James Annett

Annett, James Ellis age 92 died May 16, 2008, two days after losing his beloved wife. He was born November 14, 1915, Marietta, MN to Archie and Margaret (Kahler) Annett. He graduated from Marietta High School in 1933 and received a BBA from the University of MN business school in 1937. He married Genevieve E. Budge, a fellow business school graduate in May, 1941. He served in the Minnesota National Guard prior to WWII. The day after Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the Navy achieving the rank of Commander and saw action in both the European and Pacific theaters. After the war, Jim resumed his 43-year career with Investors Diversified Services (IDS, now Ameriprise Financial) becoming a corporate officer and vice president of Administrative Services. One of his first projects at IDS was to develop a Systems Department, which quickly led to electronic data processing. Prior to retirement, he helped oversee the building of the Minneapolis landmark, IDS Tower. He spent several years volunteering for the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and attending more than 30 Elderhostel Programs with Gen. Jim is survived by his loving daughters, Carol M. (Annett) Renner, San Francisco, CA and Susan E. Annett (Timothy Benson), Los Angeles, CA; son-in-law, Earl D. Osborn, Berkeley, CA; grandsons, Scott Renner (Karen Getchell), Los Angeles and James Osborn (Monica L' Esperance), San Francisco; and granddaughter, Andrea Osborn (Edwin "Will" Tadros, Jr.), New York City; and great-grandson, Maslen Ellis Osborn L' Esperance. He was preceded in death by his dearly cherished wife of 67 years, parents, brother, Lee, and loving daughter, Joan M. Annett, Berkeley, CA. A celebration of life for Jim and Gen will be held jointly on May 31, 2008, 11 AM at Friendship Village, 8100 Highwood Drive, Bloomington, MN; lunch to follow. The family expresses deep gratitude to Jim's healthcare providers, care- givers, the staff and his many friends at Friendship Village. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations made in his honor to the Employee Appreciation Fund or the Chaplain Fund of Friendship Village ? Bloomington, MN. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

James Annett

May 18, 2008

Explore Obituaries &
Upcoming Services