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Claire Anderson Obituary

Claire Anderson 1912 ~ 2008 Claire, born April 5, 1912 in Tacoma, WA, died Nov. 1, 2008 in Colorado. Graduate of Stadium High School in Tacoma, WA, attended two years at Washington State University. Married Russell V. Anderson in Sept. 1937 and had two daughters Barbara and Virginia. Taught 5th grade at Cathedral, 8th grade at Cosgriff and was school secretary at St. Anne's, all in Salt Lake City, UT. Claire is survived by her husband Russell, daughter Virginia Costello, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass was held Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Christ on the Mountain Catholic Church in Denver, CO.

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Published by Deseret News on Nov. 13, 2008.

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Kathryn Knight

November 13, 2008

Nana,
You will always be in our thoughts, prayers and memories. Words cannot express how much the family loves you! You will be missed so much! I know you are looking down on us with mom(Barbie)! Love you, Your Grandaughter Katie

John Costello

November 13, 2008

Nana was a great lady with who loved her family. I miss you very much nana and I will always miss our daily phone talks.

love always,

John Costello

Gregory Knight

November 11, 2008

Nana was always a part of my life, I will miss her greatly. All my LOVE and Prayers to the rest of the Family. God Bless, I know she's with MOM now.

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