Anna Alice Anderson, passed away peacefully February 12, 2022 in Bossier City, LA., with family at her side. She was the devoted wife of USAF Col. George R. Anderson, and no-nonsense mom of three good men.
Alice was born near Lidgerwood, North Dakota on December 31, 1919. So she lived all of 102 years. She gave it all she had and did it her way, sassy to the end--all five feet, one inch of her.
Alice was the last survivor of the children born to Norwegian immigrants, Olaf and Anna Eliason Fylling. She was number seven among siblings which included seven sisters: Egna Anderson, Clarissa Berget, Ruth Tozer, Olga Podschweit, Johanna Evjen, Emma Iverson, and Lillian Richardson; and three brothers: Knute, Albert and Edward Fylling.
During the Rosie the Riveter years, she worked placing radio headsets into USAAF aviator flight caps. Such was an item vital to George, who was flying his way through the war.
Alice married George Anderson in April 1943 near the beginning of his Air Force career and stood strong with him through three wars and many changes of address, all over the States and Okinawa. After George retired, and several years in Oklahoma, they moved to an acreage near Lufkin, TX, where they built a house together. Al could swing a mean hammer. They enjoyed country life and a variety of animals. For years they frequently hit the road in a motorhome to visit family and friends.
After 20 years in Texas, they moved back to Bossier City, LA. The last of their 71 years together were marked by George's dementia, and as ever Alice gave everything she had to his care and protection.
George and Al never tired of golf. Her hole-in-one at age 80 was a highlight. She greatly enjoyed staying active--hard work, bowling, round dancing, walking. Not that long ago we had to pick up the pace when she took off with her walker.
Cancer visited Alice twice, but she won both rounds, forfeiting a kidney, but not staying down for long and never looking back.
Alice was a gracious hostess and her door was always open. Her kitchen was her realm and her oven stayed busy. There was always a good meal to share, always cooked with love.
Al lived life with courage and faith and great generosity. She was known to stand her ground and never back down. Only in those last few weeks did she give in to what life handed her.
Ma was very proud of her family and all their accomplishments. Left behind are three sons and their wives: Ken & Pam, Dave & Martha, and Rob & Rhonda; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the staff at The Blake at Bossier City for the care, respect and obvious love they gave Ma the last couple of years. Thanks also to Amedisys Hospice.
Alice was cremated and interred with George at Hill Crest Memorial Park, Haughton, Louisiana.
