Obituary of Darlene Anderson

Memorial Tribute Darlene Grace Anderson, daughter of Lawrence and Alma (Mathwig) Detert was born at home on the farm near Ceylon, MN on October 4, 1932. Being an only child, she was kept busy helping her mother with household chores, but when she had free time, she always enjoyed time spent fishing at the lake that was on their property. Darlene received her education at the local country school through the grades, then attended high school at Ceylon, graduating from Ceylon High School in 1950. On June 1, 1952, Darlene was united in marriage to Leonard Alfred Anderson at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Ceylon. They had known each other since grade school and were even neighbors on the farm. Following their marriage, the couple moved to Sanborn, IA where they made their home and raised their two daughters, Debra and Jan. Darlene took on some extra responsibility working as an assistant cook at Sanborn Community School for seven years, then worked at Lyman's Ceramics in Sanborn. As her children got older, Darlene decided to devote all her time to being a homemaker and taking care of her family. For many years, summers included a fishing trip to a resort in Ashby, MN. Darlene would spend time outdoors doing the thing she enjoyed since she was a youngster...fishing. In later years, she and Leonard put many miles on their travel trailer together. They went all over the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Some of her favorite places to visit were the state of Utah, Glacier National Park, and the Grand Canyon. She admired the simple beauty nature had to offer, and appreciated other landscapes found beyond the midwest. When she wasn't fishing or traveling, Darlene had fun doing different crafts and working with ceramics. She and Leonard eventually moved to Prairie View Retirement Home in Sanborn. Darlene passed from this life on Friday, January 15, 2016 at the age of 83. Preceding her in death were her parents, Lawrence and Alma Detert; and her husband, Leonard in 2013. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters: Debra (Eldon) Peterson of Alta, IA, and Jan Anderson (Don Thom) of Ceylon, MN; one grandchild, James Lawrence (Bronica) Anderson; other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life Darlene G. Anderson Born ~ October 4, 1932 Died ~ January 15, 2015 Age ~ 83 years 3 months 11 days Funeral Service Tuesday, January 19, 2016 ~ 10:00 a.m. St. John's Lutheran Church Sanborn, Iowa Clergy ~ Pastor George Clausen Organist ~ James Clausen Musical Tribute Ron Mummert "In The Garden" "On Eagle's Wings" "The Lord's Prayer" Congregational Singing Processional ~ "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" "How Great Thou Art" Recessional ~ "Heaven Is My Home" Pallbearers Terry Holm Jeff Holm James Anderson Greg Belknap Noel Johnson Rod Douma Honorary Pallbearers Wendell Holm Tim Holm Kevin Holm Larry Bliesmer Ernie Bliesmer Jon Bliesmer Jack Rohrs Keith Rohrs Brian Rohrs Ushers Les Storm ~ Norm Holz Interment Roseland Cemetery Sanborn, Iowa