Obituary for Barbara Anderson Barbara Ann Anderson died September 23, 2018 at the age of 97 years. She was born in Moline Illinois in 1921. She enlisted in the Navy during World War II and served for two years as a WAVE.
October 1, 1949 she married Thomas Anderson and five children followed: Karen (Glenn) Rothenhauser, William (Paula) Anderson, Steven Anderson, Thomas (Terri) Anderson, Mary (Grant) Morrison. She was happiest when surrounded by her family which included, in addition to her children, twelve grandchildren: Brian (Robin) Rothenhauser, Steve Anderson Jr (Amy), Jennifer (James) Booker , Rebecca (Dustin) Stout, Lauren Rothenhauser, Christopher (Michelle) Anderson, David (Carrie) Anderson, Erik (Jill) Rothenhauser, Lindsey (Eric) Mietchen, Lorin Anderson, Taylor (Sage) Anderson, Nick (Jeannine) Anderson and twelve great grandchildren (Annabella, Tony, Andrew, Scott, Stran, Bentlee, Asher, Jacob, Eli, Avery, Mason, Preston) She loved volunteering and giving to others. As a young mother she managed to find the time to be a Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Den Mother and active in her church.
Once her five children were grown she began working as an EKG technician at Crittenden Hospital and eventually was promoted to director of that department for 10 years. When she was widowed suddenly in 1987, she formed a grief support group at Christ Lutheran Church where she was a member for 52 years. She was the Chairman, Board of Social Ministry, for her church for 11 years, As Chairman, she helped found the Good Shepherd Coalition, a non-profit organization, that remains dedicated to helping the many underprivileged families in Macomb County.
She began volunteering at William Beaumont Hospital Troy and in 1992 was chosen to be the Executive Chairman of the Volunteer Organization. As Chairman she was known for her innovations and ability to inspire others to volunteer. She believed that the stimulus of helping others could enhanced a person’s well-being by drawing the warmth and gratitude of the recipient.
The simple joy and energy of volunteering would lead to a longer and happier life. She continued her volunteering until the day she died. At age 97, she created beautiful hand-crafted sympathy cards for families who lost loved ones in the Emergency Department.
“When my husband passed away in 1987, I received so many cards and kept them all. It meant a lot to me to go back and read them and help me get through that period of grief”. Visitation with her family and friends will be at the William Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road, Utica, Michigan, on Thursday September 27 from 2pm until 8pm.
Her long and well-lived life will be celebrated at Christ Lutheran Church, 12500 Canal Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan on Friday September 28 with visitation at 10 am and services at 11 am. Family requests that donations in her memory be made to The Good Shepherd Coalition, 196 North Rose Street, Mt Clemens, Michigan 48043. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Barbara Anderson please visit our Sympathy Store.
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