Born in Flin Flon, Manitoba. Early years were spent in Cranberry Portage. Worked as a trapper, commercial fisherman, logger and licensed guide at the family tourist camp. Joined the RCMP and served entire career in BC. Starting in Williams Lake, then Alexis Creek, Chase, Blue River, Parksville, E Div HQ Victoria, Burnaby, retiring from Colwood to join Oak Bay Municipal PD. where he served 12 years as Chief Constable, retiring in 1995. He was president of the Oak Bay Rotary Club and after retirement, chair of Sidney by the Sea Club and Brentwood Bay. He was Governor of the RCMP Veterans Victoria and was awarded lifetime membership in 2009. He served in a volunteer capacity with Better Business Bureau (Chair), Thrifty Sendial, Royal Canadian Legion (Poppy Chair) and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 and the valued elder recognition award by UVIC in 2012.
He leaves daughters Arlene and Andrea; step-daughter Tricia (Vin); granddaughters Katrina and Kayla. Survived by his wife of 32 years, Michelle.
A Memorial Service will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 2:00pm. Zoom/Livestream link below:
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Sending our heartfelt condolences to Michele and family at the loss of your dear Andy. Love and blessings, Ned and Barbara
I am so grateful to have seen Andy and Michelle earlier this spring. I am sending Michelle and your daughters and family much loving and healing. Andy is a fine man, and we sure had some good times scuba diving in years past. RIP Andy, and all the best for your family.
Sorry for your loss Andrea and Arlene. Our condolences. May his soul rests in eternal peace.
Suman & Sunita
Andy was a great policeman and a great friend. We will miss his e mails.
Condolences to Michelle and family .
So sorry for your loss. He lived an amazing and respectful life. Rest in peace knowing you were loved and appreciated
R.I.P. Andy, you were a Good Man and dedicated Police Officer.
Bellwood, RCMP #31147/OBPD #64
My sincere condolences to all of you. Sounded like he was an amazing man!❤️
A life well lived. My deepest condolences to the Anderson family. In due time, may you all find some peace and comfort from a life time of love and family memories. RIP
May he rest in peace leaving behind two beautiful granddaughters and an incredibly rich and interesting life. Wishing peace and rest for the Family
Sending love and healing thoughts to family and friends. Mr Anderson was an amazing kind man. I presented a view times to Rotary, Mr Anderson always put me at ease with his humour, smile and Rotary recruitment speech. Rest in Peace ❤️