James (Jim) Steven Anderson

James (Jim) Steven Anderson passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 71. Jim was born in Concordia, Kansas, on November 18, 1950, to Clair Anderson and Wilda Graham Anderson of Clyde, Kan.
Jim grew up in Clyde and graduated from Clyde High School in 1968. Jim attended Kansas State University, worked with his father in the bank for several years, and was active in the Clyde community as a city councilperson, a volunteer firefighter, and a member of the Clyde Ball Association.
After completing his degree in social work at Kansas State University, he worked for St. Francis Community Services, Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging, and the Kansas Department for Children and Families where he served families residing in the counties of the 12th Judicial District until his retirement. Jim was actively involved for over 20 years with the Cloud County Food Bank and the Cloud County Chemical Dependency Committee.
Jim was an avid K-State fan and enjoyed anything and everything Wildcat and purple. He loved walking, photography, crafting homemade soap, and spending time with his family and friends. Along with his wife, Mary, he especially loved providing daycare for many of his grandchildren over the years.
Jim is survived by his wife, Mary Emery Anderson of Concordia; three sons from his first marriage to Ruth Nelson: Matthew Anderson (Brittany) of Concordia, Jonathan Anderson (Sherry) of Abilene, Texas, and Joel Anderson (Virginia) of Concordia; his stepdaughter, Katie Jones of Concordia; and his stepson, Barrett Jones (Whitney) of Concordia. Jim enjoyed several grandchildren: Matthew and Brittany's children, Kynlee, Emery, and Cambry; Jonathan and Sherry's children, Kaylee (Michael), Clint, and Colby; Joel and Virginia's children, Linnea and Juniper; Katie's daughter, Lennon; and Barrett and Whitney's children, Katarina and Killian. Jim is also survived by his sister, Cheryl Larmore (Rick) of Elkhorn, Neb.; a niece, Sarah Bailey (Troy) and their children, Scout, Trip, and Knox of Elkhorn, Neb.; and another niece, Chelsea Garvin (Ross) and their children, Graham and Sawyer of Texas. Jim also leaves behind many cousins, neighbors, and friends.
Jim was cremated and a celebration of life service will  be held at a later date, to be announced.
Donations in his name can be made to the Cloud County Food Bank, in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901.
For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com