"To the family of Gail Andersen: It broke my heart to hear that Gail has passed away. She was such a wonderful person and I feel so honored to have known her. Taylor my heart goes out to you. I really would like to stay in touch with you...your mother raised you well and I really care about you. You will make it through this...just rely on all those that are there supporting you."
In loving memory of
Gail L. Andersen
May 8, 1973 - May 19, 2014
Gail Lyn Andersen, 41, of Rochester, MN passed peacefully surrounded by her son Taylor and caregivers, Ann Pyfferoen and JoBeth Olson on May 19, 2014, at 07:15 am after battling breast cancer.
She was born to Dale and the late Janet Andersen, in St. Paul, MN, May 8th, 1973. Gail received her Nursing Degree from RCTC and was a Registered Nurse at Mayo Clinic, Rochester for 14 and a half years. Gail was an avid traveler and loved to spend time with her friends in Mexico or any place with sunshine and a beach.
Gail is survived by her son Baby Bear Taylor Andersen of Rochester MN., her father Dale (Marjorie) of Pine Island and Brothers Glenn of Inver Grove Heights and Greg of Owatonna, MN. Gail is preceded in death by her Mother and guardian Angel Janet Andersen.
Gail will be remembered as a Loving, caring and devoted mother to the "Sunshine of her Life" Taylor. She was a dedicated Surgical Nurse in the orthopedic department at Mayo Clinic. Gail wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to the entire orthopedic family for all the love and support throughout the years and special thank you to Dr. Joe Cass, Branden Baugh and Lisa Jones for all the years of joy and laughter in the Operating Room.
Gails family and friends would like to send a message of gratitude and thanks to the Mayo Hospice Nurses, Andrea, Theresa and Erin for their caring words and comfort.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN.Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and 1 hr prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.Burial will be at Oakwood East Cemetery in Rochester.
Memorials to her Son Taylor Andersen
And for everyone that knew Gailfor the final time. Andersen Out.
Tributes
"Gail was a bright spot in my life! She was a great nurse and we always had a few laughs on the phone. I'm so very sorry to all her family and friends for your loss. She will be greatly missed by everyone that knows her."
"To Taylor, I am so sorry for loss, my deepest condolenses to you and your family. I worked with Gail and she was such fun, and she talked of you all of the time and how proud she was of you. She was a very proud mother and she was a harder worker. She had a heart of gold, I know she will be missed by all who knew her and worked with her, she was loved by all of us. God Bless and know she is at peace and will always be with you no matter what. With deepest sympathy, Jenny (Vavra) Springer"
"I am so sorry for your loss Taylor. I am here if you ever need anything.. I will miss my dear diary buddy.."
"Gail and I went to Nursing school together. We just recently were laughing about some of those tough classes. When Gail applied to one of my staff nurse positions, I reviewed her performance reviews, with no surprise, they showed her ability to deliver independent nursing cares and assessments in the unit. Gail was looking for a different avenue of nursing and I think we can all atest she found her nitch. After I hired her she was so thankful and I remember telling her, "I am expecting great things from you!" The smile and energy she had continued to grow in our section and she fulfilled just that right up to the last day she was able to work. As a manager, I will miss her amazing attendance, perfect time cards. :) and trust that she always took care of our patients. As a friend, I will miss her laughter and how she made me laugh, knowledge of the days forcast, the passion for a great tomatoes, her outward honesty and her life stories. Taylor, make you mom prouder than she already was."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"SWEET AND WARM REMEMBRANCETABLE ARRANGEMENT was sent by Kathy Steinle.From Your co-workers, all of us on the IG line are thinking about you and your family at this time of sorrow. We miss you Greg."
"Rest in peace, Gail. Our thoughts are with you, Taylor. - Matt, Yovaly, Ethan, & Natalie"
"So sorry to hear about the passing of Gail! I knew and worked with Gail for a number of years and there is no one who could replace her!!!! She was a great friend and coworker!! She will be GREATLY missed!! Branden Baugh"
"Once in a while, someone comes along, someone who just naturally makes everyone feel a little happier, a little more alive to life. Gail, youve been that someone to us. Youve given us a new perspective on a lot of things including ourselves. There are things youve said to us, we will always remember and ways youve helped us, none of us will ever forget. The times we spend together, were always good times that leave us looking forward to the next time. Your spirit lives forever in our hearts. So thank you from all of us for being such a wonderful person. You are an inspiration to all of us, and we are all very glad and grateful that you were a part of our lives. "