Helen Marie Anderson (Grote), age 81, of Harris passed away July 19, 2020 in Harris, Minnesota. A memorial visitation to honor her life will be held from 11 AM – 2 PM Saturday, July 25th at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge.
Helen Marie Anderson was born April 27, 1939 in Rush City, Minnesota to Sylvester and Lavina (Sorenson) Grote. She was raised and attended school in Rush City. She married Sheldon Anderson and three children were born, Duane, Brenda and Donna. She worked at MSI Insurance Company for over 30 years. Helen loved fishing, gardening and playing cards. She had many friends and will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her granddaughter, Katrina Semmer.
She is survived by her brother, Robert (Kay) Grote; son, Duane (Kari) Anderson; two daughters, Brenda (David) Schuldt, and Donna (Tim) Ferguson; grandchildren, Michael, Mitchell (Christine), and Cody (Bre) Anderson; Heather Heckt; Bryan (Kim) Schuldt and Travis Schuldt; Dane Semmer and Alexis (Al Jr.) Guizzetti; great-grandchildren Charlise, Easton, Aubrey and Colton Anderson; Bentley and Payton Schuldt; Maddison Guizetti and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
So sorry to see this. I got to know Helen when taking care of her mom and dad at nursing home in Rush City. I so loved her parents! Helen and I became good friends. She was so good to her parents. God bless you all. Mary Ordner
So many great memories. You will be missed by many.
I have been very lucky in my life. I had 2 families for 40 yrs. The Anderson family unofficial adopted me when I was 13. Not many can say they have had that. I have more memories than i can mention. Mom never judged me only cared and loved me. 1 of the highlights of my life is our trip to Vegas it was a blast. I will miss her more than words can say. I Love you mom
I got to know your mom thru our many years carpooling to MSI. She was a funny, kind, caring mom, grandma and friend. Oh how she loved her kids and grandkids. She’ll be missed by many. Prayers to all of you!
So sorry to hear about Helen. She used to come to Vegas with Shirley Schonhardt for visits (and gambling)! She was always a delight to see. My prayers to her family and friends. Mary Schonhardt Parrish
We are so sorry to read this. Glenn went to school with Helen and she was a Greeley girl, as I was. So we rode the school bus together and had Greeley reunions. Fun memories. Good person. thoughts and
Prayers are with her family.
In friendship
Glenn and Clarice Stream
So sorry to hear of Helen’s. Passing. Spent many weekends at the lake. Great memories of fun times.
Love you Helen.
Helen was an amazing person. She always had a smile for everyone that made you feel special
Helen had a great personality she was very witty -I loved her Facebook stories
She will be missed greatly
Prayers for your family
Duane, so very sorry for the loss of your Mother, from reading here she sounds like a fun loving happy person . All my prayers and Sympathy to you and Family.
Prayers and Hugs.