Lois M. Sanderson

Lois M. Sanderson 89 year old resident of Little Falls, MN passed away August 28, 2014 at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls, MN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Little Falls, MN with Rev. Jean Megorden officiating. Burial will take place in Darling Cemetery in Little Falls, MN. A visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 A.M. on Tuesday at Bethel Lutheran Church in Little Falls, MN. Funeral arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Lois M. Sanderson was born on April 23, 1925 in Hammond, IN to the late Clarence and Mabel (Hall) Abrahamson. At the age of 3 years old Lois and her family moved to Darling Township where she grew up. Lois attended Darling Country School and graduated from Little Falls High School. Upon graduation she went to work as a nanny for the Dr. White Family as they traveled around the United States. She was united in marriage to Chester Sanderson on July 2, 1946 at Darling Lutheran Church in Little Falls, MN. Lois and Chester together farmed in Pike Creek Township, she raised their seven children while he worked the farm. After the children left home, she went to work teaching pre-school children in homes around Morrison County. Lois and Chester loved traveling together, taking many trips around the United States and also several throughout the world. She was a wonderful baker and an extraordinary care giver. Lois cared for her parents, brother and other family members at their home for many years. Her farm was her life where she lived on her own for many years after Chester passed enjoying the many gifts of nature, especially the birds and deer which she so loved. Lois was an active member at Bethel Lutheran Church in Little Falls participating in WELCA and volunteering her time and talents genorously. Lois was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Lois is survived by sons, Dennis (Louise) Sanderson of Little Falls, MN, David (Cherilyn) Sanderson of Waco,TX, Daniel (Sharon) Sanderson of Little Falls, MN; daughters, Linda Sanderson of Colorado Springs, CO, Gail (Job) Vigil of North Platte, NE, and Betty Sanderson of Brainerd, MN; daughter-in-law, Janet Sanderson of Little Falls, MN; sisters, Carol (Dennis) Morawczynski of Browerville, MN and Diane (Bob) Zaske of Anoka, MN; special cousin, Morris Nelson of Randall, MN; Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lois was preceded in death by parents; husband, Chester Sanderson (1992); son, Darrell Sanderson; grandsons, Brent Sanderson and Jeffrey Sanderson; brothers, Clarence Abrahamson Jr., Robert Abrahamson, John Abrahamson, and Gerald Abrahamson; and sister, Elaine Boody. Casketbearers will be Grandchildren, Mark Sanderson, Nick Sanderson, Kevin Sanderson, Derek Sanderson, Bryon Sanderson, & Janelle Fitch. Honorary Casketbearers: Grandchildren, Danielle Steinhoff, Kim Fenderson, Jordan Vigil, Tamara Vigil, Ben Vigil, Bryant Sanderson, David Sanderson II, Blake Sanderson.

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Lois M. Sanderson

April 23, 1925 - August 28, 2014