Lane James Anderson

Lane James Anderson, 77, Warsaw, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. He died at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Lane was born Oct. 6, 1945, in Geneva, Ill., to Ken and Doris (Jones) Anderson. He lived in Muskegan, Mich. until he moved to Warsaw in 1961. Except for the short time he spent in Monterey, Calif., which would become his favorite place on Earth, he lived in Warsaw for the rest of his life. He served with distinction in the U.S. Army from 1966-69; his time in the Army included an eight month tour in Vietnam, during which he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his service. Upon leaving military service, he joined his father’s ministry, Ken Anderson Films. This would evolve into InterComm, which led to him and his wife traveling all over the world, providing tools for ministry in local languages in many counties. He retired in 2017 and continued to travel the world, this time for fun with his loving wife, son and daughter-in-law.

Lane was a world traveler, having visited well over 50 countries, including an around-the-world trip with his father in 1961. This love of travel would fuel his ministry and personal travels his entire life. However, his favorite place was always the beautiful coast of Monterey, Calif. He was a huge fan of motor sports; he attended many races, including the 1958 Indy 500 and NASCAR races with his family in Texas. He was an avid runner. He completed 19 marathons, including the 1991 Boston Marathon.

Lane attended Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, serving in many capacities including several stints as an elder. He was active in the Warsaw community and was a member of the local Rotary Club, serving as the foreign exchange student coordinator for many years. Lane was a loving husband, father, brother and friend to many who will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Jill Anderson; son, Jeff Anderson; and his daughter-in-law, Leanna Anderson. Also surviving are three sisters, Naoma Clark, Margret Mauzy and Melody Anderson; and three brothers, Donn (Diane) Anderson, Max (Claudia) Anderson and Ken (Beth) Anderson.

Lane’s life will be celebrated with a memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, and officiated by Pastor Aaron Kline. Military rites will be conducted by local members of the American Legion Post No. 49 and V.F.W. No. 1126, both of Warsaw, and active duty members of the Army Honor Guard. Friends and family may visit an hour prior to the service from 10–11 a.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that if you feel lead, a donation be given to Youth Haven Ranch, P.O. Box 97, Rives Junction, MI 49277. Lane was a member of the board of this ministry for many years.

Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.