James Anderson

James Wilson "Scotty" Anderson passed away on April 12, 2013 at the Evanston Regional Hospital.
He was born August 26, 1915 in Evanston, WY. He was an only child to his parents, Jean
Wilson (Anderson) and Peter B. Anderson, both of Scotland. His Father was an engineer
for the railroad and moved with his family to the United States and later settled in
Evanston.
Jimmy was an only child and was befriended by a Mormon family, PG Matthews, who
was a bishop. He had twin sons, who were Jimmy's cohorts in adventure. Bishop
Matthews was the person to nick name him Scotty, as Jimmy was very proud of his
Scottish heritage.
Jimmy was a first class boy scout and a member of the Union Presbyterian Church of
Evanston.
Jimmy graduated from Evanston High School in 1933 with what was considered one of
Evanston's most outstanding classes with 57 senior graduates.
Jimmy was very physically active most of his life, excelling in sports. He loved playing
basketball, tennis and playing shortstop for the Town of Evanston baseball team.
His activity gradually decreased with his years, but he was noted for walking all about
town and that he had never had driven a car or had a driver’s license.
Jimmy was employed with Blyth & Fargo starting in 1931 as a janitor and assisting in the
men's department. He eventually worked every aspect of the store from purchasing,
window trimmings and managing the men's department. He retired in 1980 after 49 years
of service and a 4- year break to serve his county as a Sergeant in the United States Army
in World War II in the South Pacific Theatre in the 455th Pacific aboard an amphibious
ship.
He was a founding charter member of the VFW in Evanston.
Jimmy's father passed away in 1937 and Jimmy elected to stay single and care for his
mother, she passed away in 1965. Jimmy then occupied his time with Traveling to
Scotland and Europe and in the Spring going to Phoenix, Arizona with his cousins, Gene
and Beth Anderson to watch the Chicago Cubs as well as other baseball team tryouts and
spring training warm ups.
Jimmy has devoted his life to the City of Evanston and watching it prosper, in hopes that
when he has passed that his legacy will far surpass his lifetime. Jimmy didn't have a
family of his own, but had made several friends over the years became like family to him.
Funeral service will be on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Union Presbyterian Church.
Friends may call at the Crandall Funeral Home from 1:00 to 1:45.   Interment with military honors will be in the Evanston City Cemetery.