Ovedia Marie Anderson

Ovedia Marie Anderson, 104, of Houston, MN died Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Valley View Healthcare & Rehab in Houston, MN.Ovedia, one of eight children, was born March 22, 1908 in Fillmore County to Germond and Mathilda (Martin) Halvorson. She attended school until sixth grade. Due to the death of her parents, Ovedia began working for a farm family at age twelve. On April 15, 1939, Ovedia was united in marriage to Tobert Anderson at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church. Ovedia sang in the Stone Church choir and was very active in the Ladies' Aid at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church. When she wasn't helping Tobert on the farm, Ovedia enjoyed making lefse, fishing, tending to her strawberry patches, and spending time with her family. She was a brave soul with a dry sense of humor, and her quick wit will be missed by many.She is survived by her daughters, Marion Frickson and Joanne (David) Amundson, both living on the family farm in Yucatan; son, Gary (Patricia) Anderson of Cedar Falls, IA; 5 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Ovedia is preceded in death by her parents, husband Tobert, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters.Funeral service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior. The Reverend Lane Zaffke will officiate. Burial will follow in the Stone Church Cemetery. The family prefers memorial contributions be sent to Stone Church, Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, or Valley View Healthcare & Rehab.Please share a memory of Ovedia with her family and sign the online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.