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Christine Anderson

Christine Anderson

  • September 22, 1949 - February 22, 2012
  • Oskaloosa, Iowa
  • Birthright of Oskaloosa
  • Ecumenical Food Cupboard
    Oskaloosa, IA 52577
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“You will be greatly missed and Praise God you are now with the Lord. ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Blake Baxter

“Praying for comfort and peace for the family ..the angels are with you all So sorry for your loss ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Terri Duff Hartsell -- lamb - IA

“To Allen and boys, My deepest sympathies and thoughts go to you and your family. I just received a message today of Chris's passing and her...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Shannon Johnson - Burlington, IA

“Chris was a very special friend to me for twenty years. She may not be here on this earth but her legacy of love and friendship will live forever in...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Joyce Hoyt - Oskaloosa, IA

“I had the pleasure of working with Chris for about a year at Interpower and she left a lasting impression with me as someone who possessed a great...Read More » ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Ryan Morrison - Oskaloosa, IA

“Allen and Family -- I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss! You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the difficult times ahead. ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Laura McFall - Albia, IA

“Allen, May God grant you peace during this time of loss. The Hammann Family is praying for you and your family. Rob, Robin, & Micah. ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Rob Hammann - Oskaloosa, IA

“My prayers are with you during this time of grief and sorrow. ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Ila Ruby - Oskaloosa, IA - Friend

“God Bless the Anderson family. Chris was a delight to work with. She was very organized and detailed with her work. Most of all she loved her...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Lu Ann (Clubb) Miller - Sigourney, IA

“I worked with Chris for the past 5 years. It was very evident to me that she loved God, and I am so happy to know that she is now in the arms of...Read More » ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Hannah - Co-Worker

“I worked with Chris for approximately 10 years at Interpower. Chris was a delight to work with as she had a smile on her face and a friendly "good...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Jo Ann Keferl - Oskaloosa, IA

“I am deeply sorry for your loss. Having worked with Chris for the past 13 years, I have come to know how kind and caring she was. She was truly...Read More » ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Deb Wald - Oskaloosa, IA

“I've worked with Chris for the last 4 years. She was a joy to work with. Very positive and friendly. She always asked how I was and she actually...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Les Bohlen - Oskaloosa, IA

“Allen and family, So sorry for your loss, she will be greatly missed! She is rejoicing with her Lord and Savior now pain free. Your memories will be...Read More » ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Deb Messerli - Oskaloosa, IA


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Christine Lawyer Anderson, 62, of Oskaloosa, died Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa surrounded by her family. On September 22, 1949, she was born at Des Moines, the daughter of James and Marjorie Lawyer. Chris attended Ferry Hall Academy at Lake Forest, Illinois; received her B.A. degree in Sociology from Drake University, and later received her Elementary teaching degree from William Penn in Oskaloosa. She did substitute teaching in Oskaloosa and area schools for many years. The past 15 years, Chris worked in customer service at Interpower in Oskaloosa. Chris loved the Lord and delighted in serving Him in life including being a member of the Gateway Church of the Nazarene in Oskaloosa and the First Assembly of God Church in Des Moines, and taught Sunday School, Bible Studies, and loved working with children. She enjoyed spending loving time with her family and grandchildren; and scrapbooking. She enjoyed spending summers at Big Spirit Lake, especially with her grandmother, Florence Kinsey.

Her family includes her husband, Allen Anderson of Oskaloosa; three sons: Charles Theodore (& Juanita) Wilson of Lovilia; Allen Arthur (& Alison) Anderson II of Gardner, Kansas; and Joshua James (& Myra) Anderson of Des Moines; three grandchildren Christina Marie Wilson of Indianola, and Nicholas Allen Anderson and Maxwell James Anderson of Gardner; her parents: James and Marjorie Lawyer of Sun City Center, Florida; two brothers: James (& Hollie) Lawyer and David (& Robin) Lawyer, all of West Des Moines; and a sister: Cynthia Tomlinson of Des Moines.

Chris was preceded in death by her grandparents: Paul and Florence Kinsey and Merril and Zella Lawyer.

Memorial funeral services will be held Saturday, February 25, 2012, at 10 a.m. in the Gateway Church of the Nazarene in Oskaloosa with Pastors Dave Childers and Joyce Hoyt officiating. Private family burial in Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, will precede the memorial service. Visitation will begin at the Bates Funeral Chapel, Oskaloosa, on Friday after 10 a.m., and the family will be at the funeral chapel on Friday from 5 – 8 p.m. to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to Birthright of Oskaloosa or to the Ecumenical Food Cupboard in Oskaloosa.