LAVERNE LILLIAN ANDERSON
September 20, 1926 ~ February 10, 2012
LaVerne Lillian Meyer Anderson, 85, of Jefferson City, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 20, 1926, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of the late William Frederick and Nora Caroline Lasley Meyer.
She was married on July 6, 1946, in Ferguson, Mo., to Robert (Bob) Anderson who survives at the home. Laverne was married to Bob for 65 years.
Mrs. Anderson was a 1944 graduate of Ferguson High School and attended community college in St. Louis
She was employed for seventeen years with the State of Missouri, serving the last ten years as a secretary for the House of Representatives. In earlier years she served with the Bureau of the Blind in St. Louis.
She worked side by side with her husband on their farm during her early years. She was an avid gardener, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was quick to help people in need and an anchor to all members of her family. She enjoyed traveling with her husband in and out of the country for pleasure and connected with his work. One of their favorite vacation spots was Mexico which they frequented often.
She was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by her family.
Other survivors include six children, Chris (Lee) Anderson, Tebbetts, Mo.; Kathleen (Stephan) Johannesmeyer, Westphalia, Mo.; Karen Anderson, Jefferson City; Curt (Jada) Anderson, Jefferson City; Cynthia Anderson, Jefferson City; and Carol (Jeff) Sanders, Jefferson City; ten grandchildren, Merci McKinney, Heather Gieck, Ashlee Anderson, Robert W. Anderson, Holly Anderson, Brianna Anderson, Elise Anderson, Cory Anderson, Shelby Fisher, and Blake Fisher; fifteen great-grandchildren, Karter, Kole, Chelsea, Mason, Cody, Kylie, Dominik, Shania, Jayla, Summer, Brady, Zoey, Faith, Trevor, and Gillian; one sister, Lorraine Bidelman, St. Louis; and one sister-in-law, Eleanor Meyer, Jonesburg, Mo.
She was preceded in death by one son, Robert H. Anderson, Jr. who died while on active duty with the United States Marine Corps; and one brother, William Meyer.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with the Rev. James Jackson officiating.
Burial will be in Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13th at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born on September 20, 1926, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of the late William Frederick and Nora Caroline Lasley Meyer.
She was married on July 6, 1946, in Ferguson, Mo., to Robert (Bob) Anderson who survives at the home. Laverne was married to Bob for 65 years.
Mrs. Anderson was a 1944 graduate of Ferguson High School and attended community college in St. Louis
She was employed for seventeen years with the State of Missouri, serving the last ten years as a secretary for the House of Representatives. In earlier years she served with the Bureau of the Blind in St. Louis.
She worked side by side with her husband on their farm during her early years. She was an avid gardener, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was quick to help people in need and an anchor to all members of her family. She enjoyed traveling with her husband in and out of the country for pleasure and connected with his work. One of their favorite vacation spots was Mexico which they frequented often.
She was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by her family.
Other survivors include six children, Chris (Lee) Anderson, Tebbetts, Mo.; Kathleen (Stephan) Johannesmeyer, Westphalia, Mo.; Karen Anderson, Jefferson City; Curt (Jada) Anderson, Jefferson City; Cynthia Anderson, Jefferson City; and Carol (Jeff) Sanders, Jefferson City; ten grandchildren, Merci McKinney, Heather Gieck, Ashlee Anderson, Robert W. Anderson, Holly Anderson, Brianna Anderson, Elise Anderson, Cory Anderson, Shelby Fisher, and Blake Fisher; fifteen great-grandchildren, Karter, Kole, Chelsea, Mason, Cody, Kylie, Dominik, Shania, Jayla, Summer, Brady, Zoey, Faith, Trevor, and Gillian; one sister, Lorraine Bidelman, St. Louis; and one sister-in-law, Eleanor Meyer, Jonesburg, Mo.
She was preceded in death by one son, Robert H. Anderson, Jr. who died while on active duty with the United States Marine Corps; and one brother, William Meyer.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with the Rev. James Jackson officiating.
Burial will be in Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13th at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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To the Anderson Family:I am truly sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was truly a nice, sweet woman. My heartfelt sympathy.
Condolences to all. I firt met LaVerne in 1967 when Chris was out of the military. Laverne was a wonderful gal and always, her family came first. Back then we were all so young and Andy had hair and all the boys had too much of it. Laverne will be remembered in the hearts of every one in her life and that’s a lot of hearts. Alan
Kathy & Family, So Sorry to hear about your Mom she was such a great lady. I would have come to the visitation tonight but I had surgery today. You and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers
Kathy & Family,
Kathleen, Chris and rest of the kids, I am so sorry for your loss. To lose a loved one is difficult but I truly believe the loss of a mother is more difficult. By the way, this is Marilyn Stout
I send my sincerest sympathy in the entire family – I had the pleasure and privledge of spending time with ‘Ms Laverne’ she was a very kind and lovely woman – she always welcomed me with a smile and was so pleasant to visit with. Prayers to each of her loved ones.
Please accept our sincnere sympathy for your family at this difficult time.
Dear Anderson Family, I’m very sorry for your loss. Your mom was very special and I feel fortunate to have known her. We miss her at House of Prayer and share in your sorrow. Love, Laurie
Cynthia and FamilyMy prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.
Chris + Lee Im so sorry to hear about your Mother.Im sure she will be missed by your whole family.Just wanted you to no Im thanking about you.Sorry for your loss.Kay
Kathy & family:Just know that you have our deepest heartfelt condolences. It’s so hard to lose a parent. It’s just amazing how much you and your mother look alike.
She was a beautiful person and a great friend. I will miss her very much. My condolances to the family.
Karen, Curt, and all what a shock to read about the death of your mother in the paper today. She and your father were such wonderful people and so good to us as we lived next to Curt and got to know them and now live next to Karen.Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this Sunday.Helen and John
I’m so sorry to hear about Laverne’s passing. I know she will be missed by family and friends. You have our sincere sympathy.