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James S. Anderson,
62, of Sylvania Township, passed
away suddenly, Thursday February 1,
2007, at the St. Vincent Mercy
Medical Center.
Since a very young age, Jim was
always an extremely hard worker. He
knew that
 nothing
came easy in life and he was
determined to make a good life for
himself and his family. During the
60's, Jim became an owner/operator
and hauled concrete pipe to make a
living. In the late 70's, he opened
his own welding shop, Anderson
Welding, and after years of
dedication and back-breaking labor
the business became a success. The
welding company, in reality, was
just a stepping stone that helped
Jim create two very successful
family businesses, Central Trux &
Parts and Toledo Pipe Transport that
are still in operation today. His
businesses meant the world to him.
Jim knew more about the business
world and semi trucks than anyone
could imagine, only because he was
ambitious enough to teach himself.
His stress relieving therapy
involved operating heavy equipment,
which usually resulted in a bigger
mess than what he started with. When
he wasn’t working, which was a rare
occasion, he enjoyed spending time
with his family and all of the
friends he met throughout the years.
Jim loved to make people laugh and
was quick to point out when
something was done wrong. Everywhere
he went, he was sure to make an
impression on the people he
encountered. He did everything he
could to make life better for others
and would go out of his way to help
someone in need. Jim will be truly
missed by many nieces, nephews,
special cousins and treasured
friends that will always remember
his genuine sincerity and helpful
nature.
Jim is survived by his loving wife
Claudia Anderson; sons James M.,
Mark D. (Mary Pat), and Kevin J.
(Christina Vallejo) Anderson;
grandchildren Mackenzie, Megan,
Justin, and Kristal Anderson;
step-children Rachel and Kevin
Keller; sisters Rosemary (Richard)
Wylie, Joann (Mike) Litwin, Carolyn
(Leo) Krispin, Helen (Gary) Stanton,
and Irene Anderson; brothers Louis
(Betty), John (Leola), Thomas “Tom”
(Carroll), Donald, and Richard
(Sharon) Anderson. He was preceded
in death by his parents Louis and
Irene (Karpinski) Anderson;
Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral
Home 5712 N. Main St. Sylvania, OH,
Sunday February 4th from
2 – 9 PM and continuing Monday from
2 – 9 PM, where the Rosary will be
recited at 7:PM Monday evening, at
the funeral home. The Funeral Mass
will be conducted at Our Lady of
Lourdes Catholic Church Tuesday
February 6th at 10:00 AM.
Interment Calvary Cemetery.
Those wishing to give memorials are
asked to consider the American Heart
Association or the Make A Wish
Foundation.
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