Brett Anderson

It is with great sadness that Adams County Fire Rescue shares the passing of Firefighter Brett Anderson, on Saturday 04/22/2017 at the age of 55, after a courageous battle with cancer. Brett had a passion for life. He was strong and compassionate through the hard times, and embraced the good times. Brett was known for his signature moustache, and infectiously positive personality.

Brett worked as a mechanic for over 30 years while developing his passion as a firefighter. He approached all things in life enthusiastically, which includes his career. He continued to support family, friends and his fire stations with his skills as a mechanic after he transitioned to his Firefighter role. Brett began EMT classes in 1992. He was a volunteer Firefighter for Edgewater Fire Department from 1994 to 2012. He worked as a reserve for North Washington Fire District from 2002 to 2007. He became a career Firefighter for Adams County Fire Rescue on 12/01/2007. Brett continued to support the City of Edgewater each 4th of July by helping with the annual fireworks display.

Brett was born 01/29/1962 into a loving family led by a firefighter himself, Roger Anderson, and Mother Penny Mahan, and step parents Judy Anderson and Terry Mahan. He was survived by his brothers Warren Mahan, Dirk Anderson, sister in-law Marci Anderson, step sisters, including several nieces and nephews who hold fond memories that will never fade.

Brett met his wife Cecilia in 1987, and they were married in 1993. They loved family camping trips to Mirror Lake and riding together on his 2003 Firefighter Edition Ultra Classic Harley Davidson. Their two sons, Orlando Baca and Phillip Lopez, fondly remember their father as a strict but very loving person. Brett and his daughter Brandy Anderson shared a very close bond through baseball and baby-dolls, enjoying times filled with imagination & education. Brett’s daughter-in-laws Raynie Baca and Marlena Lopez both remember Brett welcoming them to the family in his own unique way, and embracing them with love. Brett has nine grandchildren: Andrea Lopez, Jessica Lopez, Cyruss Baca, Dominic Lopez, Sonya Lopez, Phil Lopez Jr, Skyler Baca, Bella Baca, and Daltynn Baca. Brett was especially close to all of his grandchildren. Brett was truly devoted to making everyone’s lives great. He lived for the opportunity to take part in molding all children to becoming model citizens into adulthood, such as, Peter James Kullman, who he considered another son.

Looking ahead, we are making preparations for Brett’s celebration of life service, which will be Friday, 04/28/2017, at 11 a.m. at Grace Church, 6969 Sheridan Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 5pm to 8pm at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary. Following the memorial service on Friday, the family has asked that a procession of Adams County units, external fire/law enforcement agencies, as well as friends and family proceed to Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary and Crematory at 7777 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. Please keep Brett Anderson's family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of a truly amazingly fun and gregarious man. Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Cemetery & Arboretum, Wheat Ridge, CO.