John Victor Anderson

1932 - 2024

John Victor Anderson, a longtime resident of Watsonville, passed away on June 14, 2024. He was 91.

John was born on November 15, 1932 in Wisconsin. He attended Plymouth High School in Wisconsin and went on to UC Davis and got a Major in Zoology then went to Dental School in San Francisco at the University of the Pacific in 1961. He enrolled in the Army and proudly served his country. He lived in various places; Minneapolis, MN, Plymouth, WI, Carmel Valley, Aptos, and eventually settled in Watsonville, where he met and married the love of his life, Julie and together they would share 32 wonderful years until her passing.

John opened a dental practice in Watsonville on Green Valley Road. Dr. Anderson saw patients at his practice for over 50 years. John would say that he loved the culture and the community of Watsonville. Stories of him accepting livestock (chickens), and home goods, etc., in lieu of payment were many. His patients were very loyal and went to him for compassionate and loving care. During his lifetime he was an amateur photographer and traveled the world on many cruises.

John is survived by and will be greatly missed by his nephew Dirk Stuart Whitaker and Erica plus her family (a friend who turned into family) He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Julie Ann Champney-Anderson, his parents Victor and Amelia Anderson, and his siblings, Mary Elizabeth, James, and Rob.

A military service will be held at the California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery – 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Road, in Seaside, on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9AM. Reception to follow at Pajaro Village Homeowners Clubhouse – 739 Bronte Avenue in Watsonville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association of America or a charity of the donor's choice.

Mehl's Colonial Chapel has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.