Mrs. Roxane Anderson, Galesburg Chapel
90, formerly of 86 Bandy Ave., Galesburg, died at 7:50 PM Friday, September 19, 2008 in Marigold Health Care Center.
She was born July 22, 1918 in Gilson, IL, the daughter of John and Gwendolyn Benjamin Stevens. She married Burl A. Anderson on August 10, 1937 in Davenport, IA. He preceded her in death on December 20, 1986.
She is survived by 2 sons, Burl (and Rita) Anderson, Jr. of Galesburg and Wendell (and Rose) Anderson of Centennial, CO, a daughter, Penny (and Richard) Gerald of Erie, IL, 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and a sister, Mary Walter of Hot Springs, AR. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Roxane was a nurse’s aide for 22 years, working for local hospitals as well as working independently. She attended Wataga High School. She was a past member of the former Pilgrim Holiness Church, where she was the Sunday school superintendent, a Sunday school teacher, and the missionary president. She attended First Bible Missionary Church in Galesburg. She visited local nursing homes and held religious services.
Funeral will be 2 PM Wednesday in Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. The Rev. James Taylor will officiate. Visitation will be 1 to 2 PM Wednesday at the chapel. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Community Hospices of America. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
We remember “Grandma Anderson” with fond memories. As a child I can recall visiting her home many times and running through the backyards, picking grapes off of the vine. Her house was the perfect “grandma house” with wonderful treasures everywhere. She was a blessing to many and touched many lives.
Our sympathy is with you at this time.
Myron & Vicki Miller
Dear Gayla and family –
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Tom & Lynn
Today our family grieves with yours at the loss of your loved one. Her history tells us of a woman of a deep unflinching faith. Nothing we can say will take away the pain of the loss of someone so dear and so special. We can however remind ourselves that if we believe as she did in God’s promise of eternal life there will be a place where you’ll see her again.
I am sure that as she stood before our Savior she was met with these words, “Job well done, welcome home”.
May the peace of the Lord be with you throughout this difficult time.
Don Sharon & Jacqueline
I remember Grandma Roxane for her knowledge of the bible and her abundant love. Grandma was a big inspiration to me. All that she taught me as a child still continues with me today and for that I am grateful my life was blessed with Grandma Roxane. I will miss her terribly, Amber Robinson