Napa Valley Register Friday, November 20, 2009
NAPA - Dewey K. Andersen, businessman, rancher and former member of the Napa County Board of Supervisors, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. He was 87.
A native of Napa, Dewey graduated from Napa High School in 1940 and then worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. He enlisted in the Air Force during World War II. After his discharge in 1946, he ran the family's auto repair business until 1967. He was on the board of supervisors in 1968 when the county passed the Agricultural Preserve. The law is credited with setting the stage for the valley's success as a wine region. Later, he raised, showed and trained quarter horses. Dewey was an avid fisher and hunter and loved to go boating in his earlier years. He was proud of his more than
50-year affiliation with Yount Lodge #12 F. & A.M. of Napa, as well as his memberships in Napa Elks Lodge #832 and the Napa Valley Horseman's Association.
His survivors include his daughter Kim, sons Todd and Scott (Lisa Marie), granddaughter Olivia, sister Dorothy "Susie" Pritchett (Foster), nieces Lynn Pritchett, Cindy Lee and Shelley Rossi and their families, and a host of cousins.
Ex-supervisor, rancher Andersen dies at age 87
By L. PIERCE CARSON, Register Staff Writer | Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:00 am
Napa businessman and rancher Dewey K. Andersen, who as a member of the Napa County Board of Supervisors helped craft the county's landmark greenbelt more than four decades ago, died Sunday at Queen of the Valley Medical Center, one day after celebrating his 87th birthday.
Andersen, who raised and showed quarter horses for an extended period after leaving county politics, was a member of the 1968 board that in the face of stiff opposition voted to enact the county's agricultural preserve — the first such preserve in the United States.
Andersen's vote and his support of the legislation, along with that of his fellow supervisors, has been lauded for helping to lay the foundation of the world-renowned Napa Valley wine industry.
Calling Andersen "a pillar of the community," Napa native and cattle rancher Bill Bishop said in a 2007 interview that Andersen and his counterparts "were responsible for keeping the Napa Valley from becoming another Santa Clara Valley. They passed the agricultural preserve that protected farmland from being sold to commercial developers. That really helped the rancher. I was at that meeting when the ag preserve was adopted. That day made history in Napa County."
Andersen served two terms on Napa County Board of Supervisors. Jay Goetting, who was elected to the board following Andersen's public service, said those who enacted the ag preserve were "a courageous group. Dewey was one of the leaders. The board had the foresight to see what needed to be done to keep Napa Valley what it is today. At the time of the ag preserve, there was a human outcry of don't let the Napa Valley go the way of San Jose. Without that foresight, one can only speculate what our valley would look like today."
A native of Napa, Andersen graduated from Napa High School in 1940 and went to work on submarine destroyers at Mare Island Naval Shipyard following high school. When the United States entered World War II, Andersen enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.
Following his discharge in 1946, Andersen returned to his Napa roots. His grandparents had owned considerable acreage where Silverado Plaza now sits, at Trancas Street and Soscol Avenue, and his father was a respected automobile mechanic in east Napa. Andersen managed his father's auto repair business until 1950, taking charge upon his father's retirement. He owned and operated the business until 1967.
Just prior to ending his career as a mechanic, Andersen purchased Oak Leaf Ranch — 27 acres on Wyatt Road in east Napa. The transaction opened the door to his next career — raising, showing and training quarter horses with his wife and children. At one time, the Andersens had as many as 50 horses stabled and boarded at their ranch. Andersen sold a third of the ranch property six years ago for a housing development.
A straight-talking, no-nonsense businessman with many friends, Andersen considered himself a simple man. In a 2007 Register profile, Andersen said of his career and raising three children: "There have been struggles, but there has also been a mountain of good times."
Andersen is survived by a daughter, Kim, and two sons, Scott (Lisa Marie) and Todd, and sister Dorothy "Susie" Pritchett, as well as a granddaughter, three neices and several cousins. His wife, Joyce, succumbed to breast cancer in 1991.
