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Gary Anderson Obituary
Gary Edward Anderson, lovingly known as "Andy" passed away peacefully at the age of 87 in Yuba City, California, on July 15, 2025.
He was born on December 18, 1937, in Yuba City, CA, to Hiram Foster and Joyce Cochran Anderson. At the young age of two, Gary experienced the heartbreaking loss of his father and brother. He and his mother eventually moved to Marysville, CA, where Gary would spend the majority of his life and build a legacy filled with love, laughter, and family.
Gary attended Marysville High School, where he met the love of his life, Joyce Fisher. They married in 1957, and went on to share 68 beautiful years together.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Joyce Fisher Anderson; their two sons, Ronald Edward and Mark Anthony Anderson; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, James and Donald Anderson.
Gary began his long and dedicated career with PG&E on March 4, 1959. One of the greatest joys of his career was working alongside his son Mark from 1978 until Gary's retirement on October 1, 1993, after 34 years of service.
Know for his generosity, patience, and kind spirit, Gary was always ready for a good time and a hearty laugh. One of his favorite sayings was "You have to be able to laugh at life." More than anything Gary treasured the time spent with his family.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Moose Lodge, Yuba City, CA, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The Anderson family invites all who knew and loved Gary to join in celebrating his life. Please come ready to share your love, stories, and laughter in honor of the joy he brought to others.
A heartfelt thank-you goes out to everyone who supported Gary's well-being over the years. Your kindness and care meant the world.
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Don Thibodeau
August 4, 2025
To the Anderson family...our sincere condolences upon the the passing of a very loved man. Gary and I started our relationship in 1978..Gary was one of the troublemen I called frequently to respond to a electrical transmission problem during my early days as a Transmission operator at Table Mt Sub..after that, he was one of my go to guys after I transfered to Marysville as a D.O...He then became my foreman after I transfered into the line dept.. Full circle, especially working with his son Mark. I also had the privilege of building a house with son Ronnie. Thanks for the memories and to Joyce for enduring that bunch.
Don and Jeanie Thibodeau
Larry Mislinski
July 23, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I have known Gary from working with him for many years. Great to work with and take orders from because he was well trusted on the job.
Bev Wooten
July 23, 2025
The Wooten family. Send prayers and our love. So sorry for your loss. Gary was a special man.
nathan dale storey
July 23, 2025
ran track with a William D Anderson my junior and senior year. Probably left me in his dust. condolences to his family
sheila H mathews
July 21, 2025
Dear Joyce and family, Charlie and I were sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He was special and Charlie has so many great memories of their friendship. Sending good thoughts and prayers. The Mathews family
Chuck Thomas
July 21, 2025
Joyce, Ronnie, and Mark
My thoughts and prayers are there for you. Gary was a great person that I had the pleasure to work with for many years. He is in a better place now.
Chuck Thomas
Vicki Stevenson
July 21, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss Joyce,Mark and family, Gary was Roy's Foreman and very much like during his many years with PGE. He enjoyed working with Gary as a leader and also friend. He will be missed by his other PGE co workers and friends. RIP Gary and Love and Prayers to the family..Vicki Stevenson
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