Melvin Anderson July 12, 1922 ~ May 8, 2013 Melvin C. Anderson of Cottonwood, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, at the age of 90 years, 9 months and 25 days as the result of injuries he suffered while burning ditches on his farm. Melvin was born to Carl and Minnie (Brenden) Anderson on July 12, 1922. He married Erma Olson on February 4, 1961. He spent his entire life on the same farm. Melvin loved to fish, hunt, golf and play cards. He was very involved in and supportive of local community activities. He was inquisitive, quiet, full of common sense and truly knew what was important in life. He lived simply and was content with himself, his life style and his many friends. He was loved by many. Melvin was preceded in death by his wife, Erma; brothers, Harold and Arvid Anderson; sister, Bernice Sanders; and niece, JoAnn Sanders. He is survived by brother-in-law, Larry Sanders and eight nieces and nephews. Blessed be his memory. In Loving Memory of Melvin Anderson Visitation Thursday, May 16, 2013, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. St. Lucas Lutheran Church, Normania Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Memorial Service Thursday, May 16, 2013 ~ 10:30 a.m. St. Lucas Lutheran Church, Normania Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Clergy Officiating, Pastor David Wall Scripture Readings John 14 Psalm 23 Organist, Connie Pehrson Congregational Hymns "Beautiful Savior" "Softly and Tenderly, Jesus is Calling" "How Great Thou Art!" Final Resting Place St. Lucas Lutheran Cemetery, Normania Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota