Mr. John Francis Anderson

John was truly an outstanding individual who was always available for his family, friends and colleagues, generous for his time and expertise. His friends would describe him as the most reliable, available and giving friend anyone could ask for. His brilliance, wit, loyalty and trust were beyond match. John's kindness and generosity touched so very many people and he so magnificently modelled what a husband and father should be for his beautiful boys.

John obtained his Law degree in 1990 from University of British Columbia and joined the prestigious firm Stikeman Elliott. He had a successful corporate practice focusing on corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. He was internationally recognized for his expertise and vast experience achieving many accolades in the areas of corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions and mining. John was the head of the firm’s Korea initiative and former head of the Vancouver office’s Corporate & Securities Group. He brought to his work, each day, a razor sharp intellect and an uncanny ability to see through all of the “noise” to distill complex problems into elegant and logical solutions, all with remarkable speed and efficiency. John was brilliant, gifted, and yet, reserved by nature. He nurtured a broad base of loyal clients, many of whom became his very good friends, and all are as devastated by his passing.

As busy as John was, he was generous with his time for anybody who needed his help. Over the years, many have benefited greatly from John for his time and opinions, and from his advice on matters of life, law and strategy. Everyone at the firm looked up to John for his superior intellect, friendly nature and unparalleled technical legal abilities.

John was the chairman of the Board of Collingwood School for 3 years and devoted his time to make a difference in the school’s progress and had a positive impact on the Collingwood community.

John pursued an array of interests; he loved golfing, fishing, skiing and any activities involving his two sons, Brent and Grant. He treasured the time he spent vacationing with his family. He was a loving husband and doting father. John was always participating in their sons’ activities and gave them a lifelong loving example of excellence as a husband, father, and community leader.

John is survived by his loving wife, Nasim, their sons, Brent and Grant, his father Frank and mother Andree, and his sister Marie and brother Michael.

Rest in peace John. We will forever cherish the memories of the time we spent with you.