Ethelyn Joyce Anderson

Ethelyn Joyce (Thompson) Anderson, age 89, of Ravenna, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025. She was born December 8, 1935, in Ravenna, to the late John and Joyce (Elsworth) Thompson. On March 13, 1955, Ethelyn married the love of her life, Charles R. Anderson of Sparta, MI. They shared 51 wonderful years together before Charles passed away on September 29, 2006.
Ethelyn is survived by her 4 children, Randy (Leighann), Mike (Denise), Cheryl (John) Maksymowski, and Perry (Jen). She was the proud grandmother of Tyler (Michelle), Emileigh, Caleb, Benjamin, Abigail, Lindsey (Anthony), Phillip (Kristen), Jessika (Glen), Andrea (Garrett), Sarah, Stacie (Brian), Steven (Taleesh), Shelby, Elise, Steven, Megan (Adam), Kaitlin (Adam) and Alyceia; and blessed with 20 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Ethelyn was further survived by her brothers, Maynard (Pam), Gaylord (Kim), Mark (Mary) and Horace (Lynn); sister-in-law, Elva (Richard); brother-in-law, David (MyrtleAnn); and many nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; her parents; oldest brother, Melvin (Linda); her granddaughter, Elizabeth; parents-in-law, Harry and Dorothy Anderson; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Richard Anderson, Carroll and Elaine Telder, Hugh and Karen Allen, and MyrtleAnn Jacobsen.
Ethelyn was also blessed by the loving relationship, companionship and care of Duane Bradford of Sparta for the past several years. The Anderson Family will forever be indebted to Duane for his love, kindness, and endurance, and the many sacrifices he made in caring for her. Ethelyn will always be remembered by her entire family and her many friends as being kind, thoughtful, and selfless; always ready to help anyone in need. She lived her life with a positive attitude and an open heart to all. Her love for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, and nieces was unconditional. She found great joy in being part of their lives, attending their sports, school and church activities and encouraging them to always love and support one another.
In her early years, she was very involved in 4-H, representing one of four generations of her family to participate in the program. She was also a talented dressmaker, an avid bowler and golfer, and a devoted member of Peace Lutheran Church, where she lived out her faith through service and kindness to others.
On behalf of Ethelyn, Duane, and her immediate family we would like to thank the entire staff at Crockery Creek Eldercare for their kindness and care for her over the past several years.
Ethelyn's life was a reflection of her faith, family and love for others, a legacy that will live on in all who knew her.
Gathering of family and friends will take place on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018 Alpine Avenue NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00am until 11:00am with a Celebration of Life service starting at 11:00am with Pastor Ross Sheer officiating. Ethelyn will be laid to rest at Algoma Twp. Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Hospice and/or Pinky's Palace.
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