Lois B. Anderson, 89, formerly of the Brighton, IA, area, died Friday, August 30, 2024 at her daughter’s residence in rural Mt. Pleasant, IA. 
Mrs. Anderson, the former Lois Beatrice Dorwald, was born June 13,1935 in Middleport, New York. She was the daughter of G. Rollin and Mary Ellen (Greeley) Dorwald. She graduated from Middleport High School. During her teenage years, Lois worked on her father’s truck farm to earn money to go to college. Lois then earned her B.S. degree in education from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. It was there that she met her husband who was attending the University to obtain his M.Div. degree. On June 22, 1957 at Johnson’s Creek Baptist Church, Lois was united in marriage to Clarence L. Anderson. The couple shared 58 years of marriage before Clarence’s passing in October of 2015.
After college, Lois taught school for a short period of time. Lois was a Nurse’s Aide at the Washington Care Center, the Henry County Health Center and the Parkview Home in Fairfield.
Lois attended the Independent Bible Church of Wayland. Lois always raised a large garden and was very prolific when it came to canning the harvest. When time permitted, Lois loved to do needlework and assorted crafts.
Those thankful for sharing in Lois’s life include her children – Dan (Brenda) Anderson and Leah (Wayne) Woline, all of Mt. Pleasant, James Joel Anderson of Brighton, IA and Jon (Michelle) Anderson of Lyman, SC; 6 grandchildren – Brandon (Renae) Jones, Ryan (Christina) Woline, Brandon (Josh DeWeese) Woline, Chad Anderson, Jared (Susan ) Anderson and Emily (Willy) Matta; and 7 great grandchildren – Jaxton, Oliver & Scarlett Jones, Paige & Evan Woline and Asa & Lucy Anderson; a sister-in-law, Pat Dorwald of Victorville, CA and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, a brother – Richard Dorwald and several brothers and sisters-in-law on her husband’s side precede Lois in death.
A memorial funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, September 7 at the Independent Bible Church in Wayland. Pastor Ben Linville will officiate. Burial will be in the Oakland Mills Cemetery, rural Mt. Pleasant. Friends may call after 12 Noon on Friday, September 6 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant. The family will be present to receive friends from 6-8 PM.
Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Every Step Hospice or the Independent Bible Church.
Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.