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Vida Anderson Obituary
Born October 25, 1927 in the small town of Scalp Level, PA, she was the daughter of Frank and Ada Grabiak.
Vida Mae was a graduate of Windber High School and later attended school to become a bookkeeper. Over the years, she was employed by Letterkenny Army Depot, Wilson College, Howard Johnson, and Towne and Country.
She was an active member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fayetteville. She was a longtime volunteer at the Chambersburg Meals on Wheels Program. Vida Mae was also a 10 year volunteer in Mrs. Griffin's Kindergarten class at Guilford Hills Elementary School. While there she provided all Kindergarten students with gloves each year.
She was preceded in death by her dear son, David "Bruce" Anderson, June 2, 1990, and loving husband, Donald Rager Anderson, May 1998.
She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Lynn Anderson (Kim) of Chambersburg, Joy Vargo (Paul) of Riverside, California and grandchildren, Paul Jeffrey Vargo, Brandon Bruce Vargo, Hannah Gaye Vargo and Erin Lynn Anderson.
A private service will be held in Kissimme, Florida.
Memorial contributions may be mailed to The Vida Mae Anderson "Kindergarten, Love and Gloves Program" at "M & T" Bank, 1798 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA, 17202, or brought into any "M & T" Bank, nationwide. This donation will continue to provide enrolled kindergarten students at Guilford Hills Elementary School with gloves each year.
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October 25, 2011
Happy Birthday
October 3, 2011
Always a lady
Wes Gingrich
September 30, 2011
You will be greatly missed! My prayers go out to my other family!
Tracy Hershey
September 30, 2011
Oh how sad I was to hear this news, Vida Mae was a very nice woman and both my boys had the pleasure of seeing her everyday in Mrs. Griffins Kindergarten class. She was so sweet in remembering each of the children at Christmas time and when they had Kindergarten graduation. To Kim and your Family God Bless and you are in my prayers!!!
Tracy and the entire Hershey Family!
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Lori Bartie
September 30, 2011
I only met your Mother once, Joy, but I was witness to your loving devotion during that visit. I am so sorry for the loss you and your family, including your brother's family, have suffered. What you all have done for your mother in the last few months guaranteed her security and a quality of life that she may not have appreciated had she remained in PN. You both took every measure available, with no expense spared and you can take solace in that. God bless you as you cope with this tragic loss and know, Joy, that you and your family are in my prayers.
Dean Crow
September 30, 2011
My sincerest condolences. Vidamay was a very warm hearted woman of faith. I remember her from church where she was active and the youth group she helped chaperone. I"m sure she's In heaven. Her family will be in our prayers. Dean Crow
Some of her favorite party goers!
Vida Mae Anderson
September 29, 2011
Chatting with friends at the party
Vida Mae Anderson
September 29, 2011
Happy 80th!
Vida Mae Anderson
September 29, 2011
Can GH throw a birthday party or what?
Vida Mae Anderson
September 29, 2011
Mrs Dusman presents a volunteer award
Vida Mae Anderson
September 29, 2011
Vida Mae and the Penn State "crew" In Mgrs Griffin's class
Vida Mae Anderson
September 29, 2011
Need we say more?
Vida Mae Anderson
September 29, 2011
Erin's move in day @ Penn State
Vida Mae Anderson
September 29, 2011
Erin's induction into Pi Gamma Mu @ Penn State
Vida Mae Anderson
September 29, 2011
GHills Kindergarten graduation
Vida Mae Anderson
September 29, 2011
September 29, 2011
We miss you terribly mom.......
Love J, K, E
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