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Paul Anderson

July 18, 1950 — June 30, 2025

Paul Anderson

Paul James Anderson was born on July 18, 1950 to James and Louise (Hughes) Anderson at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the tender age of seven. Paul’s father, James passed away and Paul then became the man of the house. Paul accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior the summer of 1964. He attended south high school in Minneapolis and graduated in 1968. His love for Jesus and the Bible influenced him to enroll in Pillsbury Baptist Bible College where he graduated in 1972. In 1973, he dedicated his life to medicine and went to St. Mary’s University of Minnesota to become a respiratory therapist. He worked at Divine Redeemer hospital in South Saint Paul, and after moving to Pensacola Florida, he worked at Baptist hospital for four years moving to Garland, Texas. He was employed at Baylor-Garland Hospital for 40 years. Paul retired in 2015. Paul passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at the Avera Tyler Hospital in Tyler, Minnesota at the age of 74.

Paul loved the word of God and would recite Scriptures from memory. He enjoyed teaching Sunday school and singing hymns. His favorite was Amazing Grace. Paul had a gifted mind for history, biblical studies and trivia of all kinds. He loved to play Bible trivia with his family. He also loved sports. He was an avid Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, Minnesota Vikings, and Dallas Cowboys fan.

Paul was a faithful and loving son, brother, and uncle.

Paul is lovingly remembered by his sister, Janet Anderson of Lake Benton, Minnesota; three nieces, Ranea and (Jeff ) Johnson of Flandreau, South Dakota, Dyann (Pat) McCarthy of Lake Benton, and Lynda (Mike) Hulsebus of White, South Dakota; Great nieces and nephews, Shelby (Kardell) Boomsma, Benjamin Hulsebus, Caleb Hulsebus, Abbie (Kailor) Green and Bobbie Jo Johnson; and great great nieces, Westlynn Boomsma and Hannah Boomsma.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Jim and Louise Anderson; sister, Kathy Fredericks; brother-in-law, Arnie Fredricks; and Great, great nephew, Jeremiah Green.

Blessed be his memory.

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