Evelyn Anderson
July 27, 1917 ~ July 22, 2011
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Evelyn L. Anderson, 93, of Gettysburg, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2011 at the Oahe Manor in Gettysburg.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Grace Bible Church, Gettysburg with Pastor Dick Nickel officiating. Burial followed in the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Grace Bible Church with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service.
Evelyn Louise Todd was born July 27, 1917 at home on the farm in Farmington Township, Sully County, South Dakota to Melvin and Anna (Lomheim) Todd. She attended high school in Agar, graduating in 1934. Evelyn went on to attend Aberdeen Normal School for one year and attained her teaching certificate. She taught country grade school for two years in Sully County.
On September 12, 1937 in Oregon Evelyn married Herbert Anderson. To this union one son, Kenneth Lloyd Anderson was born on June 23, 1938. She committed the remainder of her life to being a homemaker and mother. Together the family resided in Avon Springs Township, Potter County until moving to Gettysburg in 1983. She entered the Oahe Villa Assisted Living in December 2000 and the Oahe Manor in September 2004.
Evelyn was a member of Grace Bible Church which she and Herb helped form in 1964.
A key to the life she enjoyed and shared with others was her personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Many remember her as their Sunday school teacher who required them to learn Scripture and work it into their lives. In later years, those who knew her were blessed with her smiles, supportive care and generosity.
Evelyn’s life will be remembered by her son: Kenneth (Corrine) Anderson of Grapevine, TX; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren: Tamara and Alan Atwell with Jordan and Jared, Todd and Nancy Anderson with Parker, Logan, and Carter, Troy and Jennie Anderson with Carlie and Keaton, and Tate and Kristy Anderson with Alexa and Davis all who reside in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area; one sister: Phyllis Smith of McMinnville, OR and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herb Anderson in 1996; her parents; and two sisters: Beulah Todd and Helen Wart.
The family requests memorial donations to Grace Bible Church, 310 S Broadway, Gettysburg, SD 57442 or the Oahe Manor, 700 E Garfield, Gettysburg, SD 57442.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Evelyn’s arrangements.
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we send our deepest sympathy to all of you. Evelyn will be greatly
Missed. May the Dear Lord Give you the Grace that is needed at this Sad time.
with our sympathy
Jeff & Jeanelle Schaefer
Ken and family I send my deepest sympathy to you at this most diffuclut times of your lives. I will miss Evelyn so very much as well as you as a family.My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Carmen Worth
My deepest sympathy to Evelyn’s family. She was a woman of many talents. one of which she shared with us at the manor every week, which was her music. She will be dearly missed.
Melody Hepper
My sympathy to you all. Evelyn was such a wonderful lady and we will miss her dearly. May you be comforted by Jesus’ love and promise.
Ken and Family I just returned from Wyoming and was shocked to hear of Evelyn’s passing. I got to know her when I took care of her in Assisted Living. What a wonderful special person she was. So dedicated to her church and her family. And she cared so much about the people around her.
It was a joy to have know her. She will be missed by many.
I always enjoyed taking care of Evelyn at her home and later at the Manor. She was a joy. Always content, joyful and encouraging. Truly a blessing from the Lord.