Virginia Anderson

Virginia L. Anderson, 89, passed away July 12, 2015, at Meadows Manor East. She was born in Tacoma, Wash., in 1926 to Richard and Anna Marie Peters. Virginia was one of the original “Rosie the Riveters” during World War II.

It was also during the war that she met her husband of 40 years, Job W. Anderson, who was serving in the U.S. Navy in Washington (state) and California. After the war, Virginia and Job returned to his hometown of Terre Haute.

Virginia was known for her generous nature and her great athleticism. She bowled with the Terre Haute Women’s Bowling League for many years, serving in a variety of offices while maintaining a 165 average. Although she took up the sport late in life, Virginia excelled in golf, playing with the Indiana Senior Women’s Golf Association. She made two holes-in-one, which she remembered with great pride.

Virginia is survived by her son, Richard; grandchildren, Angela, Rick, (Crystal), Amber, and Ashley (Fernando); one great-grandchild, Renna; two brothers, Rocky and Dick; one sister, Anna Mae; and various nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a sister, Margaret; and brother, Don.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, in her memory. Arrangements are under the direction of DeBaun Springhill Chapel. Online condolences can be left at:

www.debaunfuneralhomes.com.