Gabriel J. Anderson

Gabriel James Anderson "Gabe", 23 of Bismarck, ND, passed away unexpectedly on January 19th, 2025

A celebration of life service will begin at 1:30pm, Saturday, January 25, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.

Family will greet guests an hour prior to the service. 

Gabriel was born to James (Jim) and Jaime (Heinz) Anderson on June 30th, 2001, in Rockford, IL. He attended grade school at St. Anne and was a graduate of Saint Mary’s Central High School. He worked as a Newscast Director at KX News which was fitting because he always enjoyed that line of work.

Gabe had a smile and laugh that brightened any room, and his outgoing personality made everyone feel welcome. He inherited his remarkable singing voice from his mother, Jaime, and had a deep passion for music. He played guitar which led him to perform in several bands within the Bismarck area. Gabe was recognized for his sociable nature and kind heart. He consistently made efforts to include everyone and ensure they enjoyed themselves. Despite growing up in a military community and relocating frequently, Gabe never had difficulty forming friendships. Some of his most cherished memories and stories originated from the period when his family was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Gabe had beautiful long locks of hair, and the family joke was that he needed to go see Travis, his dad’s barber, to get a haircut, exactly like his dad’s, high and tight. Gabe and his stepmom, Ivy had a special bond, and he would make trips to the farm in Canada with friends to visit and spend time in nature. 

Gabriel cherished his time outdoors, engaging in hunting and fishing with his dad, brothers, and friends. He had a deep passion for photography, striving to capture the perfect shot, and appreciated using print film from as he put it “back in the day.” Anybody who ever spent time on a car ride with Gabe knew they would be treated to his own personal podcast with his views coming across the strongest. Nights around the super table were filled with loud laughter and many stories to tell. Gabe recently began dating Maddy Bitz. They enjoyed spending a lot of time together, which kept Gabe's positive outlook strong. 

Gabe is survived by his mother, Jaime and her husband Brent Tamor of New Orleans, Louisiana; father, Jim and stepmother, Ivy Anderson, Manitoba, Canada; brothers, Seth and Isaac Anderson of Bismarck; stepsister, Jenseia, and stepbrothers Blaize and Wyatt Eastland from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Additionally, he is remembered by aunt and uncle, David and Nancy Heinz of Byron, MN; cousins, Jacob and Joshua Heinz; aunt, Jennifer Rinas; cousins Madison (Jordan) Irman and Mason Rinas of Bismarck; and grandparents Duane and Jackie Heinz of Bismarck.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Darryl (Andy) and Barb Anderson of Bismarck.