Maryellen Anderson

Maryellen Anderson With profound sadness we announce the passing of Maryellen Anderson, age 72. She passed away peacefully on February 17, 2019 - with her husband Dennis by her side following a courageous 29-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Maryellen was born September 11th, 1946 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She was raised in Minneapolis, where she met and married her best friend and the love of her life, Dennis James Anderson, in June of 1965. She is the beloved mother of Donald Anderson (Linda) and Dennis Anderson; cherished grandmother of Elizabeth, Michael, Theodore, Victoria, Danielle and Dustin. Nothing brought her more sparkle and joy than spending time with her grandchildren. Maryellen’s infectious smile, warm personality, and great sense of humor endeared her to everyone that she met and created great friends everywhere. Maryellen had long and varied careers which began at Honeywell Aeronautics Division wherein she utilized her considerable math skills to contribute to the Lunar landing. She also worked as a cocktail waitress at Duff’s, the original Minneapolis sports bar. Maryellen moved on to the Ranch House/Gregory’s in Bloomington, MN, where she spent 20 years in various positions eventually retiring from the management staff. In 1985 Maryellen joined the original team at Canterbury Downs and worked as a par mutual teller in the President’s Box and the Clubhouse for over 10 years. Late in her career, Maryellen worked at United Health/Express Scripts where she led the training program for the client service representatives until the debilitating effects of Parkinson’s eventually forced her into retirement. Maryellen loved to travel and spent weeks on end enjoying the Hawaiian paradise with Dennis or jetting off to Las Vegas for a week of fun and relaxation. As travel became more difficult, Maryellen and Dennis eventually settled in Spring Hill, FL to enjoy the warmth of the weather and the great neighbors in their close-knit community. A celebration of Maryellen’s life will be held at the Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home, 7625 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 on Saturday, March 9th from 11am to 2pm with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers as an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation (www.michaeljfox.org

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Maryellen Anderson

September 11, 1946 - February 17, 2019

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Maryellen Anderson

September 11, 1946 - February 17, 2019

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