James Anton Andersen

Born October 7, 1925

Died November 11, 2014

Born in Genoa, Colorado

Married to Elaine Smiley in 1945 (Limon, Colorado)

James and Elaine spent their first 4 years in the Brighton Colorado area.

They moved to Castle Rock, Colorado in early 1950's. James was a Dairy Farmer (from childhood until January 1966.) After farming he worked as a mechanic for Cummings Equipment in Franktown. Then he had a long time association with Rock Bowl in Castle Rock. He was the Manager for the 10 lane establishment. His last venture was working for Tru-Value Hardware in Castle Rock.

While dad was in High School he loved building things. He had completed a full bedroom set out of wood and while on the farm he was always building furniture of some sort, whether out of wood or iron. In 1951 Dad was the "Farmer of the Year" for Douglas County.

He was remembered by customers at the hardware store, who just came in for his "jokes" or perhaps for his help in fixing a problem. If they didn't have it, he made something else work.

James is survived by two sisters, Louise L. of Denver and Marguerite K. of Westminster and two brothers, David of Brush and Richard of Westminster. Also surviving are three cheldren, DianaH of Castle Rock, Kathy O. of Castle Rock and Mike Andersen of Larkspur. There are many, many, Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and four Great-Great-Grandchildren.

Jame is preceded in death be his wife, Elaine, daughter, Pamela Mcf. and Grandson Kristian McF., his parents and three brothers and one sister.