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JAMES ANDERSON Obituary

JAMES ROBERT ANDERSON (Age 85)
On Sunday, March 25, 2018, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved father of David Anderson; husband of Nancy Anderson; brother of Jack (Carol) Anderson and Jill (Joe) Farry; uncle of Catherine, John, Susan, Rick and Michael. Memorial service will be celebrated at a later date. Interment private. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 28, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES ANDERSON

18 Entries

Witold Dobrowolski

April 21, 2018

My colleagues and I at the Institute of Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences will miss the many joyful moments which we all experienced during the visits of Professor Bob Anderson in Warsaw. Bob has left many precious memories in our institute. We would like to extend our heart-felt condolences to his family on this sad occasion.

My colleagues and I at the Institute of Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences will miss the many joyful moments which we all experienced during th

Daniel Dobrowolski

April 21, 2018

Roberto Ramos

April 14, 2018

Please accept my profound condolences on Bob's passing. I was deeply saddened when I learned of it. I have known Bob since 1999. He was a very gentle, soft-spoken and kind person. During afternoon breaks while working as postdoc at the University of Maryland, I would often wander to his office, where his door was always open when he was there, and chat with him on many topics. He was a patient listener, gently offering advice, and had a good sense of humor. I think many found comfort in talking with Bob - and I think that is why I am one of many who are writing here. Bob was also eager to share his experiences and work. A couple of times a week, he would wander down to our Quantum Computing lab at the sub-basement, where he was always a welcome figure who would put us at ease and who would bring jokes and tell stories that would break the monotony of work. Everyone in the sub-basement truly appreciated that. And when I was looking for work after my postdoc, he helped me in many ways that I appreciated.

Dr. Robert "Bob" Anderson was a great friend and colleague to many. And though he will be greatly missed by many, he leaves us with the legacy of great memories of his friendship and humanity.

-Roberto Ramos

April 8, 2018

I will miss him coming thru my yard and conversation we had on his way to visit his good friend Judd he always like to tease me about my Boston accent rip. Barbara wilson

Malgorzata Gorska

March 30, 2018

Bob Anderson was a very wise physicist and a very nice man. I had the advantage to collaborate with Bob for over 30 years, in Warsaw, in College Park, and in other places. Bob's help was invaluable. Bob helped me and my friends in many ways, not only in physics. We will always miss him.
It is sad Bob cannot correct my English now, I often asked him to do that.
My deepest sympathy to the family in the big loss.

Bob and me in his lab 1995.

Arnold Goldberg

March 29, 2018

I had Dr. Anderson for a couple classes as an undergraduate and he ended up being my adviser in graduate school, too. Actually that wasn't by accident because my supervisor at work had done his Ph.D under Bob's direction as well. Bob was a wonderful adviser and mentor. He was thoughtful and kind he knew how to get me to do my best work. I would like his family to know that he was appreciated on many levels.

Lamya Ghenim

March 29, 2018

Just another important thing that I have forgotten to write:

Professor Anderson gave me a chance to come to the USA for a post doctoral position in physics in a field where woman were and still are very few , and for that I am very grateful. lamya

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Tomasz Dietl

March 29, 2018

My colleagues in Warsaw and myself are so sorry to hear about Professor Anderson. He has visited the Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences several times and has hosted many of us in Maryland. Over the years Bob became a good friend with whom we spent many nice and productive days at work concluded by evening chatting on many topics over numerous dinners. He was a truly kind and friendly person, and as such he remains in our memory. Our most sincere condolences to family over this difficult time.

Lamya Ghenim

March 29, 2018

Dear Nancy and her son,

I have just heard the sad news.I am so sorry for your loss. I was working in Professor Bob Anderson's group at University of Maryland College Park from 1985 to 1990. I would like to express my sincere condolences. I am sure he is with you by spirit. May God help you during this difficult time. Sincerely lamya

Ramesh Mani

March 29, 2018

I will remember Prof. Anderson as an extremely gentle and kind man, who figured out how to motivate me in science, by sending me to conferences around the world. I met him for the first time while taking Introductory Physics II as a freshman. I liked him enough that I thought of him when I started my Ph.D. several years later, and then joined his research group. I learned a lot from him about experimental physics. I also saw a lot of the world as his student. I will remember him as an expert on the de Haas - van alphen effect, magnetism in metals and semiconductors, magneto-transport, and superconductivity. Most of all, I will remember him as a noble human being. I have been trying to pass on his legacy by trying to do as well for my students as he did for me. I will miss his presence and insights.
... be blessed for all the good thou hast done... , and let my gratitude remain in obscurity like your good deeds.
Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo

cathy BARKS

March 28, 2018

Bob was our neighbor. He was friendly, witty, and always eager to be helpful. He was also an excellent role model riding his bike to school each day instead of driving. Maybe that's what kept him so youthful. We are going to miss Bob very much.

Barbara

March 28, 2018

I am so sorry for the immeasurable loss of your loved one. May God strengthen and sustain you with 'everlasting comfort and good hope' and 'comfort your hearts' during this deeply sad and terribly difficult time. - 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

Renee McMichael

March 28, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Anderson, he was a very nice man, always had a smile on his face. He will be missed. My sincere condolences and God Bless.

John McKinley

March 28, 2018

I'm so sorry for Bob's sudden passing. I will remember so many wonderful conversations with him. He always had a very contagious youthful presents that brighten my day.

Bob resting for a view of Lake Artemesia, College Park, during a bike ride in 2015

Kevin Osborn

March 28, 2018

My most sincere condolences to family. Bob was a very kind man and was curious about physics to the end, as he would always attend the LPS Wednesday Seminar as well as physics-department seminars. I had the pleasure of hanging out with him during some basketball games and bike rides over the last decade at the University of Maryland. Once we got stuck in a rain storm around Lake Artemesia, and he got very wet but he still was very kind about the situation even though I should have anticipated the weather better.

March 28, 2018

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved family member. Almighty God loves you very much and promises to fortify you and help you in your time of need.

March 28, 2018

My deepest condolences to family and friends of Mr. Anderson. May you find peace and comfort through prayer to God. Psalm 29:11.

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