James Anderson

Jim Anderson, 58, of Lawton, OK died Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at his home after a brief illness.Jim was born February 22, 1948 in Atlantic, IA to Treva Carson Anderson and Richard A. Anderson. He attended school in Atlantic, IA and graduated in 1966. He worked as an orderly at Cass County Memorial Hospital, Atlantic, IA before entering the Army in 1968. During his tour of duty in the Army, he served as a Medic in Viet Nam. He was honorably discharged in 1971. He then began work at the Cass County Maintenance Garage where he remained working for 34 years raising to the position of foreman. In April 2005, he retired and moved to Lawton, OK. He was a member of the Remote Control Airplane Club and the Astrology Club. He enjoyed target shooting and working on all types of guns. James married Beverly Riepe Reed on May 30, 1980 in Griswold, IA.He is survived by his wife Beverly; daughter Ellen Anderson; step-daughter Julie Francis (whom he raised) and her husband Darren and their children Alec and Megan, all of Lawton, OK: step-son Jeffery Reed and wife Jessica and their daughter Isabella of Alexandria, VA; one sister Peggy Walton and husband David; brothers, Richard Anderson and wife Dee and Gary Anderson and wife Marcia, all of Atlantic, IA, Russell Anderson and wife Terry of Anita, IA, Gerald Anderson and wife Norma of Colorado, and brother in-law Lloyd Christensen of Cumberland, IA; sister-in-law Virginia Anderson of Mississippi; and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents Treva and Richard Anderson; brothers; Kenneth and Robert Anderson; and sister Norma Christensen.Funeral InformationIN REMEMBRANCE James "Jim" Carl AndersonBorn February 22, 1948 Atlantic, IowaENTERED INTO RESTTuesday, October 3, 2006Lawton, OklahomaAt the age of 58 years, 7 months and 11 daysMEMORIAL SERVICEMonday, October 9, 20061:30 P.M.Roland Funeral HomeAtlantic, IowaOFFICIATINGPastor David AndersonLewis Church of Christ ~ Lewis, IowaJOHN GARRETT In Celebration of Jim's LifeMUSICAL SELECTIONSGo Rest High On That MountainBoth Now and Forever MorePRESENTATION OF THE FLAGThe Atlantic Color Guard MembersBob Boots Steve LivengoodFLOWER COMMITTEEThe FamilyFOOD COMMITTEEThe FamilyLUNCHEONJim's family extends an invitation for friends to join them for a luncheon at the funeral home following the service.