Emma Katherine ("Blondie") Anderson. It is with sadness and cherished memories that the family of Emma Katherine "Blondie" Anderson announce her peaceful passing at Aspen Bluffs Villa on July 24, 2017. Born at Theodore to Chris and Annie Hansen on August 26, 1917, she was one month short of her 100th birthday. She was predeceased by her husband, Sam, the love of her life and "best of all" dancing partner, her brother, Fred, sister, Dorothy and infant granddaughter, Carmen. She lived her whole life with a focus on her family and friends. Emma will be so missed by daughter, Madge (Rod Biddell) and their children, Ian (Heather), Michelle and Erin and son, Clark (Delores) and their children, Lindsay (Trent Ferguson) and Wes (Susi). She also leaves behind in love ten great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Betty Schmidt and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Emma was involved with the Theodore United Church from a young age, starting with Sunday School, CGIT and Youth Group, on to singing in the choir and directing it for several years. She sang in the choir until about age 93, still with a strong voice and an ear for harmony. Emma was an avid gardener and always enjoyed her beautiful flowers. She absolutely loved babies and we heard the phrase many times "Oh, isn't he or she so cute!". She was a member of the Creekside Woman's Institute for most of its years. Well known as "Blondie", she was an active participant in the Beaverdale, Creekside and Theodore communities. She eventually took art lessons and began to enjoy painting. That became a true hobby and in her later years she decided to teach oil painting classes, first at the Station and then at the Manor. Emma and Sam were married in October, 1941 and stayed on the farm until 1976, when they moved to Theodore and their new home. There they became involved in town activities and continued their enjoyment of curling, getting together with neighbours and especially dancing whenever the opportunity presented itself. Emma was a happy soul. After Sam's passing, she stayed in the house until, in her usual practical and proactive way, she made the decision to downsize and move to Â鶹ÊÓƵview Manor in Theodore. She lived there contentedly until finally needing the services of Aspen Bluffs Villa in Yorkton at age 95. She left us with a lasting legacy of values: community service, hard work, resilience, generosity and most of all, commitment to family and pride in their accomplishments. Mom was well loved by the staff at Aspen Bluffs and we wholeheartedly thank the staff there for their compassionate care and extra TLC these past four years. A Memorial Service to Celebrate Emma's life will be held at a later date. Friends so wishing may make donations in Emma's memory to the charity of their choice. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
