Anne VanderWeg, 93, died on Friday, June 17, 2011 at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Rev. Gary Graff officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service on Monday, June 20, 2011 at Johnson Funeral Service in Red Lake Falls, MN. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday for one hour prior to the funeral service.

Anne Pederson VanderWeg was born on July 10, 1917, to Peder and Madsine (Larsen) Pederson in Shelly, MN. Anne grew up in a family of six children. Being the only daughter, she was referred to as Daddys little girl, or Sis . The Pederson family later moved to Beltrami, MN, where Anne attended school.

Anne was united in marriage to Jacob VanderWeg on October 28, 1937. The couple resided in Crookston until 1944, when they moved to a farm in Red Lake County. Together they farmed and raised their children, Barbara Jean, who was born on November 20, 1939, and Gary, who was born on July 24, 1948.

Jacob died in 1976. Anne then sold the family farm and moved to a small house in Red Lake Falls, where she lived for several years. In June of 2007, she moved to Hillcrest Senior Living, where she has since resided.

Anne always enjoyed crocheting, completing word search and crossword puzzles, and playing cards. Another pastime was dancing, which she greatly enjoyed. One of Annes favorite things were M & Ms. She always had a bowl nearby to enjoy.

Throughout the years, Anne was a caregiver to many. She will be remembered as a lady with a big heart that liked to help anyone she could. Anne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Survivors include brother, Leslie (Joyce Myers)Pederson of Halstad, MN; son-in-law, Clayton Bud Thompson of Thief River Falls, MN; daughter-in-law, Diane VanderWeg of Warroad, MN; grandchildren, Deb (Curt) Howe of Thief River Falls, MN, Vicki (Tim Conners)Thompson of Thief River Falls, MN, Melanie (Karl Kvick) Thompson of Thief River Falls, MN, Bill (Lisa) Vedbraaten of Gully, MN, Troy (Marlaya) Barge of Vidor, TX, Trisha (Kevin) Hanson of Warroad, MN; great-grandchildren, Bryan Cleven, Travis Mathson, Riley Rolling, Savannah Rolling, Madi Greene, Sara Mills, Jacob Riendeau, Jordan Riendeau, Chris Foldoe, Joe Foldoe, Jon Foldoe, Brandon Foldoe, Mercedes Rowley, Lucas Barg, Alexis Olson, Annabella Barge, Mya Barge, Colby Hanson, and Haylee Hanson; great great-grandchildren, Mercede, Hannah, and Connor Cleven; and several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Anne is preceded in death by her husband, Jacob; daughter, Barbara Jean; son, Gary; infant son, Roger; her parents, and brothers, Kay, Carl, William, and Warren.

SELECTIONS: Amazing Grace & The Lords Prayer
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS: Here I Am Lord & How Great Thou Art
PALLBEARERS: Bryan Cleven, Madi Greene, Sara Mills, Riley Rolling, Savannah Rolling, Troy Barge
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Grandsons, Bill Vedbraaten and Travis Mathson and all of Annes caregivers at Hillcrest Senior Living.