NAPA - Dewey K. Andersen, businessman, rancher and former member of the Napa County Board of Supervisors, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. He was 87.
A native of Napa, Dewey graduated from Napa High School in 1940 and then worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. He enlisted in the Air Force during World War II. After his discharge in 1946, he ran the family's auto repair business until 1967. He was on the board of supervisors in 1968 when the county passed the Agricultural Preserve. The law is credited with setting the stage for the valley's success as a wine region. Later, he raised, showed and trained quarter horses. Dewey was an avid fisher and hunter and loved to go boating in his earlier years. He was proud of his more than
50-year affiliation with Yount Lodge #12 F. & A.M. of Napa, as well as his memberships in Napa Elks Lodge #832 and the Napa Valley Horseman's Association.
His survivors include his daughter Kim, sons Todd and Scott (Lisa Marie), granddaughter Olivia, sister Dorothy "Susie" Pritchett (Foster), nieces Lynn Pritchett, Cindy Lee and Shelley Rossi and their families, and a host of cousins.
Ex-supervisor, rancher Andersen dies at age 87
By L. PIERCE CARSON, Register Staff Writer | Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:00 am
Napa businessman and rancher Dewey K. Andersen, who as a member of the Napa County Board of Supervisors helped craft the county's landmark greenbelt more than four decades ago, died Sunday at Queen of the Valley Medical Center, one day after celebrating his 87th birthday.
Andersen, who raised and showed quarter horses for an extended period after leaving county politics, was a member of the 1968 board that in the face of stiff opposition voted to enact the county's agricultural preserve — the first such preserve in the United States.
Andersen's vote and his support of the legislation, along with that of his fellow supervisors, has been lauded for helping to lay the foundation of the world-renowned Napa Valley wine industry.
Calling Andersen "a pillar of the community," Napa native and cattle rancher Bill Bishop said in a 2007 interview that Andersen and his counterparts "were responsible for keeping the Napa Valley from becoming another Santa Clara Valley. They passed the agricultural preserve that protected farmland from being sold to commercial developers. That really helped the rancher. I was at that meeting when the ag preserve was adopted. That day made history in Napa County."
Andersen served two terms on Napa County Board of Supervisors. Jay Goetting, who was elected to the board following Andersen's public service, said those who enacted the ag preserve were "a courageous group. Dewey was one of the leaders. The board had the foresight to see what needed to be done to keep Napa Valley what it is today. At the time of the ag preserve, there was a human outcry of don't let the Napa Valley go the way of San Jose. Without that foresight, one can only speculate what our valley would look like today."
A native of Napa, Andersen graduated from Napa High School in 1940 and went to work on submarine destroyers at Mare Island Naval Shipyard following high school. When the United States entered World War II, Andersen enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.
Following his discharge in 1946, Andersen returned to his Napa roots. His grandparents had owned considerable acreage where Silverado Plaza now sits, at Trancas Street and Soscol Avenue, and his father was a respected automobile mechanic in east Napa. Andersen managed his father's auto repair business until 1950, taking charge upon his father's retirement. He owned and operated the business until 1967.
Just prior to ending his career as a mechanic, Andersen purchased Oak Leaf Ranch — 27 acres on Wyatt Road in east Napa. The transaction opened the door to his next career — raising, showing and training quarter horses with his wife and children. At one time, the Andersens had as many as 50 horses stabled and boarded at their ranch. Andersen sold a third of the ranch property six years ago for a housing development.
A straight-talking, no-nonsense businessman with many friends, Andersen considered himself a simple man. In a 2007 Register profile, Andersen said of his career and raising three children: "There have been struggles, but there has also been a mountain of good times."
Andersen is survived by a daughter, Kim, and two sons, Scott (Lisa Marie) and Todd, and sister Dorothy "Susie" Pritchett, as well as a granddaughter, three neices and several cousins. His wife, Joyce, succumbed to breast cancer in 1991.
