Lela Anderson

Obituary
Lela Rose Anderson, 84, of Casper, passed away May 25, 2009 at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home.

She was born July 31, 1924 to Clifton ( Craig ) and Elmira Lantis Bowdish and was the oldest of 11 children. Lela was united in marriage to Walter Anderson on Aug. 17, 1941 in Fort Laramie, WY. She was employed by the Wyoming Medial Center for 20 years where she was lovingly known as "Andy". She then worked in home health care. She loved fishing, gardening and making crafts.
Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Walter, 4 sons, Walter Jr (Diann), Bill(Georgie), Bob(Harumi), Willard Menter( Carol). 2 daughters, Marian Cox(Bob), Carol Osborne. There are numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. There are 4 brothers and 4 sisters. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May30, 2009, 10:00AM at the Newcomer Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Whitlach officiating. Interment will follow at the Wyoming Memorial Garden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 PM on Friday at the Newcomer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels.