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Jim grew up in Clyde and graduated from Clyde High School in 1968. Jim attended Kansas State University, worked with his father in the bank for several years, and was active in the Clyde community as a City Councilperson, a volunteer firefighter, and a member of the Clyde Ball Association.
After completing his degree in Social Work at Kansas State University, he worked for St. Francis Community Services, Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging, and the Kansas Department for Children and Families where he served families residing in the counties of the 12th Judicial District until his retirement. Jim was actively involved for over 20 years with the Cloud County Food Bank and the Cloud County Chemical Dependency Committee.
Jim was an avid K-State fan and enjoyed anything and everything Wildcat and purple. He loved walking, photography, crafting homemade soap, and spending time with his family and friends. Along with his wife, Mary, he especially loved providing daycare for many of his grandchildren over the years.
Jim is survived by his wife Mary Emery Anderson of Concordia; three sons from his first marriage to Ruth Nelson: Matthew Anderson (Brittany) of Concordia, Jonathan Anderson (Sherry) of Abilene, TX, and Joel Anderson (Virginia) of Concordia; his stepdaughter Katie Jones of Concordia; and his stepson Barrett Jones (Whitney) of Concordia. Jim enjoyed several grandchildren: Matthew and Brittany's children Kynlee, Emery, and Cambry; Jonathan and Sherry's children Kaylee (Michael), Clint, and Colby; Joel and Virginia's children Linnea and Juniper; Katie's daughter Lennon; and Barrett and Whitney's children Katarina and Killian. Jim is also survived by his sister Cheryl Larmore (Rick) of Elkhorn, NE; a niece Sarah Bailey (Troy) and their children Scout, Trip, and Knox of Elkhorn, NE; and another niece Chelsea Garvin (Ross) and their children Graham and Sawyer of Texas.
Jim also leaves behind many cousins, neighbors, and friends.
Jim was cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, Kansas. Burial of his cremains will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at a later time. Donations in his name can be made to the Cloud County Food Bank, in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901.
For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com
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Dennis Wilson and Marilyn Snyder
June 6, 2022
Marilyn and I knew Jim from K-State. We shared many good, loud, fun, inquisitive, never boring and outrageous times together. Our relationship continued after our time at K-State, Jim and I worked together at the Ramada Inn across from
the campus. I recall one time that Jim and I were tasked to peel nearly 100 lbs. of potatoes for a catering party. He and I sat in the storeroom for what seemed hours, laughing and joking how we could be in the Army doing the same thing as punishment. Jim, his former roommate and later mine, Tom Kuehling, Larry Hackney, Marilyn and I, shared cherished memories during our K-State years. After that he, Marilyn and I shared additional time until we moved out of state. Infact, the first loan Marilyn and I ever had was through Jim at his father's bank in Clyde. Shortly before leaving Kansas to take a position in Miami, Florida, we spoke to Jim about a car loan. We drove to Clyde, met with Jim to settle the loan, and adjourned to the cafe/bar, at that time the only one in Clyde, for a chance to talk old times and have a couple of beers. That was the last time we were together. Since that time we spoke several times over the telephone, the last time, In February, was when we were in Florida to conclude my parents estate matters. He called me and confided to me his condition. We recalled old times, laughed and unknowingly said goodbye for the last time. Godspeed Jim, you are now and always have been our friend. We love ya' buddy.
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