ANDERSON, Eileen
Posted: January 31st, 2018The family of Eileen (Dahl) Anderson announce her peaceful passing on Sunday January 28, 2018, surrounded by loving family. We celebrated her 88th birthday in December. Left to mourn are her 9 children: Helen, Marilyn (Dave), Carol D. (Greg), Betty Lou (Ron), Judy (Doug), Sherry (Kevin), Shelly, Jon Rex, David (Brenda); 42 Grandchildren and 72 Great Grandchildren, as well as her siblings Reed (Vivian deceased), Marvin (Dee), Linda (Dave), Lois (John) and many other extended family. She was predeceased by her sweetheart & devoted husband, Rex Lyman Anderson; her parents, Clifford and Ened Dahl, siblings Wayne, Louise, Eva & Garth; her sons in law, Jack Creaser and Jim Coppieters; Great grandson David.We wish to thank all who have cared for our mother, with such loving service, in her home, at Ridgeview Lodge and Fairmont Park Extendicare. Our Mom lived a life of faith, dedicated service to family, friends and community, frugality, diligence, commitment, creativity & hard work. She always wanted to do what was right. We are thankful for her good example. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints- Knight St. Chapel – 260 E 200 N Raymond, AB, with Bishop Darren Bevans, officiating. There will be a family gathering for immediate and extended family on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 6:30 – 7:30pm, also at Knight St. Chapel in Raymond. Friends may meet with family prior to the service between 11:45am -12:45pm. Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery.
I have many memories of Eileen and Rex from long ago. I remember when they got engaged! Eileen always had a friendly smile and greeting for me. She was a lovely person. Be comforted in knowing she and Rex are together again.
With sympathy to all the family.
Merlye (Peterson) Selk