Obituary of Audrey Anderson

Mrs. Audrey Joyce Anderson, beloved wife of Lorne of Yorkton, SK passed away at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 27th, 2007 after a four-year courageous battle. Audrey was born on June 9, 1934 in Wadena, Saskatchewan to Elmer & Helen (nee Holte) Helberg. She was the younger of two daughters. Audrey attended school in Wadena and Teachers College in Saskatoon and taught in both Regina and Churchbridge. Audrey was united in marriage to Lorne Anderson on August 6, 1956 in Wadena. They made their home wherever Lorne's occupation took them. She was a dedicated homemaker who devoted her time to exclusively raising her family. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed many activities, especially those that involved her family. Audrey spent many hours gardening and sewing. Her special talent was that she lovingly and meticulously archived family history. Despite her illness, she created four beautiful memory books for each of her grandchildren. Audrey was strong in her faith and active in her church, teaching Sunday School and participating in Auxiliary groups. She was always helpful when needed. Audrey was predeceased by her father, Elmer in 1985 and her mother, Helen in 2003 and several aunts and uncles. She leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory her beloved husband of fifty-one years, Lorne of Yorkton; her two sons, Randy Anderson of Victoria and Terry Anderson of Marsh Lake, Yukon; her daughter, Donna (David) Shuster of Ottawa, ON; four grandchildren, Rachel & Derek Anderson of Victoria, BC and Amanda and Jared Shuster of Ottawa; her sister, Vivian Baker of Wadena and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral sevice was held on Monday afternoon, December 3, 2007 from St. Paul Lutheran Church, Yorkton, SK. With Pastor Fred Schneider officiating. Joleen Cherland was the organist leading the congregation in the Hymns: "Softly and Tenderly", "This Is My Father's World" and "The King of Love My Sheperd Is". Norm Graff and Jolene Cherland sang "The Lord's Prayer" (music by Lorna Gibney). The interment took place on Tuesday morning, December 4, 2007 in the Garden of Gethsemane Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Service Information Monday, December 3rd, 2007 2:00pm, St. Paul Lutheran Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens