Gladys E. Anderson

Gladys E. (Budde) Anderson, 65, of Altura died Monday February 20, 2006 at Lake Winona Manor in Winona after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Gladys was born October 7, 1940 in Faribault to Elmer and Lorna (Homeier) Budde. She married Bill Anderson on June 6, 1964 in Faribault. Gladys worked for Home Produce of St. Charles; The Lewiston Journal in Lewiston; Simmons Turkey Plant of Altura; Herff Jones of Lewiston and a number of part-time jobs. She was a member of Our Savior's Moravian Church of Altura, the Lewiston Area Jaycees and Altura Area Mrs. Jaycees, she served as an election judge and on the Altura Planning Commission for eight years. Survivors include her husband, Bill; a son Brian Anderson of Chandler, AZ; a daughter, Kristine (Kevin) Seeling of Winona and a grandson, David Anderson of Winona, two brothers; Martin (Sally) Budde of Faribault and Richard (Vivian) Budde of Waterville, two sisters; Lucille (Tom) Moore of Nevis and Linda (Butch) St. Martin of Faribault, a foster sister, Debbie (Bob) Chamberlain of Hopkins, MN and many nieces and nephews. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, a son John, a brother Paul and an infant sister Phyllis. Gladys was a very courageous woman and was a five time cancer survivor. She enjoyed people and was an inspiration to many. She also enjoyed traveling and golfing all across the states, from Hawaii to Florida. Gladys was a very good card player and enjoyed playing bridge and pinochle.