James Weller Anderton

Our beloved father, grandfather and

great-grandfather, James Weller Anderton,

left this world peacefully January 30,

2010.

He was born November 30, 1922, in

Dayton, Ohio. He spent most of his 87

years in Southern California, graduating

from North Hollywood High School

where he met and later married the love

of his life, Shirley. Jim and Shirley were

married in 1944 while he was on leave

from the U.S. Navy where he proudly

served his country in the South Pacific during World War II.

Jim spent most of his life in the men’s clothing business. He

became a familiar face at Fashion Island in Newport Beach where

he last worked at Gary’s and Company.

After retirement he continued to enjoy his home, his love of

sports and mostly his family. He is survived by his two daughters,

Carol and Tricia, son-in-law Dave; grandchildren Traci and Travis

and their spouses Steve and Ann; great-grandchildren Alison,

Mark, Mason, Christian, Emily, TJ and Ava.

His family is honored to have been able to call him father,

grandfather, and great-grandfather. He leaves us with fond

memories of a man quick to offer a smile, patience like no other

and the capacity to love that was immeasurable. You will be missed

more than words can say.