Helen A. Anderson
December 1, 1940 ~ November 15, 2013
Helen Ann (Zabel) Anderson age 72 of Hugo, passed away November 15, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by parents, Roland Zabel and Clytie Thoreson; and sister, Sandy Burger. Helen will be deeply missed by husband of 51 years, Byron Anderson; children and grandchildren, Steve (Carrie) and their sons, Kelvin and Vincent Anderson, Lisa (Joe) and their children, Maggie, Thomas, and Andrew Gadbois, Craig (Kris) and their daughters, Rachael, Maria, and Rebecca Anderson, Mark (Joni) and their sons, Jake and Alex Anderson, and Cindy (Duane) and their children, Nick, Julia, and Jon Inman; step-father, Orlie (Marji) Thoreson; twin sister and Helens Other Half, Susan (Wayne) Langness; brother, David (Sally) Zabel; nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. Hardworking farmwife, 4H leader involved with the County and State Fairs, former AARP President, community volunteer, and caregiver to everyone in need are ways Helen will always be remembered. A Celebration of Helens life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, Nov. 23rd at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 9 AM until the time of the service.
Helen and Byron were very,very active in the Washington Co. Fair for many, many years. It was because of the fun they put into the fair that made it a joy being on the Board, and then later as the Pres. Everything ran so smoothly with them in charge. The Fair will not be the same without Helens big smile greeting you as you walk around the fair now. God Bless the family. Dick Becker Past Pres. of the Washington Co Fair
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Revelation 21:4 make this promise, it says: ” And he (God) will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will morning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” What a beautiful promise, we all look forward, from our loving Creator, (Jehovah God, Psalm 83:18). May the God of peace be with you and your family.
Sincerely Yours,
Brandy Molina
Byron and family, our sincere sympathy to you. Please know that the Good Lord has made a special place for dear Helen. She will be missed!
Helen was a great freind and neighbor she will be greatly missed, our thought and prayers are with her and her family.
Byran and Family: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
We love you guys! We are so sorry to hear that Aunt Helen has passed away. We do, however, feel joyful to think of her well and strong in heaven with grandpa and grandma and mom. I was just sharing with my mother-in-law, Irene, that Helen had passed away. She was deeply saddened too. Something you may not know is that on the day of Irene’s 80th birthday open house, Helen showed up to help in the kitchen. It was a lovely, loving surprise. She was suddenly just there and immediately got to work. She worked hard and left as she came; as if she had been expected and simply worked until her shift was over. Everyone knew her to be extremely busy and an exceptionally hard worker. I’ll bet that there are about a million similar stories like this about her. But on that day my family and my husband’s family felt especially loved and blessed by her presence. May God bless you all greatly at this time.