Dr. John Arthur Anderson

1939 - 2011

Dr. John Arthur Anderson obituary, 1939-2011, Portland, OR

BORN

1939

DIED

2011

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John Anderson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 21, 2011.

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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