Marjorie Opal Anderson passed away on January 2, 2025. She was born December 25, 1940, to Cecil and Vivian Walker of Moose Jaw.
Marj was raised in Moose Jaw and married John Anderson right out of high school. The couple adopted their only child in 1973. Marj and John separated in 1981 and Marj developed a relationship with Dennis (Tim) Neff.
Marj enjoyed bowling, dancing, reading, camping, needlepoint and was a proficient homemaker. Later in life, she put her administrative talents to work at Moose Jaw Ford and Bader Law Firm as a receptionist.
Marj spent the past 10 years of her life with cognitive decline as she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. She passed away at Providence Place while under excellent care.
Marj was pre-deceased by her parents, Cecil and Vivian Walker; brother Norman Walker; husband, John Anderson (separated 1981) and great granddaughter Hannah Lynne Anderson.
Marj is survived by her best friend and sister Phyllis Carnduff (niece Vickie, nephew Dean); sister-in-law Adi Walker (nephew’s Mark and Chris); son Bill Anderson (Rhea Lynne); grandchildren Elizabeth, Thomas (Jessica), Liam (Madison), Maclaire; great grandchildren Lochlan, Karter; Huck and Leny; special friend Tim Neff and his family, Noreen (Steve), Wanda, Tammy, Kelly (Collette); grandchildren Kyle, Tara (Chance), Josh. Special mention to Tammy as she was Marj’s goddaughter, Tara who had a special place in Marj’s heart, and good friend Judy Davis.
A memorial tea will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 1:30 at W. J. Jones & Son Reception Centre, 474 Hochelaga St W. Marj was laid to rest next to her parents at Rosedale Cemetery in a private ceremony.
For those so wishing memorial donations may be the Alzheimer Society, 2550 12th Avenue, Regina Saskatchewan S4P 3X1.
In living memory of Marjorie, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: (Obituaries). Dayna Chamberlain- Funeral Director
