May 30, 1933 - December 28, 2024
Anderson, Edith J. “Mickey”, age 91, of Richfield, passed away December 28, 2024.
Our mother passed away December 28th, surrounded by her family. Mom was born on May 30, 1933, to Donald and Evelyn Macdonald in Grand Forks, N.D. After graduating from Central High in 1951, she attended The University of North Dakota. Mom married the love of her life, Ralph Anderson on March 4, 1955. After living in North Dakota and Michigan, they made Richfield their home in 1967. Mom loved babies, flowers, growing tomatoes, good chocolate, birds, dogs, McDonalds and hot coffee. Her home on Park Avenue was a haven for birds and squirrels with many birdhouses and feeders. Mom was a dog lover and pampered her dogs for nine decades.
Mom was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Anderson, and her brothers Jack and Neil.
She is survived by her sons, Rod, Don, Neil, and daughter, Rosalind (Kevin) and grandchildren, Corey and Lindsey.
Funeral Service
Saturday, January 11, 2025
11:00 AM
Visitation 1 hour prior.
Portland Avenue United Methodist Church
8000 Portland Avenue
Bloomington, Minnesota 55420
Interment
Monday, January 13, 2025
2:00 PM
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55450
Meet at Assembly Area #4 by 1:45PM
Mrs. A was always so happy to see everyone and in a good mood! She will be missed. Condolences to the family. May you feel the comfort of the Holy Spirit at this difficult time
Don, I am thinking of you as you miss you dear mother – I know you were very close. She must have been a very special lady to raise a wonderful son like you :) I will pray you and your family find peace in your wonderful memories of your sweet mom.
My deepest condolences to the family, Don, how sorry I am for your loss, there are no words right now.
only the beautiful memories and the love that His mother left in each of you.
now rest in the arms of God a strong.hug of containment and a lot
Light for this difficult time infinite affections.
Lorena Ruiz.
Gracias, Lorena. Our mom will live on in our hearts. Don.
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mickey! She will be missed. May your memories make you smile in this sad time. She was quite a lady!