In Memory Of
James R. Anderson
1946
2020
James R. Anderson
November 7, 1946 — December 16, 2020
Jim was born in Chicago, IL, and grew up in Wauconda, IL. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1969 with a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
He began his career at the Naval Missile Center, Pt. Mugu, California, testing Air-Launch missiles for the US Navy. He mostly designed and built the test equipment for the Harpoon and Tomahawk Missiles. He earned a Masters in Operations Research from the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA.
In 1979, he began working at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis in the Engineering Reliability Department, becoming Chief Engineer for the F-18/E-Development Program.
In 1997, moving to Huntington Beach, CA, he worked on the MD-90 at Douglas Aircraft as Director of System Engineering.
In 2003, he moved back to St. Louis and finished his career in 2010, working for Boeing.
Jim is survived by his brother Dennis and brothers-in-law Bill (Lee) and Charlie Banta, "having enjoyed many wonderful times with them and their families", Kristin (Taylor) Hagen, Marsee Kelly, Meghan Banta, Drue (Kelly) Banta, Franny (Jake) Beacom and Charlie Banta.
He is blessed with two children: Bart (Heather), "a fine man, who I am proud to call my son," and Ingrid (Clint) "a kind and serving woman, who I always had fun calling my very own daughter." "Heather and Clint have been very supportive and prayerful. Their love of family is evident, and we look forward to their continued support."
Jim is further blessed with three grandchildren: Marisa, Miles, and Henry. Highlights with them include taking each one to a special Grandparent/Grandchild Camp and introducing them to the West and the Rocky Mountains.
His wife of 50 years, Rollie (Banta) has been a wonderful supporter through my liver cancer, faithful and loving. "I love you very much, my best friend and cheerleader."
"My faith in Jesus Christ and His promise of salvation has sustained me. The Holy Spirit was with me throughout my battle with cancer. God blessed me mightily with a wonderful wife and family. My most memorable trip was to Israel, and I recommend that everyone should go!"
To leave a message of condolence for Jim's family or to share a special memory of Jim, please visit the guestbook below.
He began his career at the Naval Missile Center, Pt. Mugu, California, testing Air-Launch missiles for the US Navy. He mostly designed and built the test equipment for the Harpoon and Tomahawk Missiles. He earned a Masters in Operations Research from the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA.
In 1979, he began working at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis in the Engineering Reliability Department, becoming Chief Engineer for the F-18/E-Development Program.
In 1997, moving to Huntington Beach, CA, he worked on the MD-90 at Douglas Aircraft as Director of System Engineering.
In 2003, he moved back to St. Louis and finished his career in 2010, working for Boeing.
Jim is survived by his brother Dennis and brothers-in-law Bill (Lee) and Charlie Banta, "having enjoyed many wonderful times with them and their families", Kristin (Taylor) Hagen, Marsee Kelly, Meghan Banta, Drue (Kelly) Banta, Franny (Jake) Beacom and Charlie Banta.
He is blessed with two children: Bart (Heather), "a fine man, who I am proud to call my son," and Ingrid (Clint) "a kind and serving woman, who I always had fun calling my very own daughter." "Heather and Clint have been very supportive and prayerful. Their love of family is evident, and we look forward to their continued support."
Jim is further blessed with three grandchildren: Marisa, Miles, and Henry. Highlights with them include taking each one to a special Grandparent/Grandchild Camp and introducing them to the West and the Rocky Mountains.
His wife of 50 years, Rollie (Banta) has been a wonderful supporter through my liver cancer, faithful and loving. "I love you very much, my best friend and cheerleader."
"My faith in Jesus Christ and His promise of salvation has sustained me. The Holy Spirit was with me throughout my battle with cancer. God blessed me mightily with a wonderful wife and family. My most memorable trip was to Israel, and I recommend that everyone should go!"
To leave a message of condolence for Jim's family or to share a special memory of Jim, please visit the guestbook below.
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