JOHN DOUGLAS ANDERSON

Condolences & Memories (6 entries)

• Our family grew up at Ponemah side by side with the Andersons. My brother Jim was best friends with John. They were always cruising in cars or hanging out in the bunk house together, usually with John's dog, Rex. John would also sneak over and devour my mom's cookies or "borrow" her car, which the boys found hilarious. My brother David also hung out with John's sister, Sandy. Our parents shared interests and enjoyed seeing the kids having fun together. We all hung out on the ramp or on inner tubes in the water. John is forever part of our memories of the lake. He was funny and fearless and will be missed. My deep condolences to Margaret, Sandy and Roxanne. - Posted by: Catherine Shearer (Family friend) on: May 03, 2019

• Sadly, we've lost one of the most knowledgeable Mopar enthusiasts around. I will miss the phone conversations with my cousin when he would randomly call for advise on something that didn't have points or a carburetor. (You gotta be a car guy to understand that one) We would often ramble on about absolutely nothing in particular and I always made a point of closing my office door so I could enjoy every last word he had to say to me whether it be a five minute or forty five minute conversation. People who knew John well would agree with this...John would never never let you leave without these few things...1, giving you some of his knowledge that you didn't already know, 2.. making sure you had enough money in your pocket for the "just in case " and 3, if you were hungry he'd make sure you were fed...I.E.Roxane, make David a sandwich!!! I don't know of a kinder or more gentle man than my cousin John, unless you drove a Chevy or a Ford ( then you were just asking for it!)but that aside, whenever you had the privilege to be with him, somehow it just made your day! R.I.P. my friend, I will miss you dearly. - Posted by: David Conlin (Cousin ) on: May 03, 2019

• Heaven is a little livelier now, with a free spirit back in that beloved white Challenger. You were a good man, John, and a fine friend. Thanks, mate. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Randal McIlroy (Friend) on: Apr 29, 2019

• John was the best brother anyone could have asked for. You could always count on John. He was honest, dependable and had a touch of the dry Anderson humour. John had a true sense of right and wrong and would not compromise his beliefs. We were close and I lost not only my brother but a good friend. May he be in peace now without pain. He will be missed. - Posted by: Margaret Ann Anderson (sister) on: Apr 26, 2019

• My family had a cottage across from the Andersons. My brother dated John's sister. We became friends. John was very generous with his boat rides, and would always offer if we wanted to go out on the lake. We enjoyed the lake, the boat and his convertible that he loved to drive in summer and listen to "Beach Boys". He had a great sense of humor. I have not seen him in years. I was very sorry to hear of his illness. My condolences to his wife Roxanne and his sisters Sandra and Margaret Ann - Posted by: Sue Heglin (Old family friend) on: Apr 23, 2019

• I have known John approx. 10 years maybe longer. I had the privilege to do some service work on his vehicles when he was unable to do some more physical repairs. From the first visit to my shop we became instant friends. It was always a great pleasure to do stuff for John as he really appreciated any little extra stuff we did during his visits, he was famous for thanking all my staff for their great work and usually got involved in a mopar conversation with my main mechanic. John was a true gentleman to all of us, and a very interesting man to have conversations with. I looked forward to his shop visits. Somehow he always worked Roxanne into the conversation suggesting he had no idea how he was so lucky to be with her. John loved Roxanne, his dogs, his home and his cars ....he treated all of us like we were something special not just another garage. John was a true gentleman and I will miss him. I am very lucky to have spent time with him. - Glenn Owen - Posted by: Glenn Owen (Friend) on: Apr 23, 2019