Viola Anderson

Stoughton- Viola Anderson, age 93, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation following a lengthy illness. Viola Geneva Olson was born on April 4, 1921 at home on the family farm near Blanchardville, the youngest of three children, to Melvin and Carrie (Moen) Olson. Viola attended the Biggs grade school. She married Arvin C. Anderson on March 24, 1942 at the Adams Lutheran Church where she was also baptized and confirmed. After Arvin returned from serving overseas during WWII, they decided to move to the Stoughton area to farm and start a family. Viola also worked at Tibbie's Restaurant in Indianford. She later worked 18 years at the Nygaard Nursing Home in Stoughton as a nurse's aide. Viola was very devoted to her family and was the caregiver to many, especially her mother and husband in their later years. She also helped her sister raise 12 children. Viola enjoyed many trips including a trip to Norway with her daughter. She was a member of the Weekenders Club in Stoughton and enjoyed shopping, family gatherings, spending time with close friends and her various canine companions. Faith was always important to Viola and she regularly worshiped at Covenant Lutheran Church and later at Skaalen Chapel. Viola had a gentle heart of gold and was loved and cherished by all who knew her. She is lovingly survived by her son, Allen (Julie) Anderson; daughter, Karen (Herman) Lien; grandson, Steven Anderson; longtime family friend, Harlan Mydland; her beloved dog Rollo; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Carl J. Olson; and sister, Stella (Morris) Hendrickson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton, with Rev. Mark Petersen officiating. Burial will follow in Lutheran Cemetery South. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon in the church fellowship hall immediately following the burial. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of services Tuesday at church. The family wishes to thank Harlan Mydland for all he did for Viola over the years and for adopting Rollo. Thank you to the wonderful staff of Skaalen Home, Stoughton Hospital, Care WI, and Agrace HospiceCare for their care and support. Please share your memories at: www.CressFuneralService.com.

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