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Obituary for Anderson


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday April 09, 2000

Elsie Lee Anderson, born November 2, 1928, in McNary, Arizona, passed away on April 7, 2000. She is survived by her pet dog, Maggie; daughters, Barbara Harper Marlowe and husband, Doug, of Tucson, AZ, Linda Olson and husband, Richard (Oley) of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Rebecca Marlowe, Jenny Marlowe, Scott Olson, and Kim Marlowe; sister, Shirlee Wilkins and husband, Dick of Stockton, CA; nephew, Rick Wilkins, wife, Val, and son, Steven. Elsie graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1946 and then attended UNM. She was Acoma Elementary School's first secretary and then worked for Sandia National Laboratories for 24 years, retiring in 1986. Elsie was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. Her family will miss her love, kindness, humor, wisdom, strength, and support. She was always there for everyone who needed her with no questions asked. In lieu of flowers, Elsie requested donations be made to the Animal Humane Association, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. A Memorial service will be held on April 10, 10:00 a.m., at the Kirtland Air Force Base Chapel, 1950 Second Street--enter through the Wyoming gate.