John Anderson

January 23, 1954 - June 11, 2021

John D. Anderson, 67, of Traverse City, passed away June 11, 2021 after playing one final round of golf. John was born on January 23, 1954 to Merrell and Marilyn (Polkinghorn) in Detroit, MI. In September 1974 he married the love of his life and best friend Darlene. Together they had three sons; John Dees Anderson Jr. (JD), Marshall Terry (Jessica) Anderson, and his son Derek William Anderson whom preceded him in death. He proudly served in the US Air Force from 1975-1981. Afterwards, he attended the Cleary College where he received his BA in Management and Marketing. Many would recognize John from his lengthy career in Security at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa and after his departure in 2019, you may have then seen him at X-Golf where he was currently employed. John loved all sports. In his younger days he played football and hockey. He coached his boys through soccer and baseball, hockey and golf, bowled on leagues with his wife for many seasons, but above all else he loved golf and had a true passion for it. John and Darlene traveled near and far with family and friends, enjoying the country sides of Hawaii, Alaska and Scotland where John was engulfed in the Scottish heritage and having the chance to visit one of the most prestigious golf courses. His thrill for travel included many a trip to the UP to camp in the Keweenaw area with his family. John leaves behind to miss him, his wife, two sons, daughter in law Jessica and grandbabies Daisy and Marshall Jr. He now joins in Heaven, his parents and his son Derek.