Lyla Ruth Anders
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Lyla Anders
WILLISTON, NORTH DAKOTA — Lyla Ruth Anders, 90, long time resident of Ronan/Pablo, passed away peacefully on Oct. 23, 2015, in Williston, North Dakota, surrounded by her children at her side. At her request, cremation has taken place. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Ronan at the Mountain View Cemetery on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. A small gathering will be held by Pastor Matthew Connally of the Nazarene Church of Pablo to celebrate her life. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston, North Dakota, is assisting the family with arrangements. Friends may sign the online register and give their condolences at www.fulkersons.com.
Lyla was born in Rattlesnake, Montana, on Aug. 11, 1925, to Brady and Lurline McNeill. She had two brothers, Merton and Wayne, (both have passed away), and a younger sister, Betty Olson, who lives in Kellogg, Idaho.
Lyla married Leslie James Anders of Pablo, on May 27, 1943, and raised four children with him, Barbara, Leslie, William “Brady” and Tracy. She lost her beloved husband on Dec. 4, 1984.
Lyla had a wonderful appreciation for life. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Most of the people who knew her would say, “She’s a lady of refinement and a gentle heart.” Lyla will be missed greatly.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband James Anders; daughter Barbara Faye Lee; great-grandchild Miss Danielle; her parents Brady and Lurline McNeill; and her brothers Merton and Wayne McNeill.
Lyla’s daughters, Leslie Maxine Momberg and Tracy Lurline Laflam, both of Williston, North Dakota; her son, William Brady Anders, of Butte; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great great-grandchildren as well as extended family survive her.
