IRMA ANDERSON

1926 - 2011

Irma Anderson (nee Lenz), beloved wife of the late Norman Anderson, passed away peacefully in Lethbridge on Monday, July 11, 2011 at the age of 85 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, July 14, 2011 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and at the church prior to the funeral service on Friday, July 15, 2011 between 10:00 A.M. and 10:40 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Bishop Wade Steed conducting. Burial to follow at the Barnwell Cemetery.
Irma is survived by her children Murray (Jolayne) Anderson of Sherwood Park, Brian (Valerie) Anderson of Taber, Laura (Dan) Thomas of Guelph, Ontario, foster child Russell (Dawn) Baptiste of Oliver, British Columbia; fifteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Ruby Fletcher of Taber, Marietta (Bill) Oviatt of Spruce Grove, sisters-in-law Irene Anderson and Zelma Gilbertson of Taber and brother-in-law Mark Merrill of Hill Spring.
She was predeceased by her husband Norman, parents August & Della Lenz, nine sisters and nine brothers-in-law.
Irma was born in Cardston on April 24, 1926 and lived most of her life near Taber. She was an industrious, hard-working, caring person who loved to cook. She was noted for her large garden and enjoyed canning fruit and vegetables. Irma loved to help others and touched the lives of many including friends in extended care in Taber. She lived on the farm and assisted in all aspects of the farming operation including milking cows, feeding animals and working in the field. She loved her family and loved to have them around her. Irma especially loved to cook for her family and for others and provided many meals including bread, buns, pies, cakes and cookies. She was affectionately known to many as “Grandma Cookie”.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Irma’s name made be made directly to the charity of one’s personal choosing.
The family would like to acknowledge the staff of the Legacy Lodge who were very helpful to Irma during the past few months and their assistance has been greatly appreciated.