Anderson.Verdie.1997.OBIT

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In Memory of VERDIE ANDERSON b. June 3, 1918 - d. Jan. 17, 1997

Verdie Anderson was a loving and devoted wife and mother. The gift of
her life was reflected upon as her friends, relatives and neighbors 
visited with her family in remembrance of Verdie who died January 17, 
1997.

Born in Sturgis, Kentucky the daughter of  Elsie and Waldon Owens, she 
grew up in a family of nine children. When Verdie was very young the 
family moved from the farm in Kentucky to Mount Vernon, Indiana. As a 
member of a large family, Verdie learned at a young age the importance 
of the hard work ethic. 

After completing her education, Verdie began living in Evansville, 
Indiana. During World War II she worked in war plants to contribute to 
the war effort.  Verdie met a young man named Alden Anderson who was a 
native of Minnesota and was working on construction company on a job 
site in Mt .Vernon, Indiana.  Verdie was a waitress at a nearby 
restaurant where Andy enjoyed dining. They became acquainted and their 
friendship blossomed into a romance and they were soon married. The 
happy union of the Andersons was blessed with two children, one son, 
Gary, and one daughter, Deborah.  Verdie also had a son Joe Schnee, by a 
former marriage. Gary, Joe, and Deborah brought Verdie much comfort and 
happiness. As the years passed the Anderson's celebrated as they 
welcomed four grandchildren and one great grandchild into the family 
fold. Verdie and Andy, as he was affectionately known, were constantly 
grateful that their marriage was blessed with 48 years of happiness.

Andy's construction job required traveling to construction sites around 
the country. They owned a trailer that they pulled behind their car. For
seven years the Anderson's traveled far and wide around the United 
States. For them, it was the "best of times". They enjoyed the 
traveling, seeing the country and the experience of living with their 
own little community comprised of Andy's construction workers. After a 
period of time, Verdie and Andy decided it was time to settle down. They 
moved back to Evansville and it became home to them for the rest of 
their lives.

Andy said; "I had a wonderful wife. She was a great wife, mother and 
homemaker. We did everything together. It seemed we always had the same 
choices." Verdie enjoyed sewing. Her daughter said: "she made all of her 
own clothes and she also made most of my clothes." Crocheting was also 
one of Verdie's favorite leisure time activities. Through the years 
Verdie and Andy continued to travel. Every year they visited Andy's 
family in Minnesota. Andy had a soft spot for his home state.

Several years ago Verdie's health began to decline. Andy and their son, 
Gary, were her tender, loving caregivers. The family said: "Andy was so 
good to Verdie.  He always went the extra mile in ministering to her 
needs." Andy's health had also deteriorated and he no longer had the 
strength to care for his beloved Verdie.  Andy went to the nursing home 
to see Verdie as often as possible. His family said he went everyday, 
and it was not unusual for him to go two and three times a day.

Verdie died peacefully after a long and happy life. We will remember 
Verdie for enriching oru lives nad instilling in us her spirit of 
living. 



Contributed by Maria & Tim Troutman <troutman@snoopy.bunt.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1997