ANDERSEN: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Merle Andersen (nee Sayers) on May 19, 2014. Merle was born on June 20, 1922 in Bresaylor, SK. On November 10, 1942, Merle married the love of her life, Chris. They were married 58 years until Chris' passing in 2000. Left to cherish Merle's memory is her loving family - Nels (Dorothy) of Meadow Lake, SK and their family: Lee (Candice), Venna, Jayva & Nix of Lloydminster; Shea (Gene), Sienna, Jersie & Cambri of Meadow Lake; Jace (Christie), Avery, Pax & Grady of Meadow Lake. Caroline (John) Robinson of Eastend, SK and their family: Calvin, Julia of Gibbons, AB; Roberta (Robert) Huss of Red Cliff, AB, Jeffery (Thoras) of Medicine Hat, AB; Catherine, Lyle of Medicine Hat, AB. Melvin (Carol) of Red Deer, AB and family: Joey of Red Deer, AB. Floyd (Joan) of Battleford and family: Les (Meranda) of Saskatoon, SK as well as Merle's sisters Elsie and Sylvia and sisters-in-law Irene and Lois and numerous nieces and nephews. Merle was predeceased by her husband, Chris, her parents, her sister, seven brothers and a grandson, Nix. A celebration of Merle's life was held on Friday, May 23rd at the Battleford United Church with Rev. Nora Borgeson officiating. Organist was Joan Harrison. Hymn selections were Just a Closer Walk With Thee; In the Garden; Where the Roses Never Fade. Shared Memories were given by grandsons Les and Lee Andersen. Honorary Pallbearers were All those who shared in Merle's life. Active Pallbearers were grandchildren: Lee Andersen, Shea Andersen, Jace Andersen, Joey Andersen, Les Andersen, Calvin Robinson & Roberta Huss. Interment followed at the Battleford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Battlefords District Care - Hands of Friendship, Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 or Hillcrest Senior Centre, Box 224, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0. The family placed their trust with Rhiannon Benjamin of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home. (306) 445-2418.
CARD OF THANKS
The Andersen family expresses our thanks to Rev. Nora Borgeson for the funeral service, to Joan Harrison, organist, and the combined United Church/Hillcrest Centre choir, and to the United Church ladies for the lunch. A very special thank you to all the grandchildren for being pallbearers and to Les and Lee for sharing memories of grandma. Thanks to Dr. Morton for your years of caring for mom. We especially wish to thank the very caring staff at Battlefords District Care Centre Ward 1 for the care you gave Mom over the past 2 years, and the compassion you showed her these past few weeks. Heartfelt thanks to all those who phoned, brought food, sent cards, flowers & donations, shared stories with us, expressed words of comfort, attended her funeral service. Knowing that Merle touched so many lives has made it easier through this difficult time.
