JAMES MICHAEL "JIM" ANDERSEN ~ Class of 1961
March 29, 1943 - February 7, 2008



James M. Andersen was born March 29, 1943 in Rapid City, South Dakota. He passed away February 7, 2008. He grew up in Richland, WA.

After attending Columbia High School, in 1960 he joined the Navy and served as a mine sweeper for five years. He worked at various nuclear power plants throughout the years. He and his wife Vonnie lived in Soddy Daisy, TN until 2005 when he retired and moved back to the Tri-Cities, living in Pasco.

Jim was preceded in death by his father Clarence Andersen; his mother Mary Andersen; and his sister Mary Kae Dewey-Enger.

He is survived by his wife, Goldie Yvonne; stepson Wade Stearns; his son Dax; his brother Gordon ('54) and wife Barbara. Jim is also survived by many nieces and nephews and many good friend.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Einan's Funeral Home, Richland, WA, with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM Wednesday the 13th, also at Einan's.

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