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James Anderson Obituary
Jim was born in Sacramento to Patricia and Fred Anderson. He went to Elk Grove High School and graduated from Saint Mary's College before joining the family business where he worked a variety of roles including Vice President. Jim was known for his sense of humor, generosity and love for sports. His generosity made a lasting impact at UC Davis, Sutter Hospital, B St. Theater, and the greater community. He loved boxing, the Kings, Giants, 49ers, and Notre Dame Football. He will be missed by his family, friends and countless number of people whose lives he touched.
Jim is survived by his son Sean and Sean's mother Susan, Jim's former wife; daughter-in-law Krista; grandsons Patrick, Ryan and Brady; siblings Chris, Carol, John, and Cathy; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife Jackie and his parents Fred and Pat.
Visitation will be September 3 at East Lawn Sacramento from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. A private funeral service will be held and Celebration of Life to follow in November, details to follow.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St John's Program for Real Change or River Oak Center for Children.
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Our deepest condolences to the Anderson Family and PS community for the loss of Jimmy; A gracious, inspiring, philanthropic, funny & kind humanitarian. ABC Builders Group has made a donation to St John´s Program for Real Change in honor of his life well-lived and worth celebrating.
Krispin Selim
September 4, 2025
To share good times with Jimmy was definitely a blessing! Could go on and on ! Will cherish those memories! RIP KRIS SELIM LIFE IS THE CHILDHOOD OF IMMORTALITY!
Andy Cleveland
September 3, 2025
I met Jim in 1971 when my wife, Judi and I moved to Sacramento from Pennsylvania. I was a salesman with Owens Corning, a supplier to Pacific Supply. Jim was the manager of PS Sacramento. We became good friends. Judi and I were included in many Anderson family functions. Judi and Jim's wife, Susan became close friends and still stay in touch. Our son, Casey was born not too long before Jim and Susan's son, Sean was born. Casey and Sean were good friends in their early years before we moved to LA.
I am very glad to have known Jim. He was so much fun. He will be missed by many, many people, myself included.
Patti Palamidessi
September 3, 2025
My condolences to Jim´s family. He was so kind to everyone. Was very kind to my brother Danny with phone calls and signatures from famous people to lift his spirits. Thank you Jim.
Debi Clutter (Mendenhall)
September 1, 2025
I am so sad to hear of Jim's passing. My sincere condolences to the Anderson family.
Debi Clutter (Mendenhall)
Alfred Mueller
August 30, 2025
My deepest and most sincere sympathies to the extended Anderson family on the loss of Jim...I had the privilege and great pleasure to know and work with Jim for more than 30 years...Jim was very intelligent and engaging with a large personality and presence who made contributions and brought joy to his many business associates and friends...Jim will be greatly missed
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