Barbara and James Anderson
Featured in: May/June 2023
ANDERSON 70TH — James "Jim" and Barbara (Dickerson) Anderson celebrated 70 years of marriage with a dinner on March 14, 2023 in Spokane, Washington.
They were married on March 14, 1953 in San Diego, California. Jim was enlisted and Barbara worked for the U.S. Air Force the first few years of married life. Jim later attended Loma Linda University Medical School while Barbara worked for a savings and loan company.
They later moved to Spokane, Washington, and both worked in their family medical practice. Jim and Barbara enjoyed traveling and outdoor activities, especially with family and friends, and served on several mission trips. In retirement, the Andersons still love helping at the Spokane South Hill Church which they helped plant. They look forward with joy to Jesus' return.
The Anderson family includes Joyce (Anderson) Wilkens of Spokane, Washington; Bryan Anderson of Spokane, Washington; Eric Anderson of Great Falls, Montana; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.