Irene W. Anderson, age 93, of Mabel, died Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Green Lea Manor Nursing Home in Mabel.
Irene was born August 24, 1924, in Newburg Township of Fillmore County, Minn., the daughter of Leonard and Bertha (Hanson) Bacon. She graduated from the Mabel High School in 1942. She served in the United States Coast Guard from October 2, 1944 until March 8, 1946. On August 2, 1947, she was united in marriage to Claude Anderson at the Methodist Parsonage in Mabel. Irene had worked as a bookkeeper at the Mabel Creamery. In 1981 they retired and moved into Mabel. Claude passed away on August 20, 2007. Irene was a member of the Mabel United Methodist Church where she was active in the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed knitting and animals, and had an interest in her family history.
Irene is survived by two children, Linda (Dan) Hoyt of Lincoln, Nebr., and Greg (Jean) of Duluth, Minn.; and two grandchildren Richie and Kelsey Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband Claude, her parents and three brothers: Leonard, Adolph, and Selmer.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday May 8, 2018, at the Mabel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sharon Goetzinger officiating. Burial will be in the Mabel Public Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 7 at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel and one hour prior to services at the church.
Leslie Erickson says
Dear Linda,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Irene. Wish I was aware of it sooner, as I would have been there to support you. What beautiful memories I have to hold in my heart if both of your parents, your brother and you at the farm. They will always be precious to me. Dealing with the pain of both parents passing away is difficult. My prayers for you and your loved ones.
Love from your “cousin,”
Leslie Erickson