Marilyn Jane Anderson

Marilyn Jane Anderson, age 83, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, September 24, 2016, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

Marilyn was born on March 30, 1933, to Clarence and Selma (Peterson) Johnson in Dawson. As a child, she moved with her family to the Pelican Rapids area, where she attended country school in rural Pelican Rapids.

On July 29, 1952, Marilyn married Russell Anderson in South Dakota. After their marriage they lived north of Fergus Falls for many years. She was employed at the Harry Green Poultry Business in Pelican Rapids and also worked as a housekeeper at DunVilla. After Russell’s passing, she moved in to Fergus Falls with her sister, Marlene.

Marilyn enjoyed shopping at thrift stores, dancing, cooking, having coffee with friends and neighbors. She especially enjoyed caring for her great-great-nieces and nephew. Marilyn’s laughter and sense of humor will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Russell Anderson; a twin sister, Marlene Anderson; a brother, Omar Johnson; and a great-great-niece, Kaitlyn Sem.

Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Sandy Munsell; her grandchildren, Beau and Jessica; her nephews, Gary Anderson, Everett (Mary) Johnson and Karen (Jim) Pixley; five great-grandchildren; her great-nieces and nephews, Melanie, Stacey, Sarah, Adam, Kristen, Amber, Brianne and Brandon; numerous great-great-nieces and nephews; her special caregivers, Kim and Klara; special neighbors, Elayne, Sharon, Becky, Kathy, Carol and Bill; and her great-great-nieces and nephew, Rylee, Brinna and Wyatt, whom she cared for.

Visitation: 12:00-1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at Olson Funeral Home
Service: 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at the Olson Funeral Home Chapel
Clergy: Reverend David Strom
Interment: Northwest Cemetery in Pelican Rapids
Arrangements by Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls