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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 30, 1965) James Thomas Anderson passed away on December 21, 1965 at the Community Hospital in Durango, Colorado at the age of 90 years and 8 months. He was born on April 6 1875 in Williamstown, Pennsylvania to Thomas and Mirria Anderson. He was baptized on May 8 1875 in the Methodist church at Williamstown by the Rev. White. He spent his early childhood there until the age of 17. At this time he rode a bicycle to Clay Center, Kansas and spent approximately two years there before moving on to Canon City, Colorado. In 1897 he moved to the Chromo, Colorado area and was actively engaged in ranching and mining. On January 13 1900 he was united in marriage to miss Dolly Myrtle Confar at Lumberton, New Mexico. They made their early home in Chromo, Colorado. To this union were born three sons and one daughter; his daughter, Susan and son, Warren preceded him in death. surviving are Lloyd J. Anderson, Sr. of Pagosa Springs and Thomas Howard Anderson of Montrose, Colorado. He is further survived by four grandchildren, Lloyd J. Anderson Jr. of Durango, Mrs. Dick Snow of Pagosa Springs, LCDR Franklin W. Anderson of the U.S. Navy, and Miss Evelyn I. Anderson of Walteria, California, nine great grandchildren and a great niece, Mrs. Harry Willis of La Veta Colorado and a nephew Dan Kenny of Baker California. During his life span he was well known throughout the county for his integrity, loyalty and devotion to his friends and neighbors. He was one of the last true pioneers of this area, having come to the Chromo - Chama area in 1897. He was a witness to the growing pains of the county, and the country in general. Up until the very end his mind was keen and alert and he would entertain both young and old alike with vivid descriptions of events that had happened in the past. He could recall the progress that had been made from the horse and buggy days to the present atomic age. During his life time he was active in hunting and fishing, having killed his last deer at the age of 88 with one shot. He was an authority on the best fishing spots in the county. He was one of the most avid supporters at the high school athletics, his presence at their games became a symbol to all as he seldom missed a game. His belief was fair play, sportsmanship and integrity in whatever you participate in. With the passing of Jim Anderson and era has ended and he will be missed by scores as he had played the part of father, and grandfather to numerous youngsters during his lifetime. To have known him was to love and respect him. .
(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 30, 1965) James Thomas Anderson passed away on December 21, 1965 at the Community Hospital in Durango, Colorado at the age of 90 years and 8 months. He was born on April 6 1875 in Williamstown, Pennsylvania to Thomas and Mirria Anderson. He was baptized on May 8 1875 in the Methodist church at Williamstown by the Rev. White. He spent his early childhood there until the age of 17. At this time he rode a bicycle to Clay Center, Kansas and spent approximately two years there before moving on to Canon City, Colorado. In 1897 he moved to the Chromo, Colorado area and was actively engaged in ranching and mining. On January 13 1900 he was united in marriage to miss Dolly Myrtle Confar at Lumberton, New Mexico. They made their early home in Chromo, Colorado. To this union were born three sons and one daughter; his daughter, Susan and son, Warren preceded him in death. surviving are Lloyd J. Anderson, Sr. of Pagosa Springs and Thomas Howard Anderson of Montrose, Colorado. He is further survived by four grandchildren, Lloyd J. Anderson Jr. of Durango, Mrs. Dick Snow of Pagosa Springs, LCDR Franklin W. Anderson of the U.S. Navy, and Miss Evelyn I. Anderson of Walteria, California, nine great grandchildren and a great niece, Mrs. Harry Willis of La Veta Colorado and a nephew Dan Kenny of Baker California. During his life span he was well known throughout the county for his integrity, loyalty and devotion to his friends and neighbors. He was one of the last true pioneers of this area, having come to the Chromo - Chama area in 1897. He was a witness to the growing pains of the county, and the country in general. Up until the very end his mind was keen and alert and he would entertain both young and old alike with vivid descriptions of events that had happened in the past. He could recall the progress that had been made from the horse and buggy days to the present atomic age. During his life time he was active in hunting and fishing, having killed his last deer at the age of 88 with one shot. He was an authority on the best fishing spots in the county. He was one of the most avid supporters at the high school athletics, his presence at their games became a symbol to all as he seldom missed a game. His belief was fair play, sportsmanship and integrity in whatever you participate in. With the passing of Jim Anderson and era has ended and he will be missed by scores as he had played the part of father, and grandfather to numerous youngsters during his lifetime. To have known him was to love and respect him. .
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(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 30, 1965) James Thomas Anderson passed away on December 21, 1965 at the Community Hospital in Durango, Colorado at the age of 90 years and 8 months. He was born on April 6 1875 in Williamstown, Pennsylvania to Thomas and Mirria Anderson. He was baptized on May 8 1875 in the Methodist church at Williamstown by the Rev. White. He spent his early childhood there until the age of 17. At this time he rode a bicycle to Clay Center, Kansas and spent approximately two years there before moving on to Canon City, Colorado. In 1897 he moved to the Chromo, Colorado area and was actively engaged in ranching and mining. On January 13 1900 he was united in marriage to miss Dolly Myrtle Confar at Lumberton, New Mexico. They made their early home in Chromo, Colorado. To this union were born three sons and one daughter; his daughter, Susan and son, Warren preceded him in death. surviving are Lloyd J. Anderson, Sr. of Pagosa Springs and Thomas Howard Anderson of Montrose, Colorado. He is further survived by four grandchildren, Lloyd J. Anderson Jr. of Durango, Mrs. Dick Snow of Pagosa Springs, LCDR Franklin W. Anderson of the U.S. Navy, and Miss Evelyn I. Anderson of Walteria, California, nine great grandchildren and a great niece, Mrs. Harry Willis of La Veta Colorado and a nephew Dan Kenny of Baker California. During his life span he was well known throughout the county for his integrity, loyalty and devotion to his friends and neighbors. He was one of the last true pioneers of this area, having come to the Chromo - Chama area in 1897. He was a witness to the growing pains of the county, and the country in general. Up until the very end his mind was keen and alert and he would entertain both young and old alike with vivid descriptions of events that had happened in the past. He could recall the progress that had been made from the horse and buggy days to the present atomic age. During his life time he was active in hunting and fishing, having killed his last deer at the age of 88 with one shot. He was an authority on the best fishing spots in the county. He was one of the most avid supporters at the high school athletics, his presence at their games became a symbol to all as he seldom missed a game. His belief was fair play, sportsmanship and integrity in whatever you participate in. With the passing of Jim Anderson and era has ended and he will be missed by scores as he had played the part of father, and grandfather to numerous youngsters during his lifetime. To have known him was to love and respect him. .
(The Pagosa Springs Sun December 30, 1965) James Thomas Anderson passed away on December 21, 1965 at the Community Hospital in Durango, Colorado at the age of 90 years and 8 months. He was born on April 6 1875 in Williamstown, Pennsylvania to Thomas and Mirria Anderson. He was baptized on May 8 1875 in the Methodist church at Williamstown by the Rev. White. He spent his early childhood there until the age of 17. At this time he rode a bicycle to Clay Center, Kansas and spent approximately two years there before moving on to Canon City, Colorado. In 1897 he moved to the Chromo, Colorado area and was actively engaged in ranching and mining. On January 13 1900 he was united in marriage to miss Dolly Myrtle Confar at Lumberton, New Mexico. They made their early home in Chromo, Colorado. To this union were born three sons and one daughter; his daughter, Susan and son, Warren preceded him in death. surviving are Lloyd J. Anderson, Sr. of Pagosa Springs and Thomas Howard Anderson of Montrose, Colorado. He is further survived by four grandchildren, Lloyd J. Anderson Jr. of Durango, Mrs. Dick Snow of Pagosa Springs, LCDR Franklin W. Anderson of the U.S. Navy, and Miss Evelyn I. Anderson of Walteria, California, nine great grandchildren and a great niece, Mrs. Harry Willis of La Veta Colorado and a nephew Dan Kenny of Baker California. During his life span he was well known throughout the county for his integrity, loyalty and devotion to his friends and neighbors. He was one of the last true pioneers of this area, having come to the Chromo - Chama area in 1897. He was a witness to the growing pains of the county, and the country in general. Up until the very end his mind was keen and alert and he would entertain both young and old alike with vivid descriptions of events that had happened in the past. He could recall the progress that had been made from the horse and buggy days to the present atomic age. During his life time he was active in hunting and fishing, having killed his last deer at the age of 88 with one shot. He was an authority on the best fishing spots in the county. He was one of the most avid supporters at the high school athletics, his presence at their games became a symbol to all as he seldom missed a game. His belief was fair play, sportsmanship and integrity in whatever you participate in. With the passing of Jim Anderson and era has ended and he will be missed by scores as he had played the part of father, and grandfather to numerous youngsters during his lifetime. To have known him was to love and respect him. .
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