Whitman County Gazette - Serving Whitman County since 1877

Jimmy E. Anderson, 83, Garfield area farmer, passed away January 7, 2021, in Garfield. Jimmy was born December 25, 1937, at home near Garfield to M. E. "Dutch" and Madge Boyer Anderson. He lived in the Farmington Garfield area most of his life graduating from Garfield high school in 1955. Following high school graduating Jim served in the U.S. Navy receiving an honorable discharge.

Jim started farming at Garfield in January 1958. On February 6, 1960, Jim married the love of his life, Janiece Appel. They worked side by side on the farm while raising four sons. His first farming experience w...