Robert Carl "Bob" Anderson

1923 - 2013

Robert Carl "Bob" Anderson obituary, 1923-2013

BORN

1923

DIED

2013

Robert Anderson Obituary

Robert Carl "Bob" Anderson, 89, of Paradise, CA; owner of R.C. Anderson Taxidermy passed away on September 27, 2013, from liver cancer.
Bob was born in San Diego, CA on December 30, 1923. After graduating from San Diego High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Private 1st class Anderson was awarded the purple heart for combat injuries sustained while serving under George S. Patton.
In 1946 Robert married Ann Harper and had three children. In 1970 Robert moved to Paradise CA where he became a distinguished and highly respected taxidermist. Bob was a lover of nature which he expressed through his rare artistic talent. A private service is planned for later in the year in San Diego.
His steadfast work ethic, kind gentle approach and resilient sense of humor endured him to valued customers as well as friends and family.
Bob is survived by his son, Don Anderson, daughters, Pamela Lawless, and Theresa Peters, and step-daughter, Gail Schwabenland; brother, Donald Anderson, sister, Betty Herndon, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was a kind and caring man who's lifelike creations will continue to give pleasure to all who see them.

Published by Paradise Post from Oct. 5 to Nov. 4, 2013.
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Angelia Apholz

June 21, 2020

Papa, There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. Sometimes, I am overwhelmed with feelings joy other times I am sorrowed that I will not get to make more memories with you. You are the best Grand father anyone could have ever asked for. Thank you for all that you have done and all the good things your memory will do to enhance my life and my children's lives. You were and still are My Hero. I love you now until forever.

Angel Apholz

March 27, 2014

Mr Bob, I was your server at Casa Paradiso for over a year... I just want to say you were a wonderful,kind, polite man!!!! You were such a beautiful sole!!! I pray that The Lord excepts you into his loving arms!!! May you rest in peace!!!!! God Bless You!!! Love your server, Amber!!:)

Amber Greenwald

October 27, 2013

You will be missed Grandpa Anderson. You were always a positive presence in my life. I hope my boys have some of your love of wildlife, your artistic talent, your work ethic and kindness.

Julia Anderson Yates

October 22, 2013

I always looked forward to spring time fishing trips with uncle Bob.I am blessed to have spent many days fishing and enjoying his company.We had great times together.He will never be forgotten.

Perry Acampora

October 9, 2013

Gail~ I`m so sorry to hear about your step father! I remember him & your mom! So sorry to hear this sad news. I just losst my sister. my he rest in peace. my heart goes out to you & all his loved ones!

Vikki (Kleinert) Smith

October 8, 2013

Well RC, This just means our chats just have to get a little personal now, I will miss you..I will think of you often and remember you eveytime I look around my house..what a great guy. Heaven has another good one..sweet dreams my friend

Sharon Meyers

October 8, 2013

A great Friend and well be missed by many With Love Connie Betz

October 8, 2013

My "Papa" was and will always be the best man Ive ever known. He raised me from a baby and loved me unconditionally even though I was not biologically his grand child. He will always be remembered, loved and very missed. R.I.P I love you "Papa" I am also sorry that you didnt get to meet some of my younger children.. for they loved you just as much as the ones who knew you.

Sonya Albert-Schiller(Anderson)

October 6, 2013

Sonya Albert-Schiller(Anderson)

October 6, 2013

Papa, you will always be loved and we will miss you. Love you very much from me and all you great grand kids.

Rich Albert

October 5, 2013

A kind soft spoken talented man==A great fisherman & outdoorsman==The Giants will miss you watching them== I'm sure you are hooking up some huge bass in the lakes of heaven==You will be missed by many including me

Bob Sims

October 5, 2013

I have fond memories of hunting quail with Bob on his fathers property in the San Diego back country and deer hunting above Ramona and the Sierras and flunkying for him when he mounted my hunting trophies when he lived in La Mesa. I will always remember him saying " thanks for the lesson" when I bagged a deer and he didn't on one of our hunts.

Joel Hastings

October 5, 2013

I will always love you Papa. You were the best grandfather anyone could have ever asked for. You will be in our thoughts and hearts forever! I am honored that my children got to meet you and experience the wonderful man you are. I love you!

Angelia Apholz

October 5, 2013

Even though its been many hunting moons....I still remember the soft spoken man , with the sweet smile and the enormous talent.
In Spirit,
Gretchen K. Terry

October 5, 2013

You will always be remembered , missed and loved very much "My Papa"

sonya Albert-Schiller

October 5, 2013

Robert- You were the greatest uncle EVER! I will always regret not having stayed in closer contact with you over the past years. My own Dad pretty well summed it up when he said you were cut from the same cloth as your own father, Iver, of whom I never heard anyone say a bad word. God bless you.

Mike Sergent

October 5, 2013

May you rest in peace good friend. The memories of all the hunting and fishing trips will be remembered forever. Thank you for your military contribution to this country so we may all live in freedom You will be missed

Connie Malquist

October 5, 2013

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