James Michael Andersen

James “Jim” Andersen, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on March 22, 2026.

Jim was born on December 30, 1959, to Peggy and Harold Andersen and grew up in Ukiah with his sister, Pam, and brother, Chuck. He often spoke of his childhood as idyllic, full of sports, community, and lifelong friendships. A 1978 graduate of Ukiah High School, Jim attended Humboldt State before transferring to San Diego State University, where he met the love of his life, Robbin. They graduated from SDSU and married on June 25, 1983, later returning to Ukiah to raise their three children.

Jim devoted his career to public service, working for the County of Mendocino beginning in 1987 as Assistant CAO and later CAO. In 2004, he joined Sonoma County as Assistant CAO, retiring in 2008. He returned to work for MCERA and fully retired in 2012.

Jim will be remembered for his warmth, humor, kindness, deep faith, and gift for making everyone feel welcome. He is survived by his wife, Robbin, his children Melissa, Christopher, and Nathaniel, his sister Pam, and many beloved extended family members.

A Celebration of Life will be held at First Baptist Church in Ukiah on April 6, 2026 at 10:00am

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