1929
Lena
2012
Lena Ruth Anderson
October 7, 1929 — January 29, 2012
Lena Ruth Anderson, 82, of Moline, IL died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Hope Creek Nursing Home, East Moline, IL.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, Silvis, IL. Memorials may be made to Faith Evangelical Church where she was a member.
Lena was born on October 7, 1929 in Massac County, IL the daughter of John Henry and Letha (Burnham) Manley. She married Norman Hubert Anderson on March 29, 1945 in Metropolis, IL.
Our mother leaves this earth to join her husband Norman in Heaven and be with our Lord. She leaves behind six children, 18 grandchildren, 33 great grand children, and 2 great great grandchildren. The legacy she leaves this family is of the most precious kind, a set of values revolving around God and family. Both our mother and father never put anything above the needs of the family. Sacrifice for us was an everyday occurrence.
Our mother was our teacher from our earliest memories. We all learned to pray at an early age with our mother by our side, kneeling at the bedside teaching us the prayer which starts "Now I lay me down to sleep... ". She was by our side every day we went to school helping with homework and proud of whatever our accomplishments might be. When we were in need of correction, which was often, her punishment was usually "I am going to tell your dad when he gets home". It was usually just a threat and it generally worked.
The most valued lesson our parents taught us was the demonstration of unconditional love for their children, and that unconditional love didn't stop at the children. It was demonstrated to the grandchildren and great grandchildren as well. Mother ended each day by praying for those around her in need, saying the Lord's Prayer and reciting the 23rd PSALMS.
Our parents home has been the center of our universe for nearly 65 years and as mother leaves us to join our father in heaven, the memories we have as her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren have left an indelible impression on our hearts that will never be forgotten. We love her, miss her and are blessed she left us each other.
Survivors include
Children Norman H. (Marcia) Anderson, Jr. Hot Springs Village, AR
Phillip W. (Mary) Anderson Golconda, IL
Beverly Susan "Susie" (Corky) Jacks Moline, IL
Nancy Hendrix Silvis, IL
Charles J. Anderson Moline, IL
Melanie Jane (Mike) Longest Colona, IL
Sisters Mary Woods
Katherine Rider
Betty Bayless
Margaret Farris
Brother James Manley
She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman H. Anderson, Sr.; brothers, Paul Manley and Raymond Manley; and sister, Annabelle Becca.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, Silvis, IL. Memorials may be made to Faith Evangelical Church where she was a member.
Lena was born on October 7, 1929 in Massac County, IL the daughter of John Henry and Letha (Burnham) Manley. She married Norman Hubert Anderson on March 29, 1945 in Metropolis, IL.
Our mother leaves this earth to join her husband Norman in Heaven and be with our Lord. She leaves behind six children, 18 grandchildren, 33 great grand children, and 2 great great grandchildren. The legacy she leaves this family is of the most precious kind, a set of values revolving around God and family. Both our mother and father never put anything above the needs of the family. Sacrifice for us was an everyday occurrence.
Our mother was our teacher from our earliest memories. We all learned to pray at an early age with our mother by our side, kneeling at the bedside teaching us the prayer which starts "Now I lay me down to sleep... ". She was by our side every day we went to school helping with homework and proud of whatever our accomplishments might be. When we were in need of correction, which was often, her punishment was usually "I am going to tell your dad when he gets home". It was usually just a threat and it generally worked.
The most valued lesson our parents taught us was the demonstration of unconditional love for their children, and that unconditional love didn't stop at the children. It was demonstrated to the grandchildren and great grandchildren as well. Mother ended each day by praying for those around her in need, saying the Lord's Prayer and reciting the 23rd PSALMS.
Our parents home has been the center of our universe for nearly 65 years and as mother leaves us to join our father in heaven, the memories we have as her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren have left an indelible impression on our hearts that will never be forgotten. We love her, miss her and are blessed she left us each other.
Survivors include
Children Norman H. (Marcia) Anderson, Jr. Hot Springs Village, AR
Phillip W. (Mary) Anderson Golconda, IL
Beverly Susan "Susie" (Corky) Jacks Moline, IL
Nancy Hendrix Silvis, IL
Charles J. Anderson Moline, IL
Melanie Jane (Mike) Longest Colona, IL
Sisters Mary Woods
Katherine Rider
Betty Bayless
Margaret Farris
Brother James Manley
She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman H. Anderson, Sr.; brothers, Paul Manley and Raymond Manley; and sister, Annabelle Becca.
Visitation Details
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012, 10:00am, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
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