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63-year-old John Allen Bakkendrup Andersen went to the arms of his Savior on Friday, November 5, 2021. Allen was born in Sierra Madre, California, to John and Jessie Andersen. Sister Denise joined the family two years later and the family settled in Glendora, California.

Allen attended Charter Oak High School and Los Angeles Trade-Tech to study carpentry. After apprenticing with his grandfather, Allen started his own contracting business, which changed into building ponds and waterfalls. Most recently, Allen was an electrician at CDCR in Tehachapi.

Allen loved woodworking, drawing, gardening, travel (especially to see his son), fish and reptiles, and shooting. He was involved with the Boy Scouts of America for many years and most recently was assistant Cub Master to Pack 135. Allen was known for his story-telling skills which family and friends will remember fondly.

Allen is survived by his wife Carol, their son, Charlie; and granddaughter, Evelyn; his mother, Jessie; sister, Denise; and numerous family and friends.

Celebration service will be held Saturday, November 13 at 10:00 at the Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene. Private interment service is pending.

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Carol and Charlie; 

We are so saddened to hear of Allen’s passing. We lift you up in prayer as you navigate this season.…

Carol and Charlie; 

We are so saddened to hear of Allen’s passing. We lift you up in prayer as you n…

Carol and Charlie; 

We are so saddened to hear of Allen’s passing…

Carol & Charlie… our hearts are breaking with you! We have so many awesome and heart warming memories of Allen and your…
Carol & Charlie… our hearts are breaking with you! We have so many awesome and heart warming memori…
Carol & Charlie… our hearts are breaking with you! We have so ma…
Carol and Charlie, we are so sad to hear about Allen’s passing. We have shared so many wonderful memories over the yea…
Carol and Charlie, we are so sad to hear about Allen’s passing. We have shared so many wonderful m…
Carol and Charlie, we are so sad to hear about Allen’s passing. …

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