Phyllis June Anderson, 90, of Andover, MN formerly of International Falls, MN passed away peacefully Sunday, September 16, 2012. She was born July 24, 1922 in Alberton, Ontario to Nettie (Eide) and Henry Peterson. She graduated from Littlefork High School and later served in World War II in the Marine Corp. Phyllis married Irvin (Irv) Anderson on December 7, 1945 in Seattle, Washington and subsequently resided in Corpus Christie, Texas where Irv was stationed as a Navy pilot. After the end of the war, they returned to International Falls to raise their family. Phyllis worked as a sales clerk at Stevenson’s Department Store for many years.
Phyllis was a long-time member of the VFW and the American Legion. She loved gardening, needlework, painting and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Phyllis was also very supportive of Irv’s long service as a State Representative and as Speaker of the House in the Minnesota State Legislature by assisting in campaigns, DFL events, and fundraisers.
Survivors include children: Greg (Becky) of Coon Rapids, Cindy (Randy) Kevern of Ham Lake; and grandchildren: Chad (Sarah) Anderson of Libertyville, IL, Chris Anderson of Chicago, IL, Caitlin (Scott) Seath of St. Paul, and Sarah Anderson of Brandon, Manitoba; and great-grandchildren Liam, Lila, and Maggie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Anderson, parents, brother, Reynold (Speed) Peterson, and sister Marne Butler. She is survived by her sister Cleo Becker of Watsonville, CA and her brother Merwin Peterson of San Diego, CA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Phyllis was a long-time member of the VFW and the American Legion. She loved gardening, needlework, painting and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Phyllis was also very supportive of Irv’s long service as a State Representative and as Speaker of the House in the Minnesota State Legislature by assisting in campaigns, DFL events, and fundraisers.
Survivors include children: Greg (Becky) of Coon Rapids, Cindy (Randy) Kevern of Ham Lake; and grandchildren: Chad (Sarah) Anderson of Libertyville, IL, Chris Anderson of Chicago, IL, Caitlin (Scott) Seath of St. Paul, and Sarah Anderson of Brandon, Manitoba; and great-grandchildren Liam, Lila, and Maggie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Anderson, parents, brother, Reynold (Speed) Peterson, and sister Marne Butler. She is survived by her sister Cleo Becker of Watsonville, CA and her brother Merwin Peterson of San Diego, CA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Phyllis June Anderson, 90, of Andover, MN formerly of International Falls, MN passed away peacefully Sunday, September 16, 2012. She was born July 24, 1922 in Alberton, Ontario to Nettie (Eide) and Henry Peterson. She graduated from Littlefork High School and later served in World War II in the Marine Corp. Phyllis married Irvin (Irv) Anderson on December 7, 1945 in Seattle, Washington and subsequently resided in Corpus Christie, Texas where Irv was stationed as a Navy pilot. After the end of the war, they returned to International Falls to raise their family. Phyllis worked as a sales clerk at Stevenson’s Department Store for many years.
Phyllis was a long-time member of the VFW and the American Legion. She loved gardening, needlework, painting and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Phyllis was also very supportive of Irv’s long service as a State Representative and as Speaker of the House in the Minnesota State Legislature by assisting in campaigns, DFL events, and fundraisers.
Survivors include children: Greg (Becky) of Coon Rapids, Cindy (Randy) Kevern of Ham Lake; and grandchildren: Chad (Sarah) Anderson of Libertyville, IL, Chris Anderson of Chicago, IL, Caitlin (Scott) Seath of St. Paul, and Sarah Anderson of Brandon, Manitoba; and great-grandchildren Liam, Lila, and Maggie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Anderson, parents, brother, Reynold (Speed) Peterson, and sister Marne Butler. She is survived by her sister Cleo Becker of Watsonville, CA and her brother Merwin Peterson of San Diego, CA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Phyllis was a long-time member of the VFW and the American Legion. She loved gardening, needlework, painting and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Phyllis was also very supportive of Irv’s long service as a State Representative and as Speaker of the House in the Minnesota State Legislature by assisting in campaigns, DFL events, and fundraisers.
Survivors include children: Greg (Becky) of Coon Rapids, Cindy (Randy) Kevern of Ham Lake; and grandchildren: Chad (Sarah) Anderson of Libertyville, IL, Chris Anderson of Chicago, IL, Caitlin (Scott) Seath of St. Paul, and Sarah Anderson of Brandon, Manitoba; and great-grandchildren Liam, Lila, and Maggie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Anderson, parents, brother, Reynold (Speed) Peterson, and sister Marne Butler. She is survived by her sister Cleo Becker of Watsonville, CA and her brother Merwin Peterson of San Diego, CA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
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