ANDERSON, Gladys

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ March 27, 2008 Gladys Anderson, 94, of Lakeside died Monday, March 24, 2008, at the Carriage House in Snowflake. She was born July 7, 1913, in Watertown, S.D., the daughter of John and Gina (Rislov) Stadheim. Mrs. Anderson was raised and attended school in Watertown, graduating from Watertown High School in 1930. She attended Madison State College. She married Robert Anderson July 16, 1935, in Florence, S.D. They went to California in 1939 and operated a grocery store in Los Angeles for 10 years. She later worked for several supermarket chains. She came to Lakeside in 1980. She enjoyed sewing, needlework, fishing, cooking and gardening. She was of the Lutheran faith. Survivors include her husband, Robert; two daughters, Janice (Byron) Armstrong of Lakeside and Linda Ochoa of Pomona, Calif.; sister Randi Stradheim of Oceanside, Calif.; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Vickie Roberts; sister Fern Bergan; and brothers, Glenn and Aelnor Stadheim. Services are planned for a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Black's Mortuary in Show Low. Sign an online guest book or offer condolences at www.blacksmortuary.com