Alan Paul Aniksdal

Alan Paul Aniksdal, 85 October 3, 1939 – February 8,2025 Our family’s foundation cracked and shattered on Saturday, February 8, 2025 when we had to say goodbye to our very own “mountain of a man”, Alan Paul Aniksdal. Alan was born in Butte, MT to Arne and Lois (Turnicuff) Aniksdal on October 3, 1939; he completed their family by being the youngest and only son they hoped for. Alan attended Longfellow School and graduated from Butte High School in 1957. As a man of many qualities, he held various jobs throughout his lifetime, but his favorite was being an instrument technician at Pascoe Music Service for 30 years. Besides his incredible work ethic, he took the most pride in his family. On December 5, 1959, Alan married the love of his life, Lynn Benjamin. For the past 65 years, you rarely saw the two apart which was a true testament of their everlasting love and respect for one another. In 1960 they welcomed their first daughter, Lori, followed by Gayle in 1963. From then on, they created family traditions and magical moments that their daughters and grandchildren cherish and hold close to their hearts which include summers at Ennis Lake, winter ice skating rinks in the backyard, and epic Easter egg hunts among so many more. Being a true jack-of-all-trades and family hero, Alan participated in various activities throughout the community including archery, bowling, golfing, skiing, and playing practical jokes on anyone that could fall victim as well as being an active member of Gold Hill Lutheran Church. He could be found riding horses with Michelle and Kayla or dirt bikes with Amber and Ashlee; he was always willing to help with anything especially when it came to his granddaughters. He never shied away from their crazy ideas or projects that needed his expertise because he excelled at everything. Alan was known as Grampa Cuddles and Chillin to his four granddaughters and family which shows the amount of compassion, love, and devotion that he possessed. He was our everything and will be immensely missed every day! Alan is preceded in death by his parents, his parents-in-law Hubert and Alice Benjamin, and sisters Hazel Mayo and Myrtle Corder. He is survived by his loving wife, Lynn and daughters Lori (Tim) Matich and Gayle (Jim) Hunt; Granddaughters: Michelle Bosch, Amber (Bryan) Baldry, Kayla (Ray) Peterson, and Ashlee (Tim) Schmidt; Great grandchildren: Brecklyn and Brayker Bosch, Axten and Brogan Baldry, Julia (John) McIntosh, Alyssa (Brady Mikalatos) Peterson, Swayzee Peterson, and Sage and Sylee Schmidt; Great Great Grandchildren: Edyson and Kenisyn McIntosh; Sister: Shirley Hansen; In-Laws: Jan (Pat) Fitzpatrick, Sandy (Bill) Bandfield, Bill (Irene) Benjamin, and numerous nieces and nephews including Ronnie Kissock who visited often as well as many other family members and friends. Please join the family for a celebration of life and luncheon, at the Butte Depot on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 1:00pm. A private family service will take place later in the spring. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in memory of Alan to Gold Hill Lutheran Church or Mariah’s Challenge.

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Alan Paul Aniksdal

October 3, 1939 - February 8, 2025