Jacalyn "Jackie" Jean
Anderson, 85, North Newton, passed away Monday (Aug. 14, 2017).
She was
born July 13, 1932, in Randolph, the daughter of Leslie Dewey and Ada
Alice (Sweany) Anderson. She lived in Randolph until she was
married and then moved to Cleburne. In 1960, Jim and Jackie moved
north of Olsburg to farm. They resided there until they moved to
Hesston in 2007. Jackie graduated from Randolph High
School in 1950 and then worked as a legal secretary for Richard C.
Wells and John Brookens until 1960. She was a church pianist and
organist for 57 years in Randolph, Cleburne and Olsburg.
In addition to being an active farm
wife, milking cows, tending chickens and making meals, she was also
very active in EHU (FCE) and UMW (United Methodist Women) for many
years. Jackie has been a lifetime member of the United Methodist
Church. She loved being with her family, playing cards, doing
crossword puzzles, reading and playing the piano.
Jackie married James (Jim) Cleo
Anderson on Sept. 6, 1953. He survives. Other survivors include two children,
Larry (Kim) Anderson of Olsburg and Patty (Shane) Meier of Newton;
four grandchildren, Mark Meier of Lawrence, Alex Meier of Lawrence,
Bobbi Anderson of Manhattan and Jessy Poetzsch of Germany; and two
sisters-in-law, Phyllis Anderson of Topeka and Bernie Anderson of
Topeka. She was preceded in death by her
parents; and three brothers, Leslie (Keith) Anderson, Lester Dale
(Muggs) Anderson (Lois), and Clayton Allen (Bill) Anderson.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday,
August 18, 2017, at Hesston United Methodist Church, with Pastor Keith
Schadel presiding. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, August 17,
2017, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at
Petersen Funeral Home. Graveside committal will be 2:30 p.m. Friday
at the Olsburg Cemetery in Olsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials are
suggested to American Diabetes Association or Hesston United
Methodist Church in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
1932 - 2017 (85 years)