Napa Valley Register Friday, November 20, 2009
NAPA - Dewey K. Andersen, businessman, rancher and former member of the Napa County Board of Supervisors, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. He was 87.
A native of Napa, Dewey graduated from Napa High School in 1940 and then worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. He enlisted in the Air Force during World War II. After his discharge in 1946, he ran the family's auto repair business until 1967. He was on the board of supervisors in 1968 when the county passed the Agricultural Preserve. The law is credited with setting the stage for the valley's success as a wine region. Later, he raised, showed and trained quarter horses. Dewey was an avid fisher and hunter and loved to go boating in his earlier years. He was proud of his more than
50-year affiliation with Yount Lodge #12 F. & A.M. of Napa, as well as his memberships in Napa Elks Lodge #832 and the Napa Valley Horseman's Association.
His survivors include his daughter Kim, sons Todd and Scott (Lisa Marie), granddaughter Olivia, sister Dorothy "Susie" Pritchett (Foster), nieces Lynn Pritchett, Cindy Lee and Shelley Rossi and their families, and a host of cousins.
Ex-supervisor, rancher Andersen dies at age 87
By L. PIERCE CARSON, Register Staff Writer | Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:00 am
Napa businessman and rancher Dewey K. Andersen, who as a member of the Napa County Board of Supervisors helped craft the county's landmark greenbelt more than four decades ago, died Sunday at Queen of the Valley Medical Center, one day after celebrating his 87th birthday.
Andersen, who raised and showed quarter horses for an extended period after leaving county politics, was a member of the 1968 board that in the face of stiff opposition voted to enact the county's agricultural preserve — the first such preserve in the United States.
Andersen's vote and his support of the legislation, along with that of his fellow supervisors, has been lauded for helping to lay the foundation of the world-renowned Napa Valley wine industry.
Calling Andersen "a pillar of the community," Napa native and cattle rancher Bill Bishop said in a 2007 interview that Andersen and his counterparts "were responsible for keeping the Napa Valley from becoming another Santa Clara Valley. They passed the agricultural preserve that protected farmland from being sold to commercial developers. That really helped the rancher. I was at that meeting when the ag preserve was adopted. That day made history in Napa County."
Andersen served two terms on Napa County Board of Supervisors. Jay Goetting, who was elected to the board following Andersen's public service, said those who enacted the ag preserve were "a courageous group. Dewey was one of the leaders. The board had the foresight to see what needed to be done to keep Napa Valley what it is today. At the time of the ag preserve, there was a human outcry of don't let the Napa Valley go the way of San Jose. Without that foresight, one can only speculate what our valley would look like today."
A native of Napa, Andersen graduated from Napa High School in 1940 and went to work on submarine destroyers at Mare Island Naval Shipyard following high school. When the United States entered World War II, Andersen enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.
Following his discharge in 1946, Andersen returned to his Napa roots. His grandparents had owned considerable acreage where Silverado Plaza now sits, at Trancas Street and Soscol Avenue, and his father was a respected automobile mechanic in east Napa. Andersen managed his father's auto repair business until 1950, taking charge upon his father's retirement. He owned and operated the business until 1967.
Just prior to ending his career as a mechanic, Andersen purchased Oak Leaf Ranch — 27 acres on Wyatt Road in east Napa. The transaction opened the door to his next career — raising, showing and training quarter horses with his wife and children. At one time, the Andersens had as many as 50 horses stabled and boarded at their ranch. Andersen sold a third of the ranch property six years ago for a housing development.
A straight-talking, no-nonsense businessman with many friends, Andersen considered himself a simple man. In a 2007 Register profile, Andersen said of his career and raising three children: "There have been struggles, but there has also been a mountain of good times."
Andersen is survived by a daughter, Kim, and two sons, Scott (Lisa Marie) and Todd, and sister Dorothy "Susie" Pritchett, as well as a granddaughter, three neices and several cousins. His wife, Joyce, succumbed to breast cancer in 1991.
