Brett Anderson

BRETT CALDWELL ANDERSON

Fairfield

Brett Caldwell Anderson, 66, of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at his home with his loving wife by his side. As were his wishes, his body has been cremated and a celebration was held to honor a life well lived. Memorial contributions in Brett's honor may be directed to the St. Gabriel and All Angels Church in Fairfield. Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Brett Anderson was born Aug. 15, 1955, in Ithaca, N.Y., to Donald and Shirley Caldwell Anderson. The family resided in Amherst, Mass., where his father was a professor at a local college. After graduating high school, Brett followed his passion for art to Colorado, where he graduated with an art degree. In 1980, he moved to Fairfield, Iowa, and began working in the kitchen at Maharishi International University, as well as completing his MBA. In 2012, Brett met the love of his life, Shanti White. The two were married on June 6, 2015, at the St. Gabriel Church in Fairfield, Iowa. Brett was currently working for the university as a senior associate working with students on their job placements. He was a practitioner of Transcendental Meditation and spent five years as a part of the Invincible America Assembly. Brett loved sports, especially ice hockey and was an avid New England Patriots fan. He was a gifted artist and found peace while painting or sculpting. Brett will not only be remembered for his love of life, but for his huge heart and infectious sense of humor that he shared with his family and his many friends.

Brett was preceded in death by his father, Donald Anderson.

Left to share his story is his loving wife, Shanti Anderson of Fairfield, Iowa; his mother, Shirley Anderson; two siblings, Daryl Mooney and Gary Anderson; as well as many extended family and friends.