Roma M. Anderson, age 91, of 2701 1st Avenue South, Escanaba, MI died Thursday evening August 10, 2006 at the Franciscan Care and Rehab Center in Appleton, WI. Roma was born March 19, 1915 in Ft. Francis, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Joseph and Sophia (Roeder) LeBlanc. Their family moved to Escanaba from Ontario in 1919. Roma attended Escanaba Public Schools and she was a 1932 graduate of Escanaba High School. She continued her education at the Delta County NormalSchool.
Roma married Axel Anderson on November 12, 1940 in Escanaba and they made their home in Escanaba where they raised their children. She was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church where she was involved with the Bethany Quilting Club and Senior Citizens. Roma was an avid reader and she enjoyed playing cards and working crossword puzzles.
Survivors include:
1 Son: Richard (Marcia) Anderson of Valatie, NY
1 Daugther: Judy (James) Jacobs of Menasha, WI
6 Grandchildren- Jill, Jodi, Jamie, Joel, Maia, Jessie.
6 Great Grandchildren- Jay, Aaron, Lauren, Olivia, Jackson, Reed.
Numerous nieces and nephews
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by:
Husband: Axel
3 Sisters and 1 Brother
Roma
Anonymous
To the family of Roma Anderson,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
As an aide at Christian Park Village, I found Roma to be a very pleasant and appreciative resident. When she relocated to be closer to her daughter, her presence at the nursing home was missed.
Do hold on to all the wonderful memories that you have of her and know that one day you may share those memories with her. Until then, her love remains with you here on earth.
With Caring Thoughts and Prayers,
Kathy Grill
Nurse Aide @Christian Park Village
Escanaba, MI
“It is only for a while that we must part—so bless the memories within your heart.”
I had the pleasure of working with Roma in the late 70’s. A nicer, more conscientious person would be very difficult to find. Besides Roma’s gentle nature, I really appreciated her sense of humor and competence. My sincere condolences to the entire family who have been so blessed to have such a mom and grandmother.
Bill Wickham
Rapid River, MI
Dear Richard and Marcia,
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Dorothy and Walter von Bieberstein
Ghent, New York, NY
Dear Dick and family
Our sincere sympathy goes to you and your extended family at this time with the passing of your mother.
Pam, Bruce Sr. and Jr. ,Kim and Dustin Kline
Claverack, NY
Anon
Dick and Judy,
So many years have passed,
so many thoughts left unsaid . . .
Your mom babysat our first-born.
Your mom was the
nicest,
kindest person
I got to know in my high-school years.
Your mom, was careful to make sure her son had his cummerbund perfect before he left for work.
Your mom, spent Christmas time making meat pies, my first time eating that delicacy; I experienced Swedish coffee in your kitchen, sat in your living room rocking chair reading my school assignments, while your mom