Morris Anderson

Anderson, Morris MADISON Morris Anderson, age 64 of Madison, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, May 9, 2008, at HospiceCare after a short courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 27, 1944, the son of Raymond and Elma Anderson. Morris graduated from Stoughton High School in 1963. He married Charie F. Anderson on Oct. 22, 1983, at the Covenant Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Never known to do things halfway, Morris had a lust for life, took many trips with his wife to Europe, the East and West coasts and was a talented carpenter for over 35 years. In his eyes, life was an adventure and an endless opportunity to learn. A natural philosopher, Morris has written poetry for many years. Morris was preceded in death by his father and mother, Raymond and Elma Anderson. He is survived by his wife, Charie F. Anderson; his siblings, Lois Wiese, Gary Anderson and special friend Yvonne Yahnke, Arne (Marian) Anderson and Marlene (Dann) Judd; children, Tawny Powers, Laura Anderson (Michael Kurtinitis), Chad (Amanda) Anderson, Mark (Diana) Skare and Michelle McLeod; grandchildren, Margret Powers, Eva Anderson, Colevyn and Chase Anderson, Brent, Bridget, Kelsey, Mariana and Dana Skare, Amanda Vesperman, Abbie and Molly McLeod; and one great-grandchild, Chloe Skare. Funeral service will be held at the MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5202 Cottage Grove Road, Madison on Friday, May 16, 2008, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, on Thursday, May 15, 2008, from 6 p.m. until to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Thank you to HospiceCare for their support and all who visited and cared for Morris. His Brewer 64th birthday was enjoyed by all friends and co-workers. We will miss you Morris!