A reception to celebrate his life will be held for his family and friends at The Lone Oak at 10612 Rosedale Hwy. in Bakersfield at 1:00 P.M., on Sunday, September 14, 2014. For condolences please visit www.greenlawnmortuaryandcemetery.com.
Shawn Troy Anderson was born on February 9, 1958, to Inez Mae Reese Anderson and Edwin Melvin Anderson, both of Minnesota. Shawn’s father now resides in Woodburn, OR, and his mother lives in Sublimity, OR.
Shawn died in his home on September 7, 2014, surrounded by his girlfriend, Cecilia Dibbern, and his son Jedidiah. He was a resident of Bakersfield, CA since 2003. He had previously lived in Gilroy, CA. Shawn was a graduate of McNary High School in Oregon.
He went on to become an electrician, a trade he ensued for the remainder of his years. He was most recently employed with Ardent Electrical in Bakersfield, CA.
Shawn had a passion for fishing, riding his Harley, and most of all his early years when he traveled around playing music with his friends.
He is survived by his girlfriend of many years, Cecilia Dibbern; his son, Jedidiah; his parents, Inez Mae Reese Anderson and Edwin Melvin Anderson. Shawn had two brothers, Scott Anderson of Springfield, Oregon, and Steve Anderson of Bend, OR.
Shawn was widely regarded as a good friend and co-worker of many. He will be sorely missed by Cecilia, family and friends.