Myrtle Joyce Anders

Anders, Myrtle Joyce
On October 13, 1943, Myrtle J. Dokken was born to Pastor Justin and Hazel Dokken on Malta, M. As a "preacher's kid",Myrtle lived in several communities in Minnesota and Wisconsin before her dad's call took them to McPherson KS. It was there she met the love of her life as she and David Anders begun dating, she a sophomore and he a junior. In June of 1963 they married in the Evangelical Covenant Church in McPherson, KS. She was a wonderful mother to John, Mark and Philip; mother -in-law to Keri, Kim and Kim; grandmother to Bret, Eric, Lakyn, Ean, Kensie, Justin and Carolyn; great grandmother to Alec and Everly. Myrtle's faith was the foundation of her life. She trusted Jesus as her Savior early in life and lived out that faith with integrity and quietness. Church music and involvement in music and other church activities gave her a way of praising her Savior. She enjoyed family celebrations, daily long walks, tending to plants, crocheting and caring for the animals that came into their home. After struggling with dementia and dementia-related Alzheimer's Disease for many years, Myrtle made the transition from this life into the presence of her beloved Savior on March 28, 2025 as her family surrounded her. One of her daughters-in-law aid of Myrtle: You were exceptional, Myrtle, and we are fortunate to have shared our lives with you. You were genuine and you possessed the kindest of all hearts. Your memories will live forever in our hearts. We love you, Myrtle, and we will miss you. Feel free to wear pink in Myrtle's honor as it was her favorite color. Memorials may be sent to Victory Village Christian Academy, P.O. Box 2068, Hutchinson, KS 67504 and/or McAdams Academy, P.O. Box 377, Valley Center, KS 67145. On April 25, 2025, a celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 am at West Haysville Baptist Church, 141 N. Lamar, Haysville, KS Inurnment will follow the service at Wichita Park Cemetery north of 21st and Hillside.