Karen Jean Anderson Obituary
In loving memory of Karen Jean Anderson of Dayton, Iowa, who departed this world on November 15, 2024 at the age of 83. Karen Jean leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Jean Anderson to pay them a last tribute.
As Karen Jean departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Karen Jean. Though Karen Jean may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl "Ryal" Quist and Martha Helena Quist (Ekblad); and her husband Dean Anderson. She is survived by: her children, Daniel Nelson (Traci) of Boone, Susan Cooper (Craig) of Dayton and Daren Nelson of Ottumwa, Iowa; and her stepchildren, Gary Anderson (Jean) of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Cathy Nyren (Don) of Harcourt, Sue Travis of Dayton and Jody Anderson of Des Moines, Iowa. She is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
