Jay Anderson
1931 - 2018
Obituary
The Rev. Jay W. Anderson, 87, died Aug.
20, 2018, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born May 15,
1931, in New York Mills, Minnesota, to John A. and Lillian (Wapola)
Anderson.
On May 30, 1953, he married Lois Anne
Hayes at Albert Lea, Minnesota, and she survives of the home. They
were members of the First United Methodist Church in Newton, where
Jay served in many capacities through the years, including mission
work and teaching adult Sunday School.
Jay earned his undergraduate degree
from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, and a Master of
Divinity degree from Yale Divinity School in New Haven, Connecticut.
He was a retired United Methodist minister serving in the Kansas West
Conference. He served churches in Wichita, Ashland, Lyons, Liberal
and Pratt, as well as serving as the District Superintendent in Dodge
City.
Following his retirement, Jay continued
his ministry serving as the long time chaplain at Newton Asbury Park.
While serving as chaplain at Asbury Park, Jay touched many lives
sharing the gospel and bringing friendship to many through the years.
He was an avid walker and looked
forward to his daily walks around the neighborhood. He also enjoyed
collecting stamps and reading. One of the greatest joys in Jay's life
was traveling. He had the privilege of traveling the world with his
wife for both fun and mission trips. China and Kazakhstan were two
especially memorable trips they took.
Jay was the proverbial people person
who always took time to say hello and have a few words with those he
met though the day. He also looked forward to spending time with his
loving wife, Lois, and daughters, Cathy Sullivan, Lori Stephens and
Julie Murray; grandchildren: Reuben and Will Sullivan, Ben Stephens
and Emily Bryant, and Michael and Matthew Murray; and
great-grandchildren, Savanna and Ethan Bryant.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m.
Saturday (Sept. 1, 2018) at the First United Methodist Church, with
The Reverend Amos McCarthy presiding. The family will greet friends
at a luncheon in the fellowship hall of the church following the
service. Private family interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery,
Newton.
Memorials are suggested to First United
Methodist Church in care of Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main St.,
Newton, KS 67114.
