Nick Anderson Remembered
Friends, family attend memorial service Friday to honor senior
Sophie MattsonTHE SANTA CLARANovember 13, 2014
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] Santa Clara accounting major from San Jose, known for his quick wit, intellect and compassion for others, died last Tuesday.
Twenty-one-year-old Nick Anderson’s friends said Anderson was incredibly bright and had a knack for making other people laugh.
Senior David Copeland said Anderson was an introvert around strangers, but became “loud and outgoing” once he got to know somebody.
“He always lifted the room when he walked in,” Copeland said. “He was a constant stream of jokes and light-hearted comments.”
Anderson’s friends described him as a sincere, generous and compassionate person who always prioritized the needs of others.
“A day before he passed away, Nick shared some of the kindest words anyone had ever said to me,” said senior Connor Hauck. “He’s one of the most deeply compassionate people I’ve ever known.”
Hauck described Anderson as his “partner in crime” in class. Anderson earned top grades, according to Hauck, and had “razor-sharp insights and attention to detail.”
Anderson also enjoyed helping others with academics and was a great teacher, according to senior Carleen Abarro.
He was an avid fan of the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Jets, and loved playing soccer and hockey, said senior Sean Merchak.
“He boasted an exhaustive knowledge on so many different players and teams,” Hauck said. “His face shone with enthusiasm when he talked about the New York Jets, and even though I’m not a huge sports fan, Nick’s excitement never failed to make me grin.”
Because of his passion for working on cars, Anderson aspired to become involved in the auto industry, Merchak added. Known as a picky eater, Anderson always found new restaurants to show his friends and enjoyed eating Mexican food at La Victoria Taqueria.
Anderson’s memorial service was held at Mission Santa Clara on Nov. 8.
Contact Sophie Mattson at smattson@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.