Dr. John Anderson died Saturday February 19th at his home on Hayden Island. He was 71.
John A. Anderson was born to Lessie Anderson and Reverend Theodore Anderson on December 8, 1939 in Cross, South Carolina. He was the youngest of eight children.
John graduated from South Carolina State in 1961. He received a Masters Degree in Chemistry from Howard University in 1963 and graduated from Meharry Medical School in Nashville, Tennessee in 1967 receiving a Doctor of Medicine degree. John did his internship in Minnesota. He then served in the Army as the Head of the Army Hospital at Fort Detrick, Frederick, Maryland, during the Vietnamese War. He moved to Portland, Oregon in 1971 where he began his Residency at Good Samaritan Hospital in Internal Medicine. Later, Dr. Anderson joined Kaiser Permanente as a physician where he worked until retirement at East Interstate Clinic.
Dr. Anderson was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and a loyal Blazer fan.
He met and married his wife, Sally, on November 9, 1974. They have enjoyed 36 years together. John and Sally raised four children: Eric Nelson (Karen), Leslie Kracke (David), Brenda Wolfe (Paul) and Justin Anderson (Melissa). He was the loving grandfather to Sam and Luke Nelson, Paige and Kendall Kracke and Kaylee Anderson. He most enjoyed being with family and friends. Besides his wife, children and grandchildren his brothers and sisters, many nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives and friends will sorely miss him.
Contributions may be made in his memory to the American Kidney Foundation or Mercy Corp.
A memorial service will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 01, 2011, at Augustana Lutheran Church.
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February 15, 2019
Mary Fulton
We miss being able to dine out with him and talk to him.
February 15, 2019
Coworker
Robert Blomquist
A great man and doctor who also liked seeing his inpatients as the five of us did with the advent of Hospitalists. A great concern for his patients
March 9, 2011
Ellen Pierson
I only saw Dr. Anderson once and as his patient at Kaiser several years ago. His kindness and understanding will never be forgotten. Dr. Anderson's extra efforts on my behalf kept me from being paralyzed. I will never forget him and only wish that I'd been able to talk with him again.
I am very sorry for you loss.
March 6, 2011
Dear Sally - I read about John's passing and have had you in my thoughts ever since. I remember him as a very dignified man; a man with presence. I hope the end of his life was peaceful. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Please contact me; I would enjoy to see you again. Ellen Houx
March 5, 2011
Michael Munk
My only contact with Dr Anderson was as his patient at Kaiser interstate before he retired. But he impressed me as a skilled and caring physician. My condolences to his family
March 3, 2011
Corey Doyle
Aunt Sally,
Words cannot express the love we have for you and the rest of the family. Uncle John will be missed but NEVER forgotten. We are here for you Auntie if you need us. We Love you.
Love,
Corey
Shawna
Kori
& Kalia
March 2, 2011
Grandpa
We will miss you.
Paige and Kendall
March 2, 2011
Dr. Anderson will surely be missed.After 40 years as a client of our Barber shop. Love you Mrs.Anderson. Hello from Geneva. Paul Knauls
March 1, 2011
Casey Williams
Our hearts are very sad this morning knowing our dear loving cousin Dr. John Arthur Anderson will be funeralized in Portland, Oregan and we are unable to be there with cousin Sally, the children, cousin Ethel, cousin Theodore and other family members and friends.
Pinkie Casey-Willams-Charlotte, NC
February 28, 2011
We send our condolences Sally at a difficult time
Bob and Karen Blomquist
February 28, 2011
Sally, Runyon and I were sad to hear and hope you are doing fine. When we saw John and you in August we certainly enjoyed our selves. Bless you, call if you need some company.
February 28, 2011
Beverly Jackson
Sally, Runyon and I were sad to hear and hope you are doing fine. When we saw John and you in August we certainly enjoyed our selves. Bless you, call if you need some company.
February 28, 2011
Janet Cobb
Sally, I am aware of your sorrow as I make my way down a similar path. I think of you often and hope we might get together once the days smooth out a little.
love
Jan Cobb, Sager
February 27, 2011
Dr. John Arthur Anderson will truly be missed by his family and friends from Cross, South Carolina.
The children of Carrie Middleton Washington Casey and Lawton Casey
February 27, 2011
Andre Doyle
I just wanted to say I love you & you will be missed my uncle.
Until we meet again.
I love you Aunt Sally & we will always be here if you need us.
Your Nephew,
Andre
February 25, 2011
Timothy Titus
I'm sad about this. Such a good man. Such a good road traveled; so many have been influenced by his kind manner.
February 25, 2011
We enjoyed John--his quiet humor and calm demeanor. We especially enjoyed bicycling with John and Sally before his health problems began. His memory stays with us. Mary and Jerome Fulton
February 25, 2011
Pat and Carolyn
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
February 25, 2011
To Dr. John Arthur Anderson's family, You Are In Our Thoughts And Prayers. Dr. Nicholas J. Anderson, Col, U.S. Army (Ret.) & Family (Goose Creek, SC)
February 25, 2011
Lynn Easton
What a good and gentle man...he made this a better place.
February 25, 2011
Nancy and Dick Gates
We are saddened by John's passing. He was a kind, gentle man, a loving father and grandfather, and a caring physician. He will be missed by so many who's lives he touched. We wish comfort for his family and friends.
February 25, 2011
We are saddened by John's passing. He was a kind, gentle man, a loving husband, a beloved father and grandfather, and a caring physician. He will be missed by so many who's lives he touched. We wish comfort to John's family. Dick and Nancy Gates
February 23, 2011
Our hearts are sadden by the recent loss of our dear cousin John Arthur Anderson.
G. Pinkie Casey-Williams and family
Charlotte, NC
February 22, 2011
Johanna Casey St. Amie
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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