Anderson.Alden.G.1997.Union.OBIT

Sent to all who visited the funeral home.
 	In Memory of ANDY ANDERSON, June 9, 1923 - April 28, 1997

Alden G. "Andy" Anderson was a steadfast and devoted husband and father. 
The gift of his life was reflected upon  as his friends, relatives, and 
neighbors visited with his family in remembrance of Andy who died 
April 28, 1997. 

Born in Alexander, Minnesota, the son of Ada and Victor Anderson, Andy 
grew up on a farm in a family of three boys. Andy had a soft spot for 
Minnesota. Although he left his home state when he was a young man, he 
often visited there and stayed in touch with relatives and friends. During 
recent years Andy planned to return to Minnesota to live part of the year. 
However, his health was beginning to fail and his hopes did not reach 
fruition.

During World War II Andy worked for a construction company building some 
of the structures needed for the war effort. While working in Mount Vernon, 
IN Andy met a young lady named Verdie Owens. Their friendship 
developed  into a romance and they were soon married. Their family included 
two sons, Joe and Gary, and one daughter,  Debbie. The Anderson's 
celebrated as they welcomed four grandchildren, one great grandson into 
the family fold. Andy and Verdie were blessed with 48 years of marriage.

During their early years of marriage, Andy and Verdie traveled to 
construction sites around the country. Pulling a trailer behind their car, 
they stayed in many different communities while Andy worked at the 
construction job. Their lifestyle was great fun for them.  They were young 
and adventurous and they saw almost the whole county while enjoying life 
in a care free manner. After extensive traveling, Andy and Verdie decided 
it was time to settle down. Evansville, Indiana became home to them and 
they continued living there for the remainder of their lives.

After returning to Evansville, Andy began working for Arkla Preway 
Industries. Endowed with a strong work ethic and loyalty to his employer, 
Andy worked for Arkla for 30 years. He was a lifetime member of The 
International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers. After many 
years of hard work Andy and Verdie began to enjoy their retirement. 

Andy's family said that he and Verdie had a wonderful life together. They 
liked the same activities and did everything together. One of Andy's 
favorite activities was gardening. He took special pride in his vegetable 
and flowers gardens. Everybody who knew Andy had a generous supply of 
vegetables during the summer months because Andy shared his bountiful 
harvest with all of his friends. Gary said his dad kept the lawn manicured 
and that he had one of the prettiest lawns. 

When Verdie's health began to fail Andy was her tender, loving care giver. 
Devoted to her throughout their marriage, it seemed that Andy went the 
extra mile for his beloved Verdie. Sadly, Verdie died January 17, 1997. 
Life was never the same for Andy and his health was also beginning to fail.
Andy's son, Gary, became the care giver for his father. Gary had also 
helped with the care of his mother. Fortunately for Andy, Gary rendered 
the same loving care for his father that his father had lovingly given to 
his mother. Just a few months after Verdie's death, Andy died peacefully 
after a long and productive life.

We will remember Andy for his generosity and his warm and tender love for 
his family. We are grateful that Andy enriched our lives and made our 
world a better place. Let us keep the memories of Andy forever in our 
hearts. 

(personal note-- Andy's wife, Verdie, was born in Union County, Ky)



Contributed by: Maria & Tim Troutman <troutman@snoopy.bunt.com>
Date: Sat, 24 May 1997