Lois Norma Anderson

Lois Norma Anderson, age 60, of Apple Valley, Minn., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 4, 2022. She had recently been hospitalized at Fairview Ridges in Burnsville due to complications from cancer. 

Lois was born August 2, 1961, in Milwaukee, Wisc., the fifth and youngest child of Rev. Luther and Norma (Blatz) Anderson. She was baptized in Milwaukee and confirmed by her father. She attended schools in Dent, Minn., Riceville, Iowa, Spring Valley, Minn., and Verndale, Minn. After graduation from Verndale High School, she attended Minneapolis Vocational Technical School and received a certificate in bookkeeping. Later, she achieved an associate degree in accounting at Normandale Community College. She went on to serve as a bookkeeper and office manager at various Twin Cities businesses including Stencil Cutting and Supply, GELCO, Pearson Candy Company, Fab Con, Foldcraft, and most recently at Miller Manufacturing. Lois was a three-time cancer survivor and a one-time cancer victim. 

She was very involved in cancer and other health benefit activities, and she even convinced one of her brothers to walk in a Susan B Kommen three Day (60 mile) walk with her. She loved to bowl with her bowling team, and participated in league nights and state tournaments. She enjoyed baking and sharing recipes with her friends. She was a fan of the Minnesota Twins and liked attending home games. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Luther and Norma Anderson, and her sister-in-lawJanet (Swanson) Anderson. 

She is survived by her siblings, Dr. Michael Anderson (Karen) of Plymouth, Mich., Joel David Anderson of Floyd, Virginia, Dan Anderson (Robyn) of Rochester, Minn., and Carol Weyrauch of Waconia, Minn. Lois is also survived by six nephews and nieces and eight grand-nephews and nieces, her bowling team, and many, many friends. 

Lois was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Burnsville. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 2, at 11 a.m. at the church, and the service will be livestreamed. There will be visitation one hour before the service. White Funeral Home, Lakeville, is in charge of arrangements. Please watch here or www.whitefuneralhomes.com/obituary/lois-anderson for updates.