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1920
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2019
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Eunice Anderson Obituary
Eunice Catherine Anderson (age 99) died on December 9, 2019 at Aase Haugen Home in Decorah, Iowa. A funeral service celebrating her near century of life will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 13, 2019 at First Lutheran Church in Decorah. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 A.M. Friday, one hour before the service. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cresco, IA.
Eunice was born on March 14, 1920 at the family home in Pleasant Township, the daughter of Oscar and Julia (Faldet) Finholt. She was baptized and confirmed at Canoe Ridge Lutheran Church.
She attended Pleasant School #7 in Pleasant Township and she graduated from Decorah High School in May of 1937. On August 19, 1939, she married Marvin Anderson at the Glenwood parsonage. The couple lived with Marv’s parents until they moved to Burlington, Iowa to work in the bomb factory during World War II. They moved to Cresco in 1946. Eunice worked as a clerk for J.C. Penney and Company in Cresco for over 15 years. She and Marvin were caretakers at Brown Silver Beach Lodge in LaPorte, MN from 1985 – 1990.
She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, bowling and her card club. She won the Lefsa contest at the Howard County Fair two years. She spent much time quilting for Ag Fest and for church missions. She was an active member of First Lutheran Church in Cresco.
Throughout her time in Decorah, Eunice was an active member at First Lutheran Church.
Eunice is survived by her two daughters, Pamela (J. Wayne) Wicks of Decorah and Linda O’Brien of Cresco; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Eunice was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin in 2003; two brothers, Orlando Finholt and Chester Finholt; four sisters, Cora Volding, Thelma Keefe, LaVerne Headington and Jenanne Vikre; and a son-in-law, David O’Brien.
Memorials can be given to Aase Haugen Home, 4 Ohio Street, Decorah, IA 52101 or WMC Hospice, 901 Montgomery Street, Decorah, IA 52101.
Memories and Condolences
for Eunice Anderson
Andy Rocksvold
December 19, 2019
So sorry to hear about Eunice! The Finholt siblings all lived long, healthy lives, now they can be all be together again! My thoughts and prayers are with you all....
Kathy Ferrie
December 12, 2019
Our sympathies, she was a wonderful lady!! Kathy, Darin, Boston, Brooklyn and Britain Ferrie
ed and chris vokaty
December 12, 2019
prayers and sympathy to the family
Peter Jensen
December 11, 2019
Many condolences to the whole family from myself and our family. In hindsight, I'm now immensely grateful for taking the time to visit Eunice with my mother, wife, and daughter a couple of years ago when we were in Decorah. Her passing marks the last of her generation of the Finholt siblings.
Barb & Tim Mueller
December 11, 2019
Our sincere sympathy to Pam, Wayne and families of Eunice on her passing.
Bev Obrien
December 10, 2019
Linda,Pam, and families, so sorry to hear about your mom (grandma), passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Tom and Bev obrien
Bob and Julie Sauer
December 10, 2019
Pam, Linda and family, you have our deepest sympathy in your mothers passing. Your mom and dad were such good friends to our parents, Wayne and Carmona. They spent many summers with them at the Brown Silver Beach Lodge sharing so many summer memories together and we were privileged to enjoy a few in the later years, too. May youre precious memories become a blanket of comfort for you during this time of sadness and healing.
Cynthia Vega
December 10, 2019
Wonderful women may you shine bright and God Bless you ALWAYS Will miss your smile!
Michael Keefe
December 9, 2019
A very special person and friend and relative. All the Finholt's are together today and singing " Be present at our table Lord." Love you all.
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