"I write this with a heavy heart today as I remember my wonderful aunt Betty. I have so many wonderful memories of her and uncle Stan growing up. Many weekends were spent together as the Crosley clan would go to Mankato shopping or just to "go see Betty and Stan". We were always greeted with a warm smile and of course lots of hugs as we would come through the back door of the store. Even though aunt Betty was busy running things at the store, she always took time for us, and even sneak away to do some shopping with us. Then back to the home they loved for some coffee or supper. These are just some of the many great memories I have of Betty and your dad. I wish I could be with you all on friday, but be sure you are thought of and prayed for during your loss. God's blessings and peace be with you."
In loving memory of
Betty Ann Anderson
December 4, 1926 - November 11, 2012
Betty Anderson age 85, of Mankato, Minn.; died Sunday November 11, 2012 in Mankato at Keystone Communities. A gathering of friends and family will be one hour before the 11:00 am funeral service Friday Nov. 16, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kelley Iowa with burial at the Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Betty was born on December 4, 1926 in Kelley, Iowa the daughter of Lewis B. and Minnie (Munson) Erickson. She graduated from Slater High School in 1945. She married Stanley Anderson on March 9, 1946 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kelley. She and Stanley lived in Ames until 1971 when the couple moved to Mankato, where they purchased the OK Hardware Store. The couple were involved in the business until they retired in the mid 80"s. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mankato.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Charmian (Gary) Folkerts of Clive, a son, Don (Sandy) Anderson of San Jose, California; granddaughter Jennifer (Rick) Lane great grandchildren, Spencer and Emma all of Clive, sisters, Ramona Tokheim of Edina, Minnesota; Patricia Crosley of Park Rapids, Minnesota; and many nieces, nephews and other family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and seven sisters and her husband Stanley in 2006.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"The thoughts and prayers of Bethlehem Lutheran in Mankato are with you as you remember Betty, and commend her to Christ our Lord. "
"My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. You may not know me but I spent 11 terrific years with your parents and worked side by side with them at Hilltop hardware in Mankato. My name is Kris Schumacher and I loved your parents. They treated me just like I was one of the family..... I learned so many things from both of them and everytime I work in my home, I think back to the hardware store & smile. YOUR PARENTS WERE THE BEST.... I still remember the day that your dad fell off the roof putting Christmas lights up on their home.... I was at home with a new born baby and a 2 year old .... I was asked to come back to work early, to help your mom out at the store... I made arrangements and I was at work at 8 am the next day. I will never forget the smile on her face when I unlocked that gate and walked in. We were like a BIG FAMILY there. Love and kisses to all of you. Kris Schumacher of Eagle Lake MN 507 340 1367. "