Jimmy "James" Ray Anderson

Preceded in Death by brother Donald K. Anderson, and Granddaughter Kristina R. Garcia. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Mary, of 65 years, daughter Leisa E. Eining and Grandson Manuel (Manny) A. Garcia of Medical Lake, WA and Granddaghter Camilla D. Bryner and great-grandson William I. Bryner of Woodsport, WA.

After serving in Korea from 1951 to 1953, Jim became a telegrapher on Spokane Railroad from 1956-1957. He then worked at Eastern State Hospital from 1957-1976. Then worked for Ed Karrer’s Gunatorium in the Spokane Valley from 1977-1999. Got his private pilot license while living in Spokane Valley. Moved to Sprague, WA in 1992 and later worked as caretaker of Macabee Cemetery in Lincoln County until he was 83.

Jim had many hobbies and especially loved to build things, he built a camper, boat, and many model airplanes. He built his home in Sprague, WA out of a large garage which He and Mary lived in for 28 years. He planted many fruit trees, flowers and built garden structures in the property of all of he and Mary’s homes.