My grandma was absolutely the best person I've ever known. Due to my upbringing me and my family lived with my grandparents on and off throughout my childhood. And my grandma was a big influence and role model to me growing up. Through her I learned alot about life and how to be the best woman I could be. I will forever be greatful that I was able to repay her in the last years of her life by being there and helping out the way she did for me growing up. Grandma you will always be in my heart and I will look after Grandpa  (Floyd) and the kids, Jeff, Sharon and Kathy just like i promised you I would. And if Tim need help I'll be there for him too. I love you Grandma, till we see each other again. God bless:)

Dear Floyd and family,
I was so saddened to hear of Mary's passing. She was a loving aunt to Bill, and a kind, generous and caring person to all who knew and loved her.  Her love for family really shined through and she was so proud of her kids and their kids!
I enjoyed the times we spent together when they were back home visiting in Minnesota, and I still remember our trip to Arizona, when I got to meet many of Bill's extended family there.
May your wonderful memories of Mary Lou bring you each comfort as you grieve her passing.  Rejoice that she is once again with her brothers and parents in Heaven and waiting patiently for us all to join them one day.
With my deepest sympathies, 
Sue Sempel  - Bill's wife

Mary Lou was the first person I met after my family and I moved to Glendale AZ in May 1971. we came to become great friends and have many sweet memories.  Mary and I had so many conversations over the years. we did many activities with our families over the years  We all  loved Mary Lou  and she will forever be in our hearts.

I knew her only through the friendship of Nancy Granger---also a wonderful woman.

Dear Aunt Mary was the best.  I can still hear her calling my childhood name Shelly ☺️.  Thinking back to the days  when Kathy was called Kutzy and Floyd called my dad Duck.
My father Don was  Mary’s brother and our families spent a lot of time together before they moved to AZ.  I remember snowmobiling to their home for visits. In the summer we brought go karts and mini bikes to ride in the open space they had.  I spend many days sleeping over during the summer.  Kathy and I played school and we made up song and dance we performed for our parents.  I was always happy to go for a visit as Floyd and Mary always greeted us with big smiles and warm hospitality.  I was sad to see them move, but we were fortunate to go to visit them.   I learned about Tumbleweeds and  it being was so hot you can fry an egg outdoors... 
we really tried it and yes...you can.
One drive down we filled our cooler with snow from Flagstaff.  We surprised them as soon as we arrived.  The cousins quickly made snowballs that they threw down the road in front of their home.  We all laughed as snowballs busted apart  while neighbors  and passerby’s  did double takes.   
Aunt Mary was so easy to talk and the two of us had many great conversations about life.  
She was such a kind sweet wonderful lady.

To Uncle Floyd, Jeff, Tim, Sharon, Kathy, Aunt Shirley and all the girls. I hope her beautiful spirit and your memories will help you at this time...I can only imagine all your reminiscing about the past.  I can see her smile and hear her laughter.  My heart ❤️ goes out to you all.
XXOO ,
Michelle and Steve Knight



Sooo very sorry for the loss of your Wife and Mother,& Sister!! I was so happy that I was able to tell Her a few things before She passed. Brother Ray, and I were able to have many great times together- though not as many as we would have liked due to the many miles. But the many phone calls were so welcomed and FUN! We all look forward to being with Her someday. I know She is very happy now to be with all the ones that love Her and no more struggles to live on. Floyd and all the family left behind for awhile, til we meet here again or wait until we join Marylou, Love to all & God's Blessings, Jan

When I think about aunt Mary the first things that come to my mind was her compassion, kindness and understanding and love for life.  She was so kind to everyone like nothing I've ever seen, her heart radiates love everytime I was in her presence. So many great memories from a long time ago were we spent so much time at Louise and Louis (Grandpa and Grandma's home on Bear trap lake.  She always had a warm smile and a hug and a peck on the cheek for me..   I will always cherish those fond memories.  My sympathy to Floyd and their families. I look forward to seeing her again when I to return home.  God bless you Mary and until we meet again.. Love,  Todd. 

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Mary Lou Anderson

February 23, 1935 – April 29, 2020

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