Elizabeth (Betty) A. Anderson

Elizabeth (Betty) A. Anderson passed away Oct. 4, 2024, at the age of 87.

Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15,, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Waucoma, with burial in St. Benedict Cemetery in Decorah. There will be a celebration of Betty’s life held at Helm’s Funeral Home following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association http://act.alz.org/goto/AndersonBettyA

Betty (Kriener) Anderson, daughter of John and Mary (Hageman) Kriener, was born June 26, 1937, in Waucoma. She grew up on the family farm, and after graduation, she worked as an operator for the telephone company. While at the phone company, she met her husband, Larry, and supported him while he attended college.

Betty and Larry were a devout Catholic couple, married for 61 years, and had five children. Due to Larry's job at GM/Cadillac, Betty and the family lived in many different states across the U.S. before landing in Michigan for 30 years. In 2021, Larry and Betty moved to Jacksonville, Florida. 

Betty enjoyed gardening, baking, crocheting, camping, and visiting with family/friends. In the summer, she could be found tending her flower and vegetable gardens. In the fall, Betty would be at the stove cooking and preserving items to be enjoyed later. She would spend countless hours baking cookies and treats for family and friends. Family gatherings, picnics, and holidays were not complete without her famous potato salad, baked zucchini/banana bread, homemade mustard, or other delectables. Betty also loved to crochet, making blankets for family and friends. She was also active in church, providing food and lap blankets for the elderly or newborns. 

Above all, Betty was a mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who loved her husband and family. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry and is survived by her five children: Daniel (MaryBeth), Gwenn (David), Marjorie (James), Lori (Bill), and Gerald (Sherry); her four grandchildren: Chris, Keagan, Tatum, Renick; and her four great-grandchildren: Davis, Landon, Harley Rose, and Ivy Grace.

While she will be missed, she will always be present in our hearts. Her warmth will continue to be felt under the cozy blankets she made us, and in her wonderful recipes that will continue to be shared.

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