Jane B. Boggs Anderson, Class of 1952

ROCKY RIVER, OHIO - Jane B. Anderson, 92, of Rocky River, died Sunday November 27th peacefully in her sleep. Jane was born to Aileen and Maxwell Boggs in March 1930 in Akron, Ohio. In High School, Jane liked math and physics because she wanted to know "how things happen." As Jane progressed through life, she learned that knowing "why things happen" was more important. That started a journey that led her to become a minister in the Presbyterian Church USA. After graduating from Muskingum College in 1952, Jane became a computer operator at Standard Oil of Ohio using her math skills. Jane was also active at church and served as Christian Education Director at several Cleveland area churches. In her early 40s, she was called to become a minister, Jane graduated from Vanderbilt University's School of Theology and was ordained as a Presbyterian minister on June 5, 1977. During her career, Jane served as a minister at the Presbytery of the Western Reserve, at Wickliffe Presbyterian Church, Westlake Presbyterian Church, Westminster Presbyterian Church of Amherst, and First Church of Lorain. Jane's ministry also focused on justice and equality. In 1976, with Cleveland facing court-ordered segregation, Jane became an Associate Director of the Cleveland Foundation working on the Greater Cleveland Project, a coalition of about 60 faith-based and community groups that planned for the peaceful desegregation of the schools. Jane joined this effort because, as she wrote at the time, "the injustice and destructiveness of racism has always gripped my heart." While studying at Muskingum College, Jane caught the eye of David Anderson. After graduation, they were married and began a family with four children, Anne Busher (Frank), Jim Anderson (Lilian), Clarke Anderson (Mary), and Doug Anderson (Kim). David preceded Jane in death. During her last days, Jane was surrounded by her children and her nine grandchildren: David, Christopher (Milena), Amy, Max, Aileen, Erin, Sam, Gabbi, and Christofer.

Year of Muskingum Undergraduate Degree
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