John Anderson was born September 9, 1940 in Wyoming to Ed and Gladys (Pickle) Anderson. John grew up in Washington and graduated from Central Washington University. He came to California to study in Edwards Air Force in Rosamond then went back to Washington to become a policeman where he was elected Sheriff. John went back to school in Central Washington University to get his teaching credential. He came to Wasco, California in 1988 to teach at Thomas Jefferson Middle School where he worked until his retirement. John was married to his lovely wife Linda Lee (Austill) Anderson of 47 years. John was an avid motorcyclist and just recently attached a side car to his motorcycle he loved taking road trips and literature especially mystery books. John is survived by his wife lovely Linda Lee; his sons, Michael, David and wife Jennie Anderson; brothers George and Kelly Anderson; sisters, Sandi and Karen Schlangen. John is preceded in death by his parents Ed and Gladys (Pickle) Anderson