Lily ANDERSON

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ANDERSON: Lily, age 92 years, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Minnedosa Personal Care Home on Sunday April 21, 2013. Lily was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba and raised in the Little Saskatchewan River Valley. She worked hard helping out with farming. She would sooner work out in the fields or with the cattle than being in the house doing housework. In June 1942, Lily joined the army where she cooked for the troops at CFB Shilo. In 1946, she married Edward Anderson and together raised seven children. Lily stayed home to raise her children and returned to work in 1966. She worked in Brandon at Federal Pioneer Electric, retiring in 1986. Lily did lots of travelling, including Alaska, B.C. and the Maritimes. Lily belonged to the Rapid City Legion, Branch #49, Valleyview Seniors, Rapid City Bowling Club & the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Mom spent many years driving the “old people”, her friends, for groceries, doctor’s appointments or just an outing. She was always so happy to spend holidays with her children. Birthdays and Christmas and “Sunday Suppers at the Farm” were all special times for Mom. Mom was very shy and always said she was a better listener than a talker. Lily was very active in the Legion and Legion Auxiliary. She was very proud to receive the Meritorious award from the Auxiliary. In April of 2001 Lily was awarded a Trophy at the Bowling Alley for 18 years of Perfect Attendance. Lily is survived by her children Andy “Jimmie” (June), Rodney (Hazel), Keith (Sharron), Jean (Jim), June, Wallace (Donna); brother Charlie Irvine and sister Jessie Gibbons, along with 41 grandchildren and great grandchildren and also numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Edward; son Ian; son-in-law Terry Hardy and sister Isa Attridge. Funeral Service took place at Memories Chapel on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Bishop Andy Anderson officiated. Pallbearers were her children Andy, Rodney, Keith, Jean, June and Wallace. Honorary Pallbearers were all her grand children and great grand children. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Lily may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #49, Box 188 Rapid City, MB R0K 1W0 or the Rapid City Regional Library, Box 8, Rapid City, MB R0K 1W0. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 204-727-0330.

As published in Brandon Sun on May 04, 2013