Jeanne Craig Anderson

Jeanne Craig Anderson obituary, Bend, OR

Jeanne Craig Anderson

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12

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Jeanne Anderson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Deschutes Memorial Chapel on Sep. 5, 2025.

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Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. for Jeanne who went home to be with the Lord early August 31st.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Jeanne joined the Air Force in 1953 to see the world. While stationed at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas, she met George "Andy" Anderson and they married in 1955. Jeanne loved traveling with her husband while he continued his career in the Air Force.

In 1996 they retired to Bend, Oregon. Jeanne was active in her church and loved to host Women's Bible Studies. She was an avid quilter, loved baking, and was known for her delightful Christmas treats.

Jeanne is survived by her sister, Audrey Millard, of Rapid City, SD; daughter Catherine Lee (Walter) of Rapid City, SD; and son David Anderson, of Belle Fourche, SD.

Jeanne is also survived by her six grandchildren: Greg Pelechowicz (Ericka) of Marysville, CA; Aimee Grady (Jamie Hanson) of Belle Fourche, SD; Andrew Pelechowicz (Courtney) of Prineville, OR; Matthew Pelechowicz of Rapid City, SD and Johana Mahan (Shane) of Peoria, AZ; and Harleigh Quintana (Ace) of Patterson, CA.

Jeanne is also survived by 17 great grandchildren: Daniel Pelechowicz (Marissa) of Yuba City, CA; Matthew Pelechowicz of Sacramento, CA; Shaylee Pelechowicz of Marysville, CA; Brandon Pelechowicz of Marysville, CA; Jarrod Grady of Deer Park, WA; Carlee Grady of Phoenix, AZ; Noah Grady of Belle Fourche, SD; James Hanson of Belle Fourche, SD; Quintin Pelechowicz of Redomnd OR; Rylee Pelechowicz of Prineville, OR; Stephanie Pelechowicz of Prineville, OR; Aiden Dalrymple of Colorado Springs, CO; Shiloh Waugh of Rapid City, SD; Evelyn Waugh of Rapid City, SD; Nixon Mahan of Peoria AZ; and Maddix Mahan of Peoria, AZ; and Ace Quintana III of Patterson, CA.

Jeanne is also survived by one great great grandchild: Harper Pelechowicz of Yuba City, CA.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Andy; her father John Craig; and her mother Catherine Saidak Craig.

This much-loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother will be missed by her loved ones, and by those whose lives she touched.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

12

Service

10:00 a.m.

Deschutes Memorial Gardens

63875 N. Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97701

Send Flowers

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Deschutes Memorial Chapel

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.