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Winston Anderson Obituary

Dr. Winston (Pete) L. Anderson Jr. M.D., died on September 30th at Castle Peak Nursing Facility in Eagle, Co from complications of a stroke. Pete was born in Atchison, Kansas in 1940 to Ethel Mull?i??ns Anderson and Winston L. Anderson Sr. MD. He graduated from Maur Hill High ?Academy? in Atchison,Kansas. As an undergraduate, he attended Norte Dame, Kansas University,? ?Benedictine College and University of Texas. Winston graduated from Tulane Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1971. He completed his internship and surgery residency at USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. For more than forty years, Dr. Anderson had a surgery practice in San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay, Ca. His life was dedicated to serving is patients.

In 1965, Pete married Sherry Heck Nelson. To this union, two daughters were born, Melissa K. Carpenter of Gypsum, Colorado and Lisa M. Talley, who works in Panama City, Panama. In 1979, he married Cindy Anderson and had a son, Winston L. Anderson III (Petey), who currently works and resides in the Mentawai? ?Islands,? ?Indonesia. Dr. Anderson was also married to Theresa Ipsen Anderson. These marriages ended in divorce.



Pete was a stand out athlete in high school and college. He played football for Maur Hill and Notre Dame and rugby for Kansas University. He was also a competitive diver and swimmer and a life-long runner. He had a passion for exotic automobiles which he proudly collected.



Winston is survived by his three children, Lisa (Doug Bristol), Melissa (Tim) , Petey (Inne) and two sisters, Geraldine Blair, Lawrence, Kansas and Elizabeth Johnson, Atchison, Kansas and a brother, Charles in Anchorage, Alaska. He was also known as "Papa Pete" to his four beloved grandchildren, Brandi Talley, Haley Carpenter, Kassandra Carpenter and Jute Anderson. He was also survived by many nieces and nephews and a companion, Chris Lua. He was proceeded in death by both parents and a sister, Joan Falk, Atchison, Kansas.

Dr. Anderson has donated his body to medical science. A Celebration of His Life will be held in December in San Luis Obispo, Ca.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Oct. 4, 2017.
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I worked with Dr Anderson at &Sierra Vista in SLO, CA. Great guy and dry sense of humor. He was my surgeon once and I was lucky to have him.

Leslie

Coworker

June 18, 2020

I had the pleasure of working with Pete for 35 years. He was always available for his patients and helped me out on many occasions to take care of even those who could not afford care. He will be missed.

Mark Eckert

October 18, 2017

He was a pillar at General Hospital for many years. Gifted, generous and talented - a hero to many and inspiration to those fortunate enough to serve with him. Peace to all. Jim Hofman, Respratory

October 11, 2017

I worked with Pete in the 90's. He was one of the best technical surgeons I had the privilege to work with, and he was totally committed to his patients. But it was his sense of humor and singular laugh that I will miss the most, and will always remember him by.

John Danyi

October 10, 2017

During my 40+ years of internal medicine practice in slo I used Dr. Anderson as my primary surgeon. I had no hesitation in calling him day or night for my patients. He loved his profession.I am not surprised that he donated his body to medical science. Dr.Collie

October 9, 2017

I will never forget the many surgeries we did together at French Hospital. I always enjoyed discussing football and sports. Thought of you and Chris often. Thanks for the memories.

Michael Grabowski

October 8, 2017

Love, Tubby

October 7, 2017

Winston Shall be missed by many and so many owe their life to you. I'll see you in heaven someday....thanks for saving me and allowing me to be here to raise my grandson. W I'll always thank of you.

Frank Williams

October 6, 2017

Rest in peace Pete. It was an honor working with you for so many years. We will all miss you.

Ruanne Payne

October 5, 2017

You and Dr. Johnson did ovarian cancer surgery on me 20 years ago. God, prayer and you and Dr. Johnson saved my life. God bless you and yours.

Elaine Gardiner

October 5, 2017

I will always be thankful for you saving my life 12 years ago. My you Rest In Peace.

Michelle James

October 5, 2017

So sorry to hear of Dr Anderson's passing. He was a wonderful, caring and very talented surgeon and he will be missed. Prayers and blessings to his family.

Linda Hughes

October 4, 2017

I will be forever grateful to you for saving my life. You will always be my hero. Such a wonderful person, you will be missed immensely.

Tara Gonzales

October 4, 2017

So sorry to read this news. May your family find peace in the days to follow.

Lisa Marie Fiske

October 4, 2017

God be with you, Dr. and your family.

Patti George

October 4, 2017

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