Vera Viola (Goree) Anderson |
| Posted 2024-12-29 by mhenderson |
| Published by Today's News Herald from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2024 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Vera Viola (Vi) (Goree) Anderson passed away at age 97 on December 12, 2024, in Lake Havasu City, AZ. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Vi was born on January 16, 1927, in Tucson, AZ to parents Lilbourn and Bertha Goree. She was the second of three children, with older sister Dorothy and younger brother Lilbourn (Sonny). She attended Bell High School in Bell, CA and graduated in 1944. On February 17, 1945, Vi married Wendell (Fuzzy) Anderson in Maywood, CA. They settled in Norwalk, CA and had two sons, Lee and Richard. Vi and Fuzzy were married for nearly 66 years until Fuzzy's death in 2011. Vi first worked for Firestone Rubber, a job she began during World War II. She later worked for ABC Unified School District as a school bus driver until she retired in July of 1984. She was an athlete and traveled around the country for volleyball tournaments as part of the Amateur Athletic Union. In 1992, Vi and Fuzzy moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ. Vi remained active after retirement, waterskiing with her granddaughters and participating in a local bowling league. She was foremost a talented artist. Her China painting won awards at local competitions and her Southwestern-inspired ceramics line the homes of numerous family members and friends. Vi and Fuzzy were active members of the Relics & Rods car club, where they met several lifelong friends. Vi also valued hosting card games with friends. Vi is survived by her son Lee and his wife Margie Anderson, son Richard and his wife Irene Anderson, grandchildren Jenny Anderson, Jody Anderson, Kayla Markson, and Alisa Lanphar, and brother Sonny Goree. She is predeceased by her sister Dorothy Seufferlein and her husband Fuzzy Anderson. Details regarding a Celebration of Life will be provided at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lake Havasu Senior Center and/or Hospice of Havasu. |
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