Mona Anderson
Monday, January 30, 2012 
Mary Ramona ("Mona") Anderson, age 70, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012, in Dallas, Texas in the loving presence of all her children and their families including her two grandchildren. Mona, the daughter of Edward L. and Juanita (Estlick) Anderson, was born September 8, 1941, in Austin, Minnesota. She attended Queen of Angels Grade School and graduated from Pacelli High School in 1958. Mona had three children, two sons and a daughter. Mona resided in Teheran, Iran; Amsterdam, Holland; Sacramento, California; and Dallas, Texas. In 1999, Mona returned to Austin, where she was employed by Hormel in the corporate office as an administrative assistant. She worked there until she retired in September, 2006. After her retirement, Mona moved back to Dallas to be near her children and grandchildren, but she greatly anticipated her four sisters' Annual Dallas Road Trip visit. Mona was happiest at family gatherings, especially if they included a lively game of cards. She appreciated a well written book. An excellent cook, Mona built and used an extensive collection of cookbooks over the years.
Mona is survived by her sons, Shahram Shahi, Dallas, TX; Shaz Anderson (Sherry), Plano, TX; daughter Tammy Minnis (Jeff Wing), Wylie, TX; one brother, Charles (Linda) Anderson of Austin, MN; four sisters, Diane Floridi, Eau Claire, WI; Linda Leopold, St. Louis Park, MN; Cindy (Brian) Wesley, Wells, MN; and Suzie (Jon) Brimacomb, Farmington, MN. Crystal Anderson, Plano, TX, and Sam Minnis, Wylie, TX, her two grandchildren, were very special to Mona. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Juanita Anderson, and her older brothers, Edward Jr and Richard. Mona was a dear sister, mother, and grandmother and will be missed by all of her family.
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When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
and whispered, "come to me."
You didn't deserve what you went through,
So He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best
And when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain
I could not wish you back
To suffer that again.
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