Rena Mae Anderson
October 6, 1922 - September 8, 2011
Obituary
Rena Mae Anderson, 88, passed away September 8th, 2011. She is the daughter of Ernest Mac McKneely and Sophie Anderson. She is survived by her son, Dale L. Anderson and wife Kathy, daughter Kristine Dusbabek and husband Tom, daughter Tammi and husband Frederic, five grandchildren – Michael Anderson, Kim Luthy, Matthew Anderson, Jennifer Anderson, Cameron Anderson, two great grandchildren – Ashley Luthy and Sophie Luthy, brother Gary McKneely and sister Ernalee Thonn. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale A. Anderson; devoted son, Daniel Anderson; sister LaNaya Nelson and sister Marlene Clayton.
Rena Mae was born October 6th, 1922 in The Dalles, Oregon and graduated from Yakima High in 1940. She was a homemaker and spent her life devoted to her children and family. Rena Mae never complained and had a love for life. She displayed quiet courage with a beautiful internal strong spirit and was an inspiration to all of us.
Heartfelt thanks to friends and staff at Village Green Retirement Campus where Rena Mae lived independently for the last two years and to the hospice staff that brought her comfort in the final few days of her life. Also, heartfelt thanks to Dr. Weymuller UW Medical Center and Dr. Abbenhaus Yakima for over 16 years of gentle care.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes are for donations to be made to your favorite charity.
A graveside service will be held with reception following.
Rena Mae was just the most wonderful aunt a person could have. She had a contagious laugh, a encorgaging word, and the biggest,warmest,kindest heart. I loved her dearly. God blessed us all by knowing her.
Aunt Rena Mae always greeted us with a big hug, smile and sweet laugh. She had a great outlook on life and it always shined through. She made the best pasta. I have many fond memories of summer vacations. She will be truly missed.
Rena Mae always had a wonderful smile, twinkle in her eye, and great laugh. She will missed by all of us.
I remember Rena Mae as a kind lady who laughed easily. I’ve heard my whole life how much my dad’s memories of growing up with his aunts around have meant to him, especially their giggling together during the holidays. I only wish I had known her better.
Rena Mae was my aunt. I always remember her being cheerful and active in the lives of her children. I have special remembrances of holiday foods, too- rice pudding : and lutefisk : I know the family will miss her at family gatherings. Our thoughts are with you.
Rena Mae was a loving, sharing, caring, wonderful person to everyone. We felt special around her. She could always put a smile on your face. She will be missed.
Sincerely,
John Nelson
I will remember you
Rena Mae was a very unique woman. Eventhough I only met Rena Mae a few times in my life every time I spent time with her she made me feel like she had known me all my life. There was a real warmth about her, she was a very unique person. In life there are a few real genuinely kind and caring people that I’ve come across and I know I’m not the only one to say that Rena Mae was a genuinely caring and loving person. I will miss her but I know shes with my Grandpa and Grandma Nelson up there; probably watching my Grandpa play golf.
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your loving memories, and in knowing that God is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves Ps 34:18 With deepest sympathy.