Jeffrey David Anderson, Sr. Obituary

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Jeffrey David Anderson, Sr.

September 29, 1940 - December 2, 2024

Obituary

Jeffrey David Anderson, Sr., a dedicated public servant and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, at Applewood Our House in Denver, Colorado. He was 84 years old.

Born on September 29, 1940, in Pueblo, Colorado, Jeff answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1958. During his naval service, he distinguished himself as a Deep Sea Diver, embodying the courage and commitment that would define his entire career.

After returning to Pueblo, Jeff embarked on an illustrious career in public administration that spanned several decades. His professional journey included: City Administrator of Lamar, Colorado, for eight years and Fire Department Administration for 30 years, serving in three notable departments: City of Pueblo: Assistant Fire Chief; City of Pueblo West: Fire Chief, City of Lamar: Fire Chief, where he was instrumental in implementing 911 services across a six-county region of Southeast Colorado

He is survived by his loving wife of many years, Janet E. Goedert (Pickett). He had a blended family with three sons and a daughter. Jeffrey Anderson Jr. (Karen) Wesley Anderson (Julie), Mark Goedert (wife Lynette), and Carol Goedert Sjerven, plus a bonus daughter & son, Angela Anderson (Rich), and Chris Sjerven.

He was loved by sixteen grandchildren including: Crystal, David, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Madelyn, Jacob, Mackenzie, Cash, Taylor, Alex, Brianna, Jessica, Adam, Waverly, Eisley and Clover 

A particular source of comfort in his later years was his beloved cats, Ridley and Turbo.

A service to celebrate Jeff's life will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery with full Military Honors on December 27, 2024 at 10:30 am with a Memorial service and luncheon to follow at Buffalo Run Golf Club House 15700 East 112th Ave, Commerce City, Colorado 80022. Please RSVP to jega8747@gmail.com.

Letter from Lamar Fire and Emergency Services:

We at Lamar Fire Department are saddened to announce that our former Fire Chief and City Administrator Jeff Anderson has passed away.  Chief Anderson started as the Lamar Fire Chief in the spring of 1991 to 1999. Chief Anderson became the City of Lamar Administrator in 1999 to 2006 when he retired.  After retirement Jeff and his wife Jan moved to the Denver area where he enjoyed mowing the Buffalo Run Golf course and played on it in the afternoon.  Jeff often spoke that he had the best retirement as he spent time with his loving wife and playing golf in a stress-free environment.  

Before joining us at Lamar Fire Chief Anderson was an active-duty service member of the US Navy as a deep-sea diver.  Chief Anderson served with the Pueblo Fire department for approximately 30 years obtaining a rank of Assistant Chief. Chief Anderson was also a founding member of the Pueblo West Fire department and became the departments first Fire Chief before joining the Lamar Fire Department.  

While serving as the Lamar Fire Chief, Jeff established the NFPA hose, pump, and ladder testing that is still in place today.  He initiated one of the first Automated External Defibrillator programs for basic life support for prehospital care in Colorado. Chief Anderson established multiple training and higher education programs including injury prevention.  Jeff wrote a state EMS grant entitled “Education Means Success” that encouraged kids of all ages to stay away from drugs and alcohol.  Chief Anderson obtained a Cadillac Ambulance that traveled the State of Colorado in association to the drug prevention program.     

Chief Anderson was an asset to the City of Lamar as well as Southeast Colorado Emergency services.  This is only a small fraction of his accomplishments that have and will always benefit Emergency services statewide.  He had left a legacy throughout the State of Colorado in Emergency services that will not be forgotten.  We thank you for everything you’ve done on behalf of the City of Lamar and Prowers County residents. 

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