James A. Anderson

I first met Jim when we were teenagers and he was a Marine. He was a hard worker and had lots of friends Our prayer for the family is that they will think of the good times and find comfort in all the special memories.

I learned a lot from my dad. I think I got my smarts from him and my lack of hair. I looked up to him in so many ways. I still like to garden, and I love road trips especially to the mountains and National Parks. My son Adam is the lucky one here as I have already taken him on way better adventures than dad ever thought of. Maybe Adam will take his son around the world! We all hope our kids will be better than we are. I know my dad loved me but as a kid I wanted more affection, so I...

My earliest memory of dad was in our backyard. We were both on our hands and knees and he was showing me how to plant a seed. First, he said, dig in with both hands and lift out a bunch of dirt. Feel it, look at it, smell it. If it's lumpy and all dried out the little seed will not grow well. But if it's warm and soft and brown and smells good, that little seed will be so happy and will grow into something beautiful. I can still see his hands, so large and strong, showing me how to...

Sorry for your loss Nancy

Jim was a fantastic brother in law. I will miss his quick wit and ready smile. He was a great bowling and golfing buddy, and he was such a smart man with ready advice if requested. Goodbye, but you will never ever be forgotten. You're in a better place, but we aren't.

Katie and family... I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

My Dad was a great man - generous, funny, lively, loving and just the kind of guy people wanted to be around. God Bless him and may our fond memories of him stick around forever!!!

I only worked for Jim and Katie 14 years but Jim left a life time impression on me. After 6 months of my employment Jim wrote, (typed) me a nice note that stated "I was one of their finest up coming young employees"; than really made me feel special. By the way I still have that note. While other tractor owners were pocketing their scrap battery and steel slush fund money Jim was chartering luxurious bus's and took us "All" and spouses to Las Vegas. We had so much fun he took us again the...