"May God comfort you all at this trying time and always. We moved to St. Charles just a year & a half ago. I did get together with Gladys just once since then. It was great to get to know such a wonderful cousin. Wish I could've spent more time with her. We would have been to the funeral, but just got back from Arizona immediately after the funeral. God bless you all."
In loving memory of
Gladys E. Anderson
October 7, 1940 - February 20, 2006
Gladys E. (Budde) Anderson, 65, of Altura died Monday February 20, 2006 at Lake Winona Manor in Winona after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Gladys was born October 7, 1940 in Faribault to Elmer and Lorna (Homeier) Budde. She married Bill Anderson on June 6, 1964 in Faribault. Gladys worked for Home Produce of St. Charles; The Lewiston Journal in Lewiston; Simmons Turkey Plant of Altura; Herff Jones of Lewiston and a number of part-time jobs.
She was a member of Our Savior's Moravian Church of Altura, the Lewiston Area Jaycees and Altura Area Mrs. Jaycees, she served as an election judge and on the Altura Planning Commission for eight years.
Survivors include her husband, Bill; a son Brian Anderson of Chandler, AZ; a daughter, Kristine (Kevin) Seeling of Winona and a grandson, David Anderson of Winona, two brothers; Martin (Sally) Budde of Faribault and Richard (Vivian) Budde of Waterville, two sisters; Lucille (Tom) Moore of Nevis and Linda (Butch) St. Martin of Faribault, a foster sister, Debbie (Bob) Chamberlain of Hopkins, MN and many nieces and nephews. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, a son John, a brother Paul and an infant sister Phyllis.
Gladys was a very courageous woman and was a five time cancer survivor. She enjoyed people and was an inspiration to many. She also enjoyed traveling and golfing all across the states, from Hawaii to Florida. Gladys was a very good card player and enjoyed playing bridge and pinochle.
Tributes
"Bill and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May our Lord Jesus Christ continue to bless you as He has blessed Gladys and has rewarded her with her crown of everlasting life. May He give you comfort and peace. Kevin & Joan"
"I meant Gladys in 1958. We roomed together at the Blue Willow apartment house and both worked at Federated Insurance. Good memories. I don't know Bill or his family but you have my sympathy."
"My sympathy goes to the Anderson family - Gladys fought a big battle with the C-monster. I have good memories of her, working at the newspaper office and at Jan and Tim Macks house that one summer (long ago) and she will always be in my heart as a true friend - time heals all heart aches and this one will come to pass also. You will be truely missed Gladys. Joanne - Donnie & Frances Schultz"
"Gladys's smile beamed and was contagious. Her personality of being upbeat and sincerely caring was genuine. I miss her days working at the Lewiston Journal many years ago, in getting the local scoop and making it friendly, worthy news. I agree that she is known as a person who enjoyed people and has a great degree of courage. We are all better people for having known her. I could see Gladys shine through in her husband Bill, in his prior teaching career and his game of golf. I am sure she is a bigger part of her children than what many realize. Thank you Gladys for sharing, and most importantly celebrating life's journey with us. May God continue to bless you and your family."
"Bill and kids, So sorry to hear of Gladys' passing. A friend in Bethany called this morning to tell us the sad news. I have already heard back from the kids as I emailed them this morning with the obituary from the newspaper in Winona. They all asked to pass on their condolences to your family. I too have a lot of fond memories of Gladys. I think her and Dave struck up a little special friendship when he was in his barbershop in Lewistion and she worked at the journal. I especially have fond memories of the pinochle games and when you guys came through Hawthorne and stopped and visited with us. I wish we could have spent at least a couple of more days visiting with you guys. I can see her face and her smile and I hear her laughing right now. God Bless you all during this very sad time for you."
"It has been a long long time... My parents, Dave and Gail Geerdes, were good friends of Bill and Gladys. Bill was my sixth grade teacher and my siblings and I were friends with their children. When I think of Bill and Gladys together... I see smiles and of course, a deck of cards... Such, Such good hearted people. Gladys, so bubbly, cute, sweet and on the go... Although many years have past since we have seen you, you are in our thoughts and in our prayers. I know this feeling extends from my entire family as well. God Bless and take care, Denise Brewton-Geerdes"
"Your mom always had a smile on her face, she went through alot, know that she is now free from pain and watching over you smiling."
"We extend our prayers and deepest sympathy to all of you. Please call if we can be of any assistance. Love, The Little's"
"Bill, Brian and Kris my thought are with you in this time of need. Gladys was always a kind hearted woman and mother to her children. I remember when we were kid your mom always had a smile She was a very special lady. She will be missed deeply. Our thoughts are with you Scott,Jill and Girls."
"Our thoughts and prayers go to the Anderson family. Gladys was always such an upbeat, happy person. She made you feel good just being around her. She will be missed by all. Gary & Marlys Mills"
"I would like to share a memory of Gladys. I hope this note isn't too long. My memory of Gladys goes back to April 1960. Gladys and I met at Federated Insurance in Owatonna and worked together. We, along with two other girls, took what was my first big trip, together in Glady's 1957 blue Plymouth, to Long Beach, California. We went to get a friend of Gladys's (Darlene Flicek) who was out there and she returned home to Minnesota with us. I don't remember how long Gladys and I worked together at Federated, but we visited each other's homes many time. Then losing track of each other as we went our own ways, what a surprise when in probably the 1970s or 1980s, in a conversation with a friend/neighbor of mine, we found out that Gladys had married a friend and neighbors of theirs by the name of Bill Anderson. Our mutual friend is Jean and Glen Rechtzigel. I visited with Jean today after reading of Gladys' death in the Faribault paper. Neither of us can remember how we became aware of each other knowing Gladys. Jean brought me up to date on Gladys over the last years and what a trooper she has been in her battle. I lost my husband one year ago after his battle with cancer for many years too. Glen and Jean purchased my husband's home farm, which is next door to their home place. I have old pictures of Gladys from that trip 45 years ago if you'd care to see or have any. Maybe Gladys has a scrapbook with the same pictures. I regret not having looked up Gladys and re-lived that trip with her. We had a great time and good memories. Treasure all your memories. Avis Turner Overboe, Kenyon, MN."
"I am so very sorry to hear about your mom. She has suffered for a long time. Now she will be at peace. Call me anytime you want. Sue"
"We will truly miss you. I will miss all of our visits. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Love, Stan & Pam"
"Gladys was a very â??specialâ?? friend and mentor. Her very positive attitude, faith, strength and â??Germanâ?? heritage will live on forever in the hearts of family and friends. We will truly miss her but will treasure all the wonderful memories that have been created by knowing this loving family over the years. Godâ??s Blessings and Prayers to Bill, David, Chris, Brian and Gladys's entire family. Love, The Goodieâ??s"
"I will always have a very special place in my heart for "Happy". My heart goes out to Bill, Chris, Brian and the rest of the family...no matter how prepared you think you are, it is always devastating to lose a member of the family. I love you all very much and send my deepest condolences."
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"Gladys, I will miss you. There are so many memories and we have shared, I cannot pick just one. Our thoughts are with your family as they start out all of the tomorrows without you! You will be missed by all of us, but we know your are in all of your Glory now. Thank you for being part of our lives. Love, Phil, Brenda and Raybaby!"