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Alma Anderson Obituary

Anderson, Alma
Alma Lavina Anderson of Gisela, Arizona rejoined her husband, Joseph, in the heavens Wednesday, July 1st. She was born to John and Katie Raburn January 12, 1921 in Duncan, Arizona. She is survived by daughters Elaine Lymer (Brad) of Gisela, Edna Boston (Jim) of Payson, Alma Martin of Round Valley, son Raburn Anderson (Jinjer) of Phoenix and sister Edna Kraft of Scottsdale. In addition there are 13 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Services will be on Sunday, 9:00 AM at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ. She helped anyone in need, cared for the sick, worked hard and was very unselfish. We love you Granny. Rest in peace.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 4, 2009.

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