John Paul Anderson

Longtime resident of Black Butte, Sisters, and Bend, John Anderson passed away at age 95.

John married Marilyn McAllister in 1953 and honeymooned on the Metolius River.

He worked as an orthodontist in Beaverton, Oregon, but the family spent every free moment in Central Oregon, at their cabin at Indian Ford Ranch. John and Marilyn moved to Black Butte Ranch when he retired, and they lived there for many years perfecting their birdwatching and golf game.

They later moved to Sisters to be closer to their church, the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration.

John and Marilyn moved to Stone Lodge in Bend over a decade ago. After his wife's passing John continued living at Stone Lodge enjoying his friends and family until his passing in January of this year.

John is survived by his son, Eric, and his five grandchildren: Kyle, Lauren, Gabriel, Catherine, and Courtland.

A memorial will be held Saturday, July 22 at 2 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 121 Brooks Camp Rd., Sisters.

Remembrances can be made to your local chapter of Habitat for Humanity.