Ruth Anderson

TORRINGTON, WY…..A memorial service for RUTH E. (NICHOLS) ANDERSON, 96, will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 10am at First Wyoming United Presbyterian Church in Torrington, Wyoming with Reverend Steven Seng officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorials can be made to South Goshen Presbyterian Church, 200 east 3rd Street, Yoder, WY 82244, First Wyoming United Presbyterian Church, 2972 Main Street, Torrington, WY 82240, or organization of the donor’s choice. Ruth passed away May 26, 2010 at Mitchell Care Center in Mitchell, Nebraska after a short illness. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com. She was born October 1, 1913 to Clark and Etta (Baxter) Nichols in Minatare, Nebraska. She graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1930. Following teacher training at Chadron State College, she taught in rural Scotts Bluff County schools. In 1934, she married Everett Anderson in Henry, NE, and joined him in nearly 40 years of farming north of Huntley. Upon retirement from active farming, they made their home in Torrington. Besides their livestock and farm crops, Ruth and Everett raised four daughters. Ruth’s dedicated nurture in their home, as a 4-H leader, and exemplary Christian witness brought them all through education in the Huntley schools and the University of Wyoming. She actively supported her daughter’s school activities, music lessons, band practices, and 4-H events. Ruth was a member of the South Goshen Presbyterian Church, becoming a member of First Wyoming United Presbyterian Church after she moved to Torrington. Along with being a long time 4-H leader, she was also an active member of PEO Chapter M, member and volunteer of the local hospital auxiliary, Presbyterian Women, Church Women United, and the Wyoming Historical Society. She was known to friends and strangers for her generosity as she shared the products of her skillful sewing, knitting, and culinary activities. In her retirement, she and Everett enjoyed many winters in Mexico, International travel with Elderhostelgroups, as well as visits to family and friends around the country, that were highlights of her later years. She is survived by a sister, Marilla Smith of Pahrump, NV, brother Clark Nichols of San Marcos, TX, daughters Joan Anderson of Torrington, WY, Judie (Bill) Semple of Gillette, WY, Margaret (Kermit) Brown of Laramie, WY, and Susan (Don) Jacobson of Casper, WY, grandchildren Elizabeth (Justin) Victor of Tulsa, OK, Lindsay (Debora) Semple of Gillette, WY, Erik Jacobson of Bend, OR, and Erin Jacobson of Eugene, OR, two great-granddaughters, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, and brothers Willis O and John B Nichols.

Ruth Anderson

October 1, 1913 - May 26, 2010