Malva Marie Anderson

Malva was born on March 31, 1930, in Yankton, South Dakota, during the Great Depression, to her parents, Ray and Amelia Bruder. The family moved west to Livingston, Montana and eventually to Washington state. The family settled in the White Center just outside Seattle. There, she lived with her brother and two sisters in a modest two-bedroom home that was warm and full of laughter. Malva graduated from Holy Rosary School in 1948

As a child, Malva traveled by sleigh-drawn wagon through snowy Nebraska nights to attend midnight Mass near Crofton, huddled under blankets and stars, memories that stayed with her forever and shaped her love for tradition and quiet beauty.

Malva married Emil Anderson in 1950, and the couple raised their boys, Eric and Gary, in Des Moines. After Emil’s passing in 1964, Malva raised her sons while working in banking, at Weyerhaeuser and in personnel at Boeing where she eventually retired. Malva was extremely proud to see both of her sons excel athletically, to graduate from Washington State University, to have successful marriages and to raise strong families.

At the age of 63, Malva found love again when she reunited with Stan Logg, whom she had known in high school. Once a handsome young man who took her and her friends skiing before leaving for military service, Stan returned to her life after both had lost their spouses. Their reunion blossomed into deep companionship and marriage in 1997, a beautiful reminder that love can find us again at any age. Stan passed away in 2016 after 20 wonderful years of marriage.

Over the years, Malva became the proud grandmother of eleven and great-grandmother of fifteen. She believed each of them was absolutely perfect, and she made sure they knew it. To her grandchildren, she was Gran, ever-present, supportive, hosting sleepovers, teaching a game, cheering at athletic events and attending school functions.

Later in life, Malva moved to Silverdale, Washington, where she lived in a senior community that quickly became her home. There she enjoyed regular card games, a private dinner club, and serving as a member of the welcoming committee, always eager to make others feel included. A devoted Catholic, Malva never lost her love for thoughtful conversation—especially about politics—and could often be found drifting off to sleep with talk radio playing softly beside her.

A collector of treasures, Malva delighted in beanie babies, baseball cards, starting lineups, snow babies, and—most of all—her beloved Department 56 village. Yet her greatest joy was not the collectibles themselves, but the wide-eyed wonder of children gazing at them, discovering magic through her eyes.

Malva is survived by her sons Eric and Gary Anderson, seven grandsons, Gavin, Aaron, Matthew, Kyle, Tyler, Zach and William, and Stan’s granddaughters Erin, Becky, and Sarah plus fifteen great-grandchildren, along with her brother, Wayne Bruder.

Malva’s life was one of quiet strength, enduring love, and gentle joy. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Please join Malva’s family and friends in celebration of her life on January 2, 2026 for an eleven o’clock service at St John the Baptist Church in Kent, Wa. Followed by a two o’clock grave site vigil at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. See below for full location details.

St John the Baptist Church

25810 156th Ave SE

Covington, WA 98042

2536300701

Service at 11:00am

Tahoma National Cemetery

18600 SE 240th St

Kent, WA 98042

425-413-9614

Grave site 2 pm arrive 1:30 pm