Jill Diane (nee Barber) Anderson died at her home in Genesee after a courageous five-year struggle with Multiple Systems Atrophy.
Jill's parents, Betty and Tracy Barber, raised her in Austin, Minn., where she worked for the Mayo Clinic, and then she earned a bachelor of arts degree in business from the University of Wisconsin.
Jill moved to Aurora in 1981 and married Greg Anderson in 1983. She served as an Evergreen PEO chapter president and volunteered at the Denver Botanical Gardens. As the owner of the Evergreen Baskin-Robbins for 11 years, she gave first jobs to more than 200 Evergreen and Conifer students.
Survivors include her husband, Greg Anderson; their children Ingrid Hewitson (Darren) and Erik Anderson (Nicole); her brother Tracy Barber (Margaret); her grandchildren Reid Hewitson, Sterling Anderson and a baby due to the Hewitsons in May; nine nephews and nieces; and many cherished Colorado in-laws.
Jill's memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the Barn at Evergreen Memorial Park: 26624 N. Turkey Creek Road, Evergreen. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Rochester's Mayo Clinic or the Denver Botanical Gardens.
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Greg, I was so very sorry to hear of Jill's passing. I will miss seeing her on her Fripp visits. I wish you and your family peace & my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue Edmonds
April 30, 2019
Dear Greg,
Ted and I want to say how terribly sorry we are to hear of Jill's passing. She was truly a light, we had lots of fun together back in the early days of raising our kids, in Aspen Park, and she gave all my kids jobs. She will be missed.Love to you and your family.
Annie Walker
April 11, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of your loved and deepest condolences are extended to you. Something that's helped me through the death of loved ones is to reflect on 1 Corinthians 15:26.
April 10, 2019
I was in a master naturalist class with Jill at fripp island South Carolina. She was talented, engaging and fun to be around. I will miss her!!
Ellisa Garrett
Friend
April 10, 2019
Greg, Im so sorry for your loss. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Vanessa
Vanessa Cameron
Coworker
April 10, 2019
Greg, so sorry to hear about Jill's passing. I am saddened by the loss for you, Ingrid, Erik and families. May your memories bring you joy, comfort and healing. Best, Donna
Donna Hanson
Friend
April 10, 2019
Greg, Ingrid and Erik. My heart is with you all. Jill was a creative, talented, energetic woman and an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend! Nothing I can say can express my heartfelt sadness for your loss.
Kim Eikevik Hanson
Friend
April 9, 2019
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