Gloria was born December 6, 1923, in Richland County, North Dakota to Hjalmer and Agnes (nee Brandon) Jacobson. She graduated from Wahpeton High School in North Dakota in 1942 and attended North Dakota State College of Science. She worked in the offices of the Public Health Nurse and the Juvenile Commissioner for 20 years. She enjoyed crafts, scrapbooking, baking, flowers, and corresponding with many friends and relatives.
Gloria was united in marriage to Harry Anderson on August 26, 1955. They lived in Wahpeton until 1970 and then moved to Phoenix, Arizona. Gloria made her choice to serve the Lord in her teens and kept true to her promise until the end.
Gloria is survived by her daughter, Mary Desch (Ken) of Phoenix, Arizona, several nieces, and nephews, as well as, great-nieces and great-nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Anderson, sisters: Virginia Peterson and Donna Anderson, an infant brother, and her parents.
A visitation for Gloria will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 12:00 PM at West Resthaven Funeral Home (6450 W. Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301) followed by a funeral service with burial at 1:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.westresthavenfuneralhome.com for the Anderson family.
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