Obituary: Carolyn Anders

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM (Mountain).

Elm Springs Cemetery
Elm Springs, South Dakota

Interment

Elm Springs Cemetery
Elm Springs, South Dakota

Visitation

5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Rush Funeral Chapel
Wall, South Dakota

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In memory of

Carolyn Anders

of Wall, South Dakota, died on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Monument Health in Rapid City at the age of 87

Carolyn Cordes Anders was born in New Underwood, South Dakota on August 29th, 1934, to Milton and Hallie Funk Cordes. Carolyn grew up on a ranch near Elm Springs. Fond memories from this time included riding horses, sliding off the barn roof and attending Rally Days where Carolyn beat her sister Twila’s record in the 50-yard dash. Carolyn attended the Dalzell school until the 8th grade. She then attended Sturgis High School and graduated in 1952. Her favorite part of high school was playing the clarinet in the band. After high school Carolyn obtained her teaching certificate and taught at the Chafee school near Union Center. Then she and her sister, Belva, moved to Omaha, Nebraska where she worked for the telephone company.

On May 14, 1955, Carolyn married Marvin Anders in Lead, South Dakota. Marvin worked for Clark Construction, so they traveled throughout the state for the first few years of marriage. Then, they moved to the family ranch where Carolyn stayed busy as a working ranch wife helping Marvin. As the ranch thrived so did their family with the welcome arrival of their daughter Shirley followed by their son Rod. In addition to helping on the ranch, Carolyn worked at the Elm Springs school for the Meade County school district and the South Dakota tourism bureau in Wasta. Carolyn was also active in the Elm Springs community. She served on the election board, attended the Elm Springs church, and was a founding member of the community card club where court whist reigned. Carolyn was also a member of the South Dakota Cowbelles (eat beef!)

After Marvin’s sudden passing, Carolyn moved next door to her sister Twila in Wall, for her next chapter. She enjoyed social gatherings with family and friends, listening to music, traveling and competitive games of ten-point pitch.

Carolyn died on July 22 at the Rapid City Hospital with her children by her side. Our world is less bright with her passing. Carolyn’s unique perspectives, colorful commentary and humor will be missed by all.

She is survived by her daughter Shirley and husband Casey Trask, son Rod and wife Kelly, grandchildren Baxter Anders and wife Skyler, Courtney Ireland and husband David, Chance Trask, Dunbar Anders, Jonnie Jo Anders, Taken Anders and seven great grandchildren: Merit, Henry, Navy, Salem, Hannah, Story, and Dutch. She is also survived by siblings: Twila Trask, Belva Reilly, Kay Abbott (Bill), Kirk Cordes, Sam Cordes (Trish), sister-in-law Jo Strong, brother-in-law Wilbur Bachand; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Marvin; parents; sister Jeanne Bachand; four brothers-in-law Buck Kling, Milton Trask, Ken Reilly, and Floyd Strong; and a sister-in-law Kathy Cordes.

Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, at the Elm Springs Cemetery, with Pastor Harold Delbridge officiating.

A luncheon will follow at the Elm Springs Hall.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Elm Springs Church and the Elm Springs Hall.

VISITATION
5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Rush Funeral Chapel
Wall, South Dakota

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 - 11:00 a.m.
Elm Springs Cemetery
Elm Springs, South Dakota

OFFICIATING
Pastor Harold Delbridge

MUSIC
Pam Livermont - "You Are My Sunshine"
Paige Cordes - "Blue Eyes Crying in The Rain"

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All of Carolyn’s Grandchildren:
Chance Trask - Courtney Ireland - Baxter Anders
Dunbar Anders - Jonnie Jo Anders - Taken Anders

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Shirley, Casey and family....I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I hadn't heard until I pulled up Rush' site today. Sending prayers of comfort to you and yours! ~ Sue Peters Wall (8/1/2022)
Rod and family so sorry to hear about your Mom, please know your in my thoughts and prayers!! ~ Bonnie Griffin (Knecht) New Underwood (7/27/2022)
Our condolences to the Anders Family. Our parents are the patriarchs of the family nucleus. May you cherish the love, devotion, and memories of Carolynn. ~ Ted & Kathy Thompson Whitewood, SD (7/27/2022)
South Dakota ~ JO ANN HYNES RAPID CITY (7/27/2022)
Our deepest sympathy to you, Shirley & family and Rod & family over losing your mom. She was a special lady and friend and always had a kind word to say about anyone. We will miss her deeply and God has a plan for all of us. Our prayers to you all. ~ Gene & Alma Crosbie New Underwood, SD (7/26/2022)
Our sympathies are with your family in the passing of Carolyn. ~ Gene & Marsha Pluth Rapid City, SD (7/25/2022)
Rod & Shirley, so sorry to hear about your mom, it is always so hard to lose a loved one. Carolyn was a big part of education at Elm Springs, from the time her brother Sam taught me ending when she was an aid for Amy and Beth. I know one time Amy said "When I grow up, I hope I can be just like Carolyn" what a thing for a grade schooler to say!! ~ Philip & Mary Kay Wilson Elm Springs (7/25/2022)
We are sorry to hear of your Mother's passing Shirley. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We enjoyed visiting with Carolyn. ~ Oliver & Gayle Carson Kadoka,SD (7/24/2022)
Shirley, you have my condolences on the passing of your mother. ~ Kathy Simpfenderfer Wall (7/24/2022)
So sorry to hear of you loss, prayers for all. ~ Terry Saunders North Port, Florida (7/24/2022)
Shirley and family, so sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Buster & Nancy Peterson Kadoka (7/24/2022)