Douglas Anderson

Douglas Dirk Anderson (Dirk), 54, of Grand Junction, Colorado died September 1st in a tragic motorcycle accident in Bangs Canyon part of Grand Junction’s neighboring National Monument.

Dirk was born in Lincoln, Nebraska to parents Douglas Hawley Anderson and Janice Elaine Schnell. He married his spouse of 30 years Theresa Jill Anderson on June 3rd of 1989. Dirk was co-creator and co-owner of Grand Junctions local outerwear brand Loki LLC. Dirk also spent 29 years working for St. Mary’s hospital. He always said health care was of the noblest of professions.

Dirk was fueled with passion and excelled in most things including; golf, climbing high alpine mountains, back country skiing, ultralight backpacking, and international travel. His compassion for people and love for his family and friends was one of his most admirable qualities. He was advocate for living life to the fullest and always making time to play.

Dirk is survived by wife Theresa Anderson, parents Douglas Anderson and Janice Anderson, daughters Acadia Wilson and Cierra Anderson, granddaughter Valla Wilson, brother Seth Anderson, Son-in-law’s Dustin Wilson and Logan Moody, Sister-in-law Randi Marsh and nephew Asa Anderson. Dirks brother Jared passed April 12th of 2018.

Dirk’s incredible journey will be celebrated on September 14th at 2pm in the West Middle Schools gymnasium 123 W Orchard Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81505. Service only no reception to follow.

The family thanks the community for all their love and support.