Mary A Anderson

Mary Agnes Anderson, 93, of Missoula passed on to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and beloved husband George on Saturday, March 11, 2016 of natural causes.
She was born January 2, 1924 in Butte, Montana to Peter and Agnes Wertin. She was raised and educated in Butte. On June 18, 1941 she married the love of her life George N. Anderson at St. Joseph Church in Butte. Together they spent 70 wonderful years of marriage until the loss of her beloved husband August 11, 2011. Together they had 9 sons, two dying at birth. After the birth of her oldest son, George was called into service in WW II where he served as a radar man. Mary moved to San Francisco to live with her mom until George was discharged. They then returned to Butte. Mary worked at J.C. Penney's for three years. George's job moved them to Missoula in 1964. Mary stayed at home until her youngest son was in school at which time she went to work as a cook at Sentinel High School for 12 years.
Their summers were spent at Elkhorn Guest Ranch at Rock Creek. After George retired they traveled a year and then settled in at Elkhorn where they lived for 7 years. Mary always said that it was her most favorite place in the world and many very happy times were spent there with all of her family. Mary loved flowers, birds, and crocheting afghans for her family and special Christmas crafts until age got the best of her hands. Her great joy was following her grandchildren in their sports at Loyola, Big Sky, Sentinel, and Drummond High Schools. They also followed the Lady Griz and were lucky enough to see a grandson and granddaughter on Griz rosters.
She is survived by her 7 sons; Don (Peggy), Ron (Martha), Dan (Shannon), Dennis (Julie), David (Sheryl), Dwayne (Kathy), Darrell (Carrie). 23 grandchildren; Chris (Hattie Mantei), Jodi (Rich), M'Lissa, Stephanie (Shawn), Vince (Toni Lei), Jennifer (Jake), Natalie (Charlie), Andy (Lisa), Eric, Mike (Marlyce), Isaac (Kayla), Tim, Jay (Estella), Nick (Kendal), April (Jeremy), Samantha (Austin), Brittney, Alexandra (Kevin), Josie, Courtney, Tiffaney, Mason, Holden. 23 great-grandchildren; Lillie, Landrie, Ty, Brady, Molly, Matthew, Braxton, Kaleb, Gracie, Gage, Gabrielle, Noah, Kian, Theo, Marcus, Carmen, Kinley, Tucker, Ace, Chase, Cole, and two more great-grandchildren on the way. Step Grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Chris (Fran) Jayne and Tommy Albrecht, Kelly, Keith Joe and Kylee Loneker, Jayden Knutson, Carson Mantei. Sister Joan Lester, Helena, sister—in-law Francis Anderson, Colorado, one niece and numerous nephews and cousins in Montana, California, and Idaho.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband George, two babies and a cousin most dear to her heart, Jimmy McGarvey of Helena.
Viewing with Rosary will be Monday at 7:00pm at Garden City Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, March 21 at 1:00pm at Christ the King Church. There will be a reception at the church following the service.
Memorials may be sent to Harriet Anderson Memorial Fund % Chris Anderson, 6103 Hobson Lane, Misssoula, MT 59803.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.gardencityfh.com.