James Eric Anderson

Born in Cedar Rapids on September 19, 1956
Departed on June 18, 2009. Resided in Marion, Iowa.

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James Eric “Jim” Anderson, 52, of 3400 McGowan Blvd., Marion, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, surrounded by family, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy following a long and courageous battle with the complications of diabetes. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church by the Rev. Phil Jorgensen. Interment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Survivors include his parents, William G. and Anna Anderson of Cedar Rapids; brother, William H. Anderson of Cedar Rapids, sisters, Rebecca (Thomas C.) Beusch of Kildeer, IL, Jeanne (Thomas G.) Hoyt of Overland Park, KS, Lisa (Richard J.) Twedt, and Lori (Tom E.) Hampton, both of Cedar Rapids; and nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his infant sister, Gail Sue Anderson.

Jim was born on September 19, 1956 in Cedar Rapids to William and Anna Berge Anderson. Jim graduated from Washington High School in 1975 in Cedar Rapids. He received a B.A. degree from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN in 1981 and also attained a second B.A. degree from Coe College in 1983 in Cedar Rapids where he taught computer software courses. Jim was employed by Rockwell Collins for 22 years. His most recent position was Senior Software Engineer. He was a member of the Association for Computing Machinery and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

Jim was a big fan of science fiction and related comic books, bicycling, cross country skiing and his dog nephews. His dry wit and sharp sense of humor will be missed by friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or Hospice of Mercy.

Jim’s family is appreciative of the support and concern from his friends at Rockwell Collins, Homewatch Caregivers and Hospice of Mercy, both Palliative Care and the Hospice House.

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