James H. Anderson

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Anderson, James H. Age 95, of Mpls, died peacefully July 15, 2016. Preceded in death by wife of 61 years, Cleon Wiles Anderson, and their son Scott. Graduate of West High School and the University of Minnesota. Electrical engineer for 31 years with International Multifoods. He served as a radar specialist with the 9th Air Force Pathfinder Squadron from 1942-'45. He had a lifelong love of music and played the trombone professionally in local and traveling bands in the 1930's and '40s, and with many other groups, including the Air Force Skyliners, American Legion and Shrine bands, Dixieland bands and a favorite Calypso group. He was a Mason, and early and active member of the Arc of MN, an 83 year member of Hennepin Church, as well as a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. Survived by son Mark J. Anderson (Julia Costin), daughter Nancy A. Goodhouse, grandsons Erik (Kim) and John Anderson, Andrew and Alex Goodhouse, great-grandsons Scott and Bryan Anderson and special friend Betty Weiblin. Memorial service Monday, Aug 1, 11 am at Hennepin Ave United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Ave., Mpls. Visitation Sunday, July 31, 2-5pm at Washburn McReavy Davies Chapel, 2301 Dupont Ave So, Mpls 612-377-2203. Memorials preferred to Hennepin Church library. Washburn-McReavy.com

Published on July 24, 2016