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Jay Anderson Obituary
On May 30, 1953, he married Lois Anne Hayes at Albert Lea, Minnesota, and she survives of the home. They were members of the First United Methodist Church in Newton, where Jay served in many capacities through the years, including mission work and teaching adult Sunday School.
Jay earned his undergraduate degree from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, and a Master of Divinity degree from Yale Divinity School in New Haven, Connecticut. He was a retired United Methodist minister serving in the Kansas West Conference. He served churches in Wichita, Ashland, Lyons, Liberal and Pratt, as well as serving as the District Superintendent in Dodge City.
Following his retirement, Jay continued his ministry serving as the long time chaplain at Newton Asbury Park. While serving as chaplain at Asbury Park, Jay touched many lives sharing the gospel and bringing friendship to many through the years.
He was an avid walker and looked forward to his daily walks around the neighborhood. He also enjoyed collecting stamps and reading. One of the greatest joys in Jay's life was traveling. He had the privilege of traveling the world with his wife for both fun and mission trips. China and Kazakhstan were two especially memorable trips they took.
Jay was the proverbial people person who always took time to say hello and have a few words with those he met though the day. He also looked forward to spending time with his loving wife, Lois, and daughters, Cathy Sullivan, Lori Stephens and Julie Murray; grandchildren: Reuben and Will Sullivan, Ben Stephens and Emily Bryant, and Michael and Matthew Murray; and great-grandchildren, Savanna and Ethan Bryant.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 1, 2018) at the First United Methodist Church, with The Reverend Amos McCarthy presiding. The family will greet friends at a luncheon in the fellowship hall of the church following the service. Private family interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.
Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church in care of Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main St., Newton, KS 67114.
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Steve and sally Cauble
September 8, 2018
We will always remember Jay for his pray life. He set an example for all of us. We have great memories of Holidays with Lois and Jay. Steve and Sally Cauble
September 2, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We remember fondly your visit here to The Dalles on that trip west. We know he was well loved and will be missed. Blessings to you all. Sandy (Myrmel) Haechrel
Carol Lewis
August 27, 2018
Such a kind man. I enjoyed being part of his congregation in Pratt.
Mike Keating
August 23, 2018
Rev. Jay Anderson is one of the last great ministers from the old Kansas West Conference of The United Methodist Church He was a Wesley scholar who preached the gospel in season and out. Jay was one of only a couple known as our family pastor, and he became my mentor when I was a young clergyman Jay founded our clergy accountability group amoung southwestern Kansas pastor, the best I've been part of. And upon his retirement I had the unexpected blessing og being pastor to Jay and Lois. Jay's balanced faith, his unabashed love of Jesus, and his vision for Christ-centered missions made Jay the model Methodist to emulate. May the glorified Jay now enter his grace-given rest. And may we agree with him, The best is, God is with us.
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