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Phillip Lee Anderson, 83, a lifelong Bay Area resident, loving husband and father, and devoted public servant, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. Born in Oakland on October 21, 1942, Phil lived a life defined by dedication to family, community, and the pursuit of knowledge.

Phil was the beloved husband of Linda Anderson for 62 years. They met in the Diablo Valley College library, where—according to a favorite family story—he gallantly rescued her from …

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Born

October 21st, 1942
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Passed away

January 2nd, 2026
Walnut Creek, CA

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