Molly Anna Anderson

Molly Anna Anderson obituary, Stayton, OR

Molly Anna Anderson

Molly Anderson Obituary

Visit the Weddle Funeral Service - Stayton website to view the full obituary.

Molly Anna Anderson was born on April 12th, 1942, in Cave Junction, Oregon, to mother, Lela Irene Heath, and father, Benjamin Franklin George. Molly moved to New Meadows, Idaho, and met the love of her life, Larry “Bruce” Anderson. They were married on June 24th, 1957. They had 2 daughters, Diana and Kandi. 

After living in New Meadows for several years, they moved to McCall, Idaho. Molly and Bruce lived in McCall until their daughters graduated high school. They spent the seasons fishing, hunting, camping, skiing, swimming, riding motorcycles, mushroom picking, and enjoying life to the fullest. Molly and Bruce moved to Silverton, Oregon and then to Weiser, Idaho. They both retired from the phone company and became underground cable inspectors in the back countries of Oregon and Idaho. They loved spending time in the outdoors. 

After Bruce passed away, Molly moved back to Silverton to be close to her daughters. Molly’s youngest daughter, Kandi, passed away in November of 2023. Molly is survived by her daughter, Diana Anderson Stanford, grandson Benjamin Stanford and his wife Kelsey; granddaughter, Molly Stanford; 4 great grandchildren, Haleigh, Lily, Jackson, and Jefferson; and great-great granddaughter, Alyce. Molly was so loved by all and she will be greatly missed. The Memorial will be held in the Spring of 2026 in New Meadows, Idaho. Memorial details to be announced at a later date.

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1777 North Third Avenue, Stayton, OR 97383

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