Jeanne Anderson Obituary

Jeanne Shirley Anderson died on August 21, 2010 in Santa Barbara, Calif., following a brief illness at the age of 89. Jeanne was born on November 24, 1920 in Canandaigua, N.Y. to Lester and Mildred Hicks. She grew up in Lakewood, Colo. and moved to Stockton, Calif., when she married Ivar Anderson. Together, they had four children. She later lived in Aptos, San Francisco, Watsonville, and Corralitos before moving to Palm Desert with her second husband, Jack Garrett. Jeanne painted with her friends at Jack Rowe's studio in Palm Desert, an activity that she greatly enjoyed and that kept her young. She was a Director and Benefactor of The Ranch Recovery Centers in Desert Hot Springs. Jeanne was also a Benefactor of the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert. She moved to Santa Barbara to be near family when she was no longer able to live alone. Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Jack. She is survived by her first husband, Ivar; her sons, Barry of Auburn and Corey of Santa Barbara; her two daughters, Robin of Eugene, Ore. and Kristi of Ligny Le Ribault, France; four grand-children; and three great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her family and friends. Donations can be made in Jeanne's name to The Ranch Recovery Centers in Desert Hot Springs by calling (760) 329-2924.

Published by The Desert Sun from Sep. 14 to Sep. 19, 2010.
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