Carroll was born on July 24, 1934 in Melfort, SK to James Barr and Carolyn
Elizabeth Aitken. She was the second youngest of six children, raised in a humble
country home, not more than a mile from where she lived the rest of her life.
Mom attended Carrot River County School, making treasured friendships that last
until this day, participating in track and field…a fierce competitor we hear, and
excelling in her academic work with much dedication and many coal oil lantern
evenings of study.
Mom met dad at a young age, and it was love at first sight and forevermore. She
married Victor Anderson on her 17th birthday, July 24, 1951 at the Bagley Baptist
church followed by a ‘homemade’ reception on the homestead yard where she
grew up. How proud she was to tell of scrubbing out the trees and preparing food
for their special day. Their marriage was blessed with four children, Keith, Trevor,
Lana, and Clinton. We are forevermore blessed to have had such incredible parents.
Mom took such comfort and pride in being a homemaker, wife, mom, grandma
and great-grandma. She loved life on the farm with dad and raising us kids. Her
faith carried her through each day, and her heart was dedicated to both the Bagley
Baptist and CRV Lutheran country churches.
Mom enjoyed many travels near and far, with dad, with family, with so many dear
friends. Mostly she loved ‘Home Sweet Home’. Family and friendships, hospitality
for others, the welcome hugs, her acceptance of all, and her genuine interest in each
of us are remembered dearly. Always full of love in her own special God-given way.
Mom was always creating with her skilled hands. She loved quilting, sewing,
crafting, gardening, growing flowers, yard work, embroidering, crocheting, and
had recently started painting. Always eager to learn new things, and to help and
share what she knew with others.
Our faithful, kind, gentle, and loving Carroll has left this earthly home to be with
her endearing husband Victor, her first born son Keith, her parents James and
Carolyn, her five siblings Eleanor (Clarence), Norma (Stafford), Donald (Lorraine),
Margaret (Harold), and Beatrice, sister-in-law Astrid (Verner), brother-in-law
Lawrence (Rita), and many precious relatives and friends.
Left to cherish her memory are Keith’s children Lisa(Brian) Espenshade – Kaden,
Ethan, Bennett/ Jennifer Bracken (Jason Samletzki) – Tayla, Emma, Anthony,
Joselyn/ Ryan (Ashley) – Jack, Zoe; Trevor (Penny) James (Annika)-Joshua, Brynn,
Luke/ Lindsay (Frank)/ Nicholas (Amanda)-Owen, Eva, Adelaide/Jana (Jeff)
Catte – Dillon, Olivia, Laelah, Harper; Lana (Dylan) Roberts, Chelsey (Corey),
Matthew (Christine), Cassidy (Eric) ; Clinton (Laurie), Cameron (Kristy)-Daxton/
Brittany (Teagan), as well as brother-in-law Ken…and so many beloved nieces and
nephews, cousins, and friends far and wide.
Peace and Joy to you from us all, forever in our hearts
Memorial contributions in memory of Carroll may be directed to Stars 1441 Aviation Park NE Box 570, Calgary,AB T2E 8M7, CRV Lutheran Church Box 1181 Melfort, SK S0E 1A0 and /or Bagley Baptist Mission Circle Box 611, Melfort, SK S0E 1A0.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Carroll
Anderson 1934 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Melfort, Province: Saskatchewan