planned for him, he accomplished; it is now up to us to carry on his legacy. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. In love and sympathy, Celeste
Israel, thank you for being a rock and voice of encouragement for so many - so many times. May the peace that transcends all understanding give you rest and comfort at this time.
"For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall understand fully, even as I have been fully understood. So faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love."
Our prayers are with all of you.
Judy Dockery
December 8, 2006
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding.
Robbie Brooks
December 8, 2006
I.P. and Family:
Just wanted to send our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your son. You have our prayers and God bless you!
Waco friends,
Robbie, Roy, Joe Brooks / Myretha Brooks Gadlin
ROBERT MARSHALL
December 8, 2006
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESSING AND STRENGTH BE WITH YOU.
Clarence Gray
December 8, 2006
Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.(Matt 5:4) I and many others share your grief and pray that the comforting grace of God will be sufficient.
Mary Kemp
December 8, 2006
Hi, Israel,
I am so sorry to see the lost of your son. I want you to know that we are thinking and praying for you and your family.
Sincerely,
Mary Kemp
James Rice
December 8, 2006
Israel I am so sorry for your loss.
Paul Wylie
December 8, 2006
Kathleen and Family,
My prayers are with you. May God bless you in your time of sorrow.
Nona Kirkpatrick Baker
December 8, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
A.J. Moore Class of 1964
Cathy Bius
December 8, 2006
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Just wanted you to know that your co-workers are thinking of you and your family. Please let us know if you need anything.
Take care, Cathy
David Eppler
December 8, 2006
With deepest sympathy and prayerfull concern,
David Eppler, friend and coworker of Colonel Anderson
Debra Griffin
December 8, 2006
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Jason's bright light will always shine bright in this world.
Rhonda Smith
December 8, 2006
My prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Only God knows his plan for each of us, our jobs are to pray and in time understand.
Joyce Stubblefield
December 8, 2006
Our sincere and deepest sympathy to you and the family. Please remember you are in our prayers for such a time as this. Joyce and Family
Toni Allen
December 8, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Annette Smith
December 8, 2006
Israel, my heart and my prayers go out to you and your family members. May God bless and keep you all during your time of bereavement. Know that the Lord is your strength and refuge. He is your comforter and your burden bearer. In the All Mighty Name of Jesus.
Sincerely, Annette Evans Smith and Edward and Ariana
Linda and Clarence Haynie
December 8, 2006
Israel and family - our heartfelt sympathy for such a devastating loss. You are in our thoughts and hearts as you struggle throught this difficult time. Linda & C.A.
debra goodlett
December 8, 2006
Kathleen & Family,
My heart goes out to all of you. Although I did not know Jason personally, I remember our many talks about our sons. I hope you find comfort knowing Jason is at peace.
With love & understanding,
Debra Goodlett
Pat Blacknell
December 8, 2006
My deepest sympathy! (I can only imagine.) I am here for you & I am there in spirit; if you need me just call. I am so sorry I am not there with you all today. You are all in my prayers & I love you all very much. Bobbi & Kricket send love too.
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Israel P. Anderson Collection | Library of Congress
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Deceased December 6, 2006
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Secondary Schools
St. Michael's Catholic Academy
Higher Ed
University of Texas At Austin
University of New Orleans
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