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ANDERSON -- LaVerne Caroline Witte Anderson, 86, of Albuquerque, died November 6, 2008 after a sudden illness. She was blessed to have been surrounded by family and loved ones as she was peacefully taken into the hands of the Lord. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert E. Anderson; her five children, Kirk Anderson, Greg Anderson and his wife Cindy, Richard Anderson, Marjo Garlach and husband Steve, and Paul Anderson; and her grandchildren, Ryan, Kyle, Travis, Katie, Bryan, and Peter. She is also survived by her sister, Phyllis McDill; and two brothers, Earl "Joe" Witte and his wife Bert and Carl "Pete" Witte and his wife Betty; and more than 23 Witte nieces and nephews, and one Anderson niece, and two nephews. She is predeceased by her brothers Dale Witte and Glen Witte; her younger sister Dorothy Whetstine; and two nephews Rob Witte and Mark Witte. She was born June 9, 1922 in Friend, NE to Augsta and Herman Witte. LaVerne and her four brothers and two sisters grew up in the ranching country of the South Dakota badlands and in Chadron, NE. Always and forever being first devoted to her Catholic faith, she lived a full active life. During World War II, she worked as a riveter in an airplane factory and endured the loss of her older brother, Glen who was a Navy aviator. She earned her baccalaureate in English Education from Chadron State College and taught school in numerous places including California, Hawaii, and Wyoming. While in Wyoming, she met the love of her life Bob and they married on June 14, 1952. Their careers took them to several towns before moving to Albuquerque in 1963. She taught eighth grade English and Literature at Jefferson Middle School from 1963 to 1983. Upon her retirement, she devoted her time to her family and became an active member in several organizations. She was an active member and past president of the Uptown Garden Club, a member of the Ikebana Club, and past President of the Delta Kappa Gamma teacher's sorority. She was loved by many friends and neighbors. Please join the family for a Rosary and Memorial at Daniels Funeral Home, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, on Monday, November 10, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Her Mass of Resurrection will be at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candeleria NE, on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow directly afterwards at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Uptown Garden Club, 10120 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 in memory of LaVerne. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Funeral services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Sun November 09, 2008