James "Jim" Anderson

Jim had one of those personalities that I locked on during our first interaction. We had a great connection throughout our 30 years of knowing each other. Even though I'd only see him 3 or 4 times a year, we always talked like it had just been a few weeks between our visits. I miss his Jim'isms, his speech cadence, his laugh (especially when he really cracked up) and his kindness. I can hear him saying on his way to heaven, "I was so late driving to the pearly gates, I waved at myself...

I remember your family fondly from Gresham neighbor days. Our dads both worked at Jantzen. My Deep Sympathy for your loss.

Both my husband Bob and I loved Jim. His excellent sense of humor, engaging personality and interesting stories of his youthful adventures were memorable indeed. We first met him many years ago while having breakfast at a small local restaurant in the neighborhood; he was there with Jeri and her husband John, and happily they joined us at our table and we had the best morning with him! We all laughed at his stories and wry sense of humor over an excellent breakfast and many cups of coffee. He...

There will be a Celebration of Life at Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday, June 5th at 3 p.m. Both Mom and Dad's ashes will be buried at that time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that a donation be made to OPB or the Oregon Humane Society.