NAPA - Dewey K. Andersen, businessman, rancher and former member of the Napa County Board of Supervisors, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. He was 87.
A native of Napa, Dewey graduated from Napa High School in 1940 and then worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. He enlisted in the Air Force during World War II. After his discharge in 1946, he ran the family's auto repair business until 1967. He was on the board of supervisors in 1968 when the county passed the Agricultural Preserve. The law is credited with setting the stage for the valley's success as a wine region. Later, he raised, showed and trained quarter horses. Dewey was an avid fisher and hunter and loved to go boating in his earlier years. He was proud of his more than
50-year affiliation with Yount Lodge #12 F. & A.M. of Napa, as well as his memberships in Napa Elks Lodge #832 and the Napa Valley Horseman's Association.
His survivors include his daughter Kim, sons Todd and Scott (Lisa Marie), granddaughter Olivia, sister Dorothy "Susie" Pritchett (Foster), nieces Lynn Pritchett, Cindy Lee and Shelley Rossi and their families, and a host of cousins.
Ex-supervisor, rancher Andersen dies at age 87
By L. PIERCE CARSON, Register Staff Writer | Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:00 am
Napa businessman and rancher Dewey K. Andersen, who as a member of the Napa County Board of Supervisors helped craft the county's landmark greenbelt more than four decades ago, died Sunday at Queen of the Valley Medical Center, one day after celebrating his 87th birthday.
Andersen, who raised and showed quarter horses for an extended period after leaving county politics, was a member of the 1968 board that in the face of stiff opposition voted to enact the county's agricultural preserve — the first such preserve in the United States.
Andersen's vote and his support of the legislation, along with that of his fellow supervisors, has been lauded for helping to lay the foundation of the world-renowned Napa Valley wine industry.
Calling Andersen "a pillar of the community," Napa native and cattle rancher Bill Bishop said in a 2007 interview that Andersen and his counterparts "were responsible for keeping the Napa Valley from becoming another Santa Clara Valley. They passed the agricultural preserve that protected farmland from being sold to commercial developers. That really helped the rancher. I was at that meeting when the ag preserve was adopted. That day made history in Napa County."
Andersen served two terms on Napa County Board of Supervisors. Jay Goetting, who was elected to the board following Andersen's public service, said those who enacted the ag preserve were "a courageous group. Dewey was one of the leaders. The board had the foresight to see what needed to be done to keep Napa Valley what it is today. At the time of the ag preserve, there was a human outcry of don't let the Napa Valley go the way of San Jose. Without that foresight, one can only speculate what our valley would look like today."
A native of Napa, Andersen graduated from Napa High School in 1940 and went to work on submarine destroyers at Mare Island Naval Shipyard following high school. When the United States entered World War II, Andersen enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.
Following his discharge in 1946, Andersen returned to his Napa roots. His grandparents had owned considerable acreage where Silverado Plaza now sits, at Trancas Street and Soscol Avenue, and his father was a respected automobile mechanic in east Napa. Andersen managed his father's auto repair business until 1950, taking charge upon his father's retirement. He owned and operated the business until 1967.
Just prior to ending his career as a mechanic, Andersen purchased Oak Leaf Ranch — 27 acres on Wyatt Road in east Napa. The transaction opened the door to his next career — raising, showing and training quarter horses with his wife and children. At one time, the Andersens had as many as 50 horses stabled and boarded at their ranch. Andersen sold a third of the ranch property six years ago for a housing development.
A straight-talking, no-nonsense businessman with many friends, Andersen considered himself a simple man. In a 2007 Register profile, Andersen said of his career and raising three children: "There have been struggles, but there has also been a mountain of good times."
Andersen is survived by a daughter, Kim, and two sons, Scott (Lisa Marie) and Todd, and sister Dorothy "Susie" Pritchett, as well as a granddaughter, three neices and several cousins. His wife, Joyce, succumbed to breast cancer in 1991.
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