Anneva Rhea Anderson

OREGON-Anneva R. Anderson, 82, Oregon, WI, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at Sienna Meadows Memory Care in Oregon after a long illness. She moved to Oregon in 2008 after living most of her life in Kansas. Mrs. Anderson was born on February 2, 1934, in Topeka, KS to Francis L. and Ruth A. (Farquer) Johanson. She married Arvid E. Anderson, Jr. on August 2, 1953, in Topeka, KS. A loving and devoted wife and mother, she was a homemaker for many years. After her husband died in 1982, she worked as a bookkeeper and office manager at Western Star AG Resources until her retirement in 2004. As a youth, she committed herself to Christ and was baptized. She lived out her faith in service to others all through her life. Mrs. Anderson was an active member of the Mentor United Methodist church in Mentor, Kansas for many years. Survivors include her children, Steven E. (Vicki), Wichita, KS; Stanley D. (Janette), Kingsville, TX; Karen D., Fresno, CA; Kent D. (Brenda), Oregon, WI, and Lori E., Madison, WI; as well as eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, December, 10, 2016, at the Mentor United Methodist Church, Joe Anderson officiating. A lunch will be served following the service. Visitation will be before the service, starting at 10 a.m. Memorial gifts may be made to the Salina Rescue Mission (www.salinarescuemission.com) or the Alzheimer's Association (http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp). The family would like to thank the Sienna Meadows staff and Agrace Hospice staff and volunteers for their loving care and support.