Bonnie Jean Stewart Anderson

Bonnie Jean Stewart Anderson, 84, of Cedar Rapids, died at St. Luke’s Hospital, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, after a short illness. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories by the Rev. Jay Miller of Knox Presbyterian Church. Friends may call after 9 a.m. until time of service.

Survivors include her children, Barbara (Dan) Olmstead of Center Point and Alan (Kim) Anderson of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Jennifer (Brad) Brecke and Jason (Carrie) Olmstead, Matthew (Carrie) Olmstead and Michelle Olmstead, Kelsey (James) Juett and Riley Anderson; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, David Stewart of Marion; sister, Ann (Vern) Bagley of Cedar Rapids; and many special friends, including the Mexican Train Ladies and her condo group.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl; and son, Carl Jr.

Bonnie was born Nov. 1, 1928, to Glen and Alice Stewart. She married Carl H. Anderson on Oct. 17, 1948. Bonnie retired from AT&T after 30 years. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and Knox Presbyterian Church. She loved quilting and doing puzzles. Her greatest love was for her family.

Memorials may be directed to Knox Presbyterian Church.

Online condolences may be sent to www.cedarmemorial.com.

Published in The Gazette Nov. 21, 2012.