Florence L. Anderson

1921 ∼ 2015

Florence L. Anderson
Florence L. Anderson, 93, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family and Minister on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. She was born in Sioux Falls, SD, the daughter of the late George F. and Marguerite (Arnold) Aikens. Her family came to Kenosha to make their home when she was a young child. Florence attended local schools and was a graduate of Kenosha High School. On June 27, 1947, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church she was united in marriage to Carl C. Anderson. He preceded her in death in 1978. She had been employed for 8 years at Coopers, Great Lakes Naval Base for 4 years then returning to Coopers/Jockey International for 20 years until her retirement in 1978. Florence was a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church for over 65 years, charter member of the C.Y.C. Bowling League, C.Y.C. Ladies Auxiliary, Trinity Lutheran Senior Group, and Kenosha Senior Citizen Center. She attended a dozen Elderhostel’s programs. Surviving are her two daughters, Katherine I. (James) Wu of Columbia, MD, and Christine L. Anderson of Fremont CA; a grandson, Jeffrey WU; a brother, Don (Pat) Aikens of Topsham, ME; and a sister, Dorcas A. Allan of Sarasota, FL. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Arnold “Kelly” and William Aikens. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 7th, at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 5900-7th Avenue, Kenosha, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Shalom Center Food Bank, 8043 Sheridan Road, Kenosha, WI 53143.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Florence’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Rich Ferguson February 7, 2015
Aunt Florence you are in our thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of the many Thanksgiving dinners you prepared in your Kenosha home. We are glad that Uncle Carl and you are together again in heaven.