Sharon Lee Anderson

Sharon Lee Metcalf Anderson, age 81, passed into the arms of Jesus on May 1, 2024 in St. Louis Park MN. Sherry was born on February 27th, 1943, to Eileen and Gordon Metcalf in Escanaba MI. She spent her young life in Raddison WI with her mother and family. When her father returned from WWII, they relocated to the Minneapolis MN area. Sherry's father worked as an electrician, and they moved to a home in Minnetonka, MN where Sherry grew up and went to school. Sherry graduated from Minnetonka High School class of 1961. She entered X-Ray training at Methodist Hospital where she met David Anderson. They had two dates. On their 3rd date, November 3rd, 1961 they were engaged. They were married on June 23rd 1962. Sherry and Dave had two daughters, Chris and Sarah. Sherry loved her family. She loved her dogs. She loved books and had an artist's soul. She did perfect cross stitching' She made blankets that always felt like a warm hug. She made baskets, ceramics and later in life she made beautifully beaded bracelets. She poured love into everything she made and gave her creations to friends and family. She loved music. She taught herself guitar and had many sing a longs with her grandchildren. She sent lots and lots of cards. Sherry gave freely of her time. She worked with Stephen's ministry, volunteered at Oak Terrace Nursing home, Loaves and Fishes and served many Thanksgiving Dinners to people in need. She touched many lives in beautiful ways. Sherry worked at Center Drug in Hopkins, MN. She worked at B Dalton Booksellers in Eden Prairie Center. She went on to work at the B Dalton Corporate headquarters in Bloomington MN. The company was purchased by Barnes and Nobel. Sherry and a handful of coworkers continued to office in Minnesota. Sherry traveled to New York to work with her counterparts there. She loved traveling for work. She made great friends and had many adventures. In retirement Sherry and Dave traveled and then settled in Eden Prairie. They had a routine that led them daily to the Original Pancake House where they made many blessed friends. Our family will always be thankful for all the caring people God placed in their path. Sherry and Dave had a rich and love filled life together. Sherry is preceded in death by her mother, Eileen Metcalf; and her father, Charles Metcalf. She is survived by her husband, David Anderson; daughters, Christine Riddle and Sarah Jacobson; grandchildren, Hannah, Joshua and Devon Riddle and Rachel and Tyler Jacobson; sisters, Marilyn (David) Perkins and Pamela (Michael) Woodard; nieces and nephews, Molly and Matthew Woodard, Michelle, Kevin and Kimberly Erickson. Sherry is also preceded by her much-loved grandparents, and aunts and uncles. We rejoice in your heavenly life, and we miss you deeply. Your love, compassion, wisdom and strength are the hallmarks of your great legacy. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 31st at 3 PM at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 13600 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.

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Sharon Lee Anderson

February 27, 1943 - May 1, 2024

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Sharon Lee Anderson

February 27, 1943 - May 1, 2024

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