Marilyn Coral Curtis Anderson passed away on July 19, 2021 surrounded by her sons in Dallas, Texas.
Marily was born in Blair, Nebraska on September 24, 1933 to Albert George & Mabel Katherine (Larson) Curtis. She moved to Bertrand, Nebraska and later attended high school in Brady, Nebraska. Upon graduating in 1951, she took a job in Omaha, Nebraska working for Mutual of Omaha and modeling in her spare time.
On January 2, 1954, in Brady, Nebraska, Marilyn married the love of her life, Charles (Chuck) Leo Anderson. In June of that same year, she joined Chuck in the Philippines where he was serving in the U.S. Navy. After spending 2 years abroad, they returned to North Platte where Chuck began working alongside his father at the Anheuser-Busch distributorship. Marilyn took a job at Nielsen Chevrolet and later joined Ed Johanson working for his insurance and real estate business until the birth of their sons. After the boys started school, she joined Chuck in the family business until their retirement.
Marilyn was a member of the First Lutheran Church in North Platte; she thoroughly enjoyed many years of pinochle, gardening, walking her dog, reading and was joyfully devoted to her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her two sons, Charles A. (Kimberly) Anderson of Dallas, Texas and Richard E. (Tamara) Anderson of Austin, Texas; five grandchildren and their spouses, Bailey & Paul Schaufele, Ashley & Daniel Pond all of Dallas, Texas, Lindsey & Chris Alfano, Olivia & Earl Henderson, and Charlie Anderson all of Austin, Texas; 6 great-grandchildren Molly, Charlie & Emma Schaufele, Hannah Pond, and Wyndsor & Ellis Alfano; siblings Judie (Curtis) Mutzebaugh, Richard Curtis, Harold Curtis, and John Curtis.
Her family takes great comfort in knowing that she knew her Savior and is resting in His arms in heaven. "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father, but by Me." John 14:6.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the Arthritis Foundation in Marilyn's name.
Online condolences may be made at adamsswanson.com.
The Anderson Family would like to extend thanks to their cousin, Kathy Bargell, and Marilyn's dear friend, Bea Arent, who tenderly helped care for her during her last years in North Platte; and to the caregivers at The Preston, most importantly Abby Kitano, who stood by Marilyn's side and offered her unending comfort and lovingly cared for her throughout her illness while in Dallas, Texas.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 2, 2012 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Platte, Nebraska with Rev. Patrick Sipes officiating. Burial will be at the North Platte Cemetery with a reception lunch held in the church following the interment.
Adams & Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.