Bryan Carl Anderson, 47, Minot and co-owner of Papa John's Pizza died on Friday, August 3, 2012 in a Minot hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bryan was born on July 12, 1965 in Jamestown, ND to Robert C. and Betty Lou (Sims) Anderson. He was reared in Fargo and Minot where the family moved in 1975. He graduated from Minot High School in 1983. As a young adult he was employed at Domino's Pizza in Minot. Shortly thereafter, he transitioned into other business opportunities and purchased Domino's Pizza franchises in the Leavenworth, Kansas area. When the Papa John's Pizza franchise in Minot became available he sold the stores in Kansas and became a co-owner of the franchise in Minot.

Bryan married Melissa Rambel on September 4, 2004 in St. Leo's Catholic Church - MInot. They made their home in Minot and were the proud parents of Annyka and Roxanne.

Bryan was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church and especially enjoyed relaxing on the patio or around the camp fire with friends and family, watching Vikings football games, motocross racing and car racing. He enjoyed photography, golf and racquetball and building Honda Z-50's. Even though he was known for his work ethic, his family was his pride and joy.

Bryan's loving family includes his wife Melissa; children Annyka Anderson of Minot and Roxanne Weigel of Wahpeton; granddaughter Jordan Weigel; sisters: Beth Anderson of Minot and Becky Nelson and her son Riley Nelson both of Minot and Bobby Anderson of Mesa AZ; sister- and brother-in-law: Melinda Rambel Stone and Jon Stone; aunts and uncles: Randy and Karen Stiller of Hazen and Mike and Paulette Anderson of Minot; cousins: Curtis Engebretson, Carla Camp and Laurel Rohrer.

Bryan was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday August 7, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. in St. Leo's Catholic Church - Minot.
Vigil Prayer Service: Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
Interment will be in Rosehill Memorial Park - Minot.
Visitation: Monday noon until 3:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home Minot and from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the church.
Memorials are preferred to Trinity Hospice, Hope Lodge of Nashville TN or to the donor's choice.