Edna May Anderson

Visitation: Wednesday, February 4, starting at 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

Funeral Services: Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 11:00 AM at the St. LaBre Catholic Church in Ashland

Internment: will follow in the Ashland Cemetery

Edna was born in Kelvin, North Dakota on June 17, 1912 the daughter of Thomas and Georgie (Hopkins) Wetherelt. At an early age, she moved with her family to the Broadus area where she grew up and attended school. Following her schooling, Edna moved to Idaho. She met her husband, Joseph Anderson, whom she married on June 17, 1937 in Troy, ID. Together they made their home in Troy until moving to the Broadus and Ashland area. In 1943, Edna and Joseph, made their home in Ashland, where they raised their family. During her years spent in Ashland, she worked at various places as a cook. She then worked at St. LaBre Mission until 1977, when she retired. She continued to live in Ashland until moving to Sheridan, MT in 1979. Edna, returned to Broadus in the early 90s and later moved to Miles City. In 2000, Edna moved to Colstrip, MT and later into the Rosebud Health Care Center. She enjoyed sewing, craft work and also spending time gardening and loved to watch birds. She especially enjoyed the times with her family, children and grandchildren.

Edna is survived by her six children, daughter, Edna Morey and her husband Charlie of Tucson, Arizona, five sons, Joe Anderson and his wife Marlene of Lame Deer, Rick Anderson of Colstrip, Edward Anderson and his wife Darlene of Butte, Don Anderson and his wife Linda of Colstrip, and Norman Anderson of Ashland. She is also survived by one brother Alvin Wetherelt of Columbia Falls, 23 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

Edna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph, and her son Duane.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 11:00 AM at the St. LaBre Catholic Church in Ashland. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 4, starting at 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Ashland Cemetery. A luncheon will be served at the St.LaBre cafeteria starting at 1:00 PM. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements.