"Bob,really sorry for your lost. God be with you and the family, Jerry Spies."
In loving memory of
Joanna Anderson
February 19, 2009
Joanna Marie (Christianson) Anderson, daughter of Robert and Joan Christianson was born on April 28, 1958 in Shenandoah, Iowa. She passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2009, following a courageous battle with cancer at her home in Shenandoah. She attained the age of 50 years, 9 months and 22 days.
Growing up in Shenandoah, Joanna attended the Shenandoah Community Schools, graduating from Shenandoah High School with the Class of 1976. On August 21, 1976, Joanna was united in marriage to Gary Anderson of Northboro. They were blessed with two children, Jay Dean and Valerie Ann and three granddaughters, Paige Nicole, Brooklyn Marie and Joslyn Jo Ann.
Joanna worked for Lloyd Laboratory in Shenandoah from 1992 through November 2008. She was a very caring and loving wife, mother and daughter. She had many, many friends.
Preceding Joanna in death were her sister, Debra Kay Christianson; grandparents, Bonnie Schwartz, Beryl Christianson, and Sheldon and Lenny Christianson; and mother-in-law, Joan Anderson Brooks.
Survivors include her husband of over 32 years, Gary Anderson and their children, Jay Anderson and his wife Julie and Valerie and her significant other, Jim Bates, and three granddaughters, Paige Nicole, Brooklyn Marie, Joslyn Jo Ann, all of Shenandoah. Also surviving are her parents, Robert and Joan Christianson of Shenandoah; brother, Bobby Christianson and his wife Freida and their sons, Nathaniel and Nicolas of Chandler, AZ, brother, Mark Christianson and his wife Michelle and their children Blake and Lauren of Manson, IA; and brother-in-law Terry Anderson and his wife Kathy of Coin, IA and their son Robert and his wife Bridget and their children Braydon and Keegan. She also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Joanna was on earth for such a short time but still lives in our hearts and memories forever. A memorial has been established in Joanna's name to the Nishna Valley Christian Church.
Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Shenandoah, Iowa with Rev. Jack Langley from the Nishna Valley Christian Church officiating. Attending to the memorial registers were Deb Potter and Carol Herold. Caring for flowers were Marsha Brink, Patty Hascall and Laura Ward. Serving as ushers were Blake Christenson, Nick Christenson and Nate Christenson. Special music for the services included the recordings of "Angel Eyes", "In The Arms of An Angel", "Remember When" and "On The Edge". Burial followed in the Rose Hill Cemetery. A luncheon was served at the Nishna Valley Christian Church.
Tributes
"We are so sorry to hear of Joanna's passing. Joanna had beauty inside and out. I will always remember her smile. Joanna is most definitly in the arms of angels. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Fondly, Milene and Rick Paulus."
"I am so sorry to here of your lose and hope the days that follow will bring comfort. Mark your sister was such a great person. Few will ever walk through life with the care and love she shared. Her strength will be an ever lasting memory for all. God bless you and your family BIll and Meshell Billings"
"I send you my deepest sympathy on the death of Joanna. Please know that she will be in my prayers, as will your whole family. "
"I send you my deepest sympathy on the death of Joanna. Please know that she will be in my prayers, as will your whole family. "
"I worked with Joanna for several years at LLOYD, Inc. She was such a nice person, and would always say hi to me whenever she would see me. I remember once they needed help in the Packaging department, so I went over to offer my assistance. Joanna knew that I wasn't familar with anything other than office procedures, and she was just so incredibly sweet and helpful to me. She made sure I knew how grateful they were for my help. The last time I saw her was during Stat training through IWCC for LLOYD, Inc. Again, she stopped to say hi to me and to ask how I was (me)! Even though she was fighting such a battle, she was concerned with how I was doing. That's the kind of person she was and that's how I'll remember her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends, may they find peace knowing Joanna will live on in their hearts and memories."
"The Education Department at HDZ would like to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow. "
" Gary, was very sorry to hear about joanna. you are in my prayers,keep her memory close in your heart."
"Joan & Robert: My deepest sympathies go out to you and the rest of your family. I just heard not too long ago that Joanna was fighting a battle with cancer. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ruthie"
"Joan and Bob, Bobby, Mark and Families, I will miss my occassional, but very enjoyable visits with Joanna. She was always so sweet, even when you knew she wasn't feeling well. I always felt a kind of closeness with Joanna, because we shared the same birthday. You are All in my thoughts and prayers. Robin and Bob, Crane, Casa, Chealsee and Clair Lynn"
"Gary, Jay and Valerie, Our deepest sympathy to your family at your time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Tim and Jill Travis"
"Valerie and The Anderson Family - I am thinking of you and your family in this time of loss. My deepest sympathy to you all. God Bless"
"I am so sorry for the loss of Joanna. She was a shining star in so many lives and she will deeply missed by so many. Her suffering is now over & she will be a shing star in heaven. Let friends and family help comfort you at this time. Cherish all your wonderful memories of her. No one can ever take those away. Again I am so sorry for your loss."
"Valerie and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time..."
"Dear family of joanna, i knew bobbie and joanna when i lve on matthew street in 1969 we had fun as kids, she will be misssed im very sorry for your loss adn wil be prayig for you guys1 your good folks-may god comfort you in your time of need. the goldens ,, allen donna, steve, bambi tessa jordan godlen god bless"
"Bob, Joan, Gary and Family, I am so very sad to hear about Joanna. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless Roxanne (Anderson) May"
"Gary and family, I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am about Joanna. Our Mothers were friends, and we were born at the same time, one of us in the Delivery Room and one of us in Surgery. I didn't really have much to do Joanna until middle school. I always thought she was so sweet and thoughtful. I can't beleive what a strong person she was, and what a fight she put up to continue to be with you all. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Be happy for her, she is now No Longer in pain, and will be watching from above. My Love and Respect, Robin Anderson Lynn, Bob Lynn, Crane, Casa, Chealsee and Clair "
"My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I have know Joanna since we were kids and have worked with her for the last 5 yrs at Lloyds. She was a wonderful person and I am blessed for having known her. Her great spirit and positive outlook on life were a great inspiration to us all. She faced her illness head on and continued to live her life to the fullest possibility. God bless you all, and may he bring you peace in your hour of grief. "
"Bruce and I send you our deepest sympathies. We will be at the visitation Sunday. I love you all!! Lori & Bruce "