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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Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Arlene Wyenberg
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Penny Barwise Our deepest condolences to you Michelle and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Penny and John Barwise.
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Cliff Spence Dear Michelle and family I send heartfelt condolences on behalf of myself and my family on Andy’s passing. He will be missed as a fine friend and honorable gentleman. Sincerely Cliff Spence
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Paula Brierton We were so sad at the passing of my beautiful Uncle I loved him so much. Arlene your speech was so lovely! Michelle , love you we grieve with all of you. I know his sister my Mom Elin hugged him big when he came to heavens beautiful gates, she loved her little brother! Not a Sunday went by in the last few months of her life that he didn’t call her. When she passed I went through her picture box, on the top the beautiful picture in the RCMP uniform. My dearest family love you grieve with you. All of our love, Paula and Jamie
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Donna Stewart I was so sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. I will never forget the first time he walked into my clinic and told me as a new business owner, I was going to have to get involved in the community and that joining the local Rotary club would be the best way to do it.
In my 13 years of knowing Andy, I never saw a grumpy or angry look cross his face. He was always so engaged and interested in every interaction.
I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to have known Andy. He will be so missed by so many.
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Monique Joubarne Michelle & Family
I was sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. It brought back good memories of fishing, diving and generally just laughing and having fun.
I know you have many great memories as well, and that they will take you and your family through this difficult time. RIP AndyMonique
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Meeks Family Michelle and family; so sorry to hear that Andy passed. We have so many great memories of the good old days. Our thoughts are with you all. Deepest sympathy.
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Jennifer Lock So sorry for your loss, Michelle & family.
Rest in Peace, Andy.
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Murray & Corinne Coell Dear Michelle and Family,
After a dedicated and successful career in Policing, Andy was a great community leader and an inspiration for volunteerism. Over the past 30 years, it’s been an honour to know Andy and call him a friend. Our hearts go out to you Michelle and family.
Murray and Corinne Coell
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John & Nikki Ramsey Our deepest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Uncle Siggi. We loved him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
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Lana Einarson Dear uncle Siggi you will be very missed.love and prayers going out to the family xoxoxoxoxoxo
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Bruce Jorgenson Fond memories of our teenage years in Cranberry Portage.
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Fawn Nielsen Thinking of you all and sending much love to Arlene, Andrea and Michelle. My Uncle Siggi was a huge part of my life even though we didn’t see each other often. He tolerated me as a baby smearing cherry juice all over his brand new sports car’s white leather interior as a young man. He attended the most important day of my life ‘my wedding day’ raising much ruckus with the guests making wonderful memories that were talked about decades later. He opened his house to me and my daughter for the most treacherous period of my life; while my dad was in ICU for one month. He shared his heart through deep and meaningful conversations with me over the years. I love you Uncle…thanks for the laughs and the love and the caring. Until we meet again. ❤️♥️ Love you to the end and back. Fawn, Ray and family.
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GARY KAMINSKI My sincere condolences to all of the family Andy was a true friend and will be sorely missed.
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Trish and Roberta Flett Andy and Michelle have been great friends for the past 15 years. We couldn’t ask for better neighbours across the street. We will so miss Andy’s chats, his dry sense of humour and funny emails. Thanks for always watching out for us buddy !
Love Trish and Bert ❤️
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Trish and Roberta Fleyt Andy and Michelle have been great friends for the past 15 years. We couldn’t ask for better neighbours across the street. We will so miss Andy’s chats, his dry sense of humour and funny emails. Thanks for always watching out for us buddy !
Love Trish and Bert
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Melvin Martin Condolences to the Anderson family. I grew up with Siggi around Millwater and his families tourist camp . He used to chase us off of the boats tied ay their dock.
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Don Wilkie Scotch and Marmalade-irreplaceable like your friendship Andy! RIP old friend. Warmest and sincere condolences to you Michelle and the family.
Don and Marlene Wilkie
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Diane & Moe Atkinson Sending love to Michelle and family at this sad time.
Andy will be forever remembered as a good friend and we will miss his reflections
on local and world politics.
“Best friends stick together to the end.
They are like a straight line that will not bend.”
By
Emily Thurston
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Joan and Michael O'Rielly Joan and I send condolences to the family for their loss. Andy was a good friend
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Christine M. Robinson Hi Michelle, Greg & I want to send our condolences. Andy was such a great guy, a good neighbour, and a master gardener. The fuschia cutting he gave me is thriving. It’s a beautiful bush now. He used to win so many ribbons at the Agricultural Fair — well deserved. We wish you & your family comfort & peace.
Christine & Greg Robinson
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Neil Rawnsley Condolences to Michelle and the family. He was a wonderful man, a great Rotarian and lived an amazing life of service.
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Hugh (28964) and Anne (37948) Clarke Our sincere condolences to the Anderson Family.
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Nedzelski Sending our heartfelt condolences to Michele and family at the loss of your dear Andy. Love and blessings, Ned and Barbara
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Diane Lewis 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.
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Suman Sorry for your loss Andrea and Arlene. Our condolences. May his soul rests in eternal peace.
Suman & Sunita
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Don and Betty Goodwin Andy was a great policeman and a great friend. We will miss his e mails.
Condolences to Michelle and family .
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Tara Johnson So sorry for your loss. He lived an amazing and respectful life. Rest in peace knowing you were loved and appreciated
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Bill Bellwood R.I.P. Andy, you were a Good Man and dedicated Police Officer.
Bellwood, RCMP #31147/OBPD #64
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Verlie My sincere condolences to all of you. Sounded like he was an amazing man!❤️
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Jane LeBreton 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
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Ella MacDonald May he rest in peace leaving behind two beautiful granddaughters and an incredibly rich and interesting life. Wishing peace and rest for the Family
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Dawn Nedzelski 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 ❤️
So sorry for your loss Michelle and family. May your wonderful memories of a life well and truly lived help you thru this difficult time.