Myrtle Ruth Anderson's Obituary
yrtle Ruth Anderson, daughter of Joseph L. and Nola Roberts Gann, was born May 22, 1918, near Palace, Missouri. She departed this life Saturday, March 29, 2008, in Christian Health Care North, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-nine years, ten months, and seven days. On October 10, 1939, she was united in marriage to William Edward Starnes, and to this union one daughter was born. Mr. Starnes passed away on December 28, 1947. On May 18, 1962, she married Roscoe P. Anderson, and together they shared thirty-one years before his passing on January 6, 1993. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, William Gann; and a sister, Iva Hildebrand. Myrtle is survived by a daughter, Phyllis Long, and her husband, Richard, of Lebanon, Missouri; a granddaughter, Kathy Maureen Metzer, and her husband, Steve, of Duncan, Oklahoma; a great-granddaughter, Jessica Rae Metzer and a great-grandson, Matthew Gann Metzer, both of Duncan, Oklahoma; a step-daughter, Veda Zeigenbein, and her husband, Lloyd, of Richland, Missouri; a step-son, Gary Anderson, and his wife, Linda, of St. James, Missouri; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edna Kelsey and Flo Myers, both of Lebanon, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. She was born and raised in the Palace community. After she and William were married, they made their home in the Sunnyview area, near Lebanon. Throughout the years, she was a devoted homemaker to her husband and lovingly raised her daughter. She eventually made her home in Lebanon where she liked taking care of her home. For the last few years, she made her home in Christian Health Care North where the staff and residents were like her extended family and dear friends. Myrtle made her profession of faith in Christ and was baptized early in her life and attended the Sunnyview Free Will Baptist Church. In her spare time she enjoyed quilting, spending time with her family, and caring for her beloved cats. She also used to enjoy fishing with her husband, William. Myrtle was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and will cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008, in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon, Missouri. Return to top
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