GLADYS ANDERSON

In loving memory of Gladys Anderson, 88, of Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away peacefully at Rainycrest Home for the Aged here Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001.
Gladys was predeceased by her husband, Hjalmar, on Feb. 20, 1985; her parents, Severt and Gena Braaten; and siblings, Mildred, Violet, Helen, Pearl, Arnold, Cecil, Selmen, and Alfred.
She is survived by her sons, Herman and his wife, Jeanette, of Crozier, Ont., and Ronald of Lac Du Bonnet, Man.; grandchildren, Bradford Anderson of Flagstaff, Az., Lisa Melnyk and husband, Steve, of Winnipeg, Man., Michael Anderson and wife, Kim, of Fort Frances, Ont., Delsie Lambertson and husband, Erik, of Devlin, Ont., Lana Schumacher and husband, Bill, of Wills Point, Texas, and Don Anderson and wife, Val, of Sioux Lookout, Ont.; great-grandchildren, Rob Schumacher, Jody Anderson, Jason Perreaux, Ronald Perreaux, Eric Anderson, Joshua Anderson, Crystal Lambertson, Manny Melnyk, and Veronica Melnyk; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gladys was born Feb. 16, 1913 in Gameland, Ont., where she was raised and educated. She was united in marriage to Hjalmar in 1931 and together they raised their family in Gameland.
Gladys worked at various camps in the area. In 1962, they moved to Saskatchewan, where she worked for Admiral Appliances.
She enjoyed gardening, plants, and crocheting. Gladys also loved cooking and was admired by her family for her baking talent. She was very family-oriented and will be greatly missed.
A family service will be held Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001 at 10 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. Pastor Robert Ek will officiate, with interment in the Bergland Cemetery.
Friends may visit prior to the service.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Michael Anderson and Don Anderson, and great-grandsons, Jason Perreaux, Ronald Perreaux, Eric Anderson, and Joshua Anderson.
Honourary pallbearers will be grandson, Bradford Anderson, and great-grandchildren, Jody Anderson, Crystal Lambertson, Bob Schumacher, Manny Melynk, and Veronica Melnyk.
In memoriam donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 920 Frenette Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3N4.