Obituary of Svend Andersen

B I O G R A P H Y ANDERSEN: Svend Aage "Slim" passed away in the Lloydminster Hospital, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the age 90 years. Slim is survived by: his loving wife Effie of Marwayne; Ed Andersen and his wife Kathy of Marwayne, Lyle Andersen and his wife Gaye of Carnwood, AB; Cecil Andersen and his wife Colleen of Drayton Valley; Neil Andersen and his wife Wendy of Marwayne; Alva Andersen of Vermilion; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Slim was predeceased by his father Niels, his mother Maren and two brothers Hans "Vic" and Knud. The funeral service for Slim was conducted from the Marwayne Community Hall, Marwayne, Alberta on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Bob Aldrich officiating. The hymns sung were "In The Garden," and "The Old Rugged Cross," accompanied on the piano by Joanne Horton. "There'll Be Peace In The Valley," was played as the recessional. The Marwayne Legion had their ritual. Honorary pallbearers were Legion and Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Active pallbearers were grandsons: Brent Andersen, Patrick Andersen, Bart Andersen, Jason Andersen, Ryan Andersen and Paul Andersen. Interment followed in the Marwayne Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster administered the funeral arrangements. Svend "Slim" Andersen was born on March 31, 1917 at Hejnsvig, Denmark. In June 1927 the family immigrated to Canada and settled in Redcliff, Alberta. There were several Danish families there. After School graduation he went to Old College and took a two year Agriculture Course. While there he worked on the College farm and he continued to work there after graduation. When the College dairy cows were moved to Brooks he went with them. Next the cows were moved to Vermilion College, by train with Slim in charge. In was in Vermilion where he met Effie. Slim stayed in Vermilion until he volunteered to join the Army in 1942. Slim & Effie were married in Red Deer on March 16, 1943 before he went overseas. In 1943 he was sent to England then on to serve in the Central Mediterranean Area and Northwest Europe. After discharge in 1946, he managed a dairy at Lethbridge. The spring of 1947 he was in Edmonton delivering bulls by train to farmers through the Government Bull loaning program. In September of 1947 through Veterans Land Act he bought a half section of land and this has been home. The cattle and horses were the part of farming he liked best. It was great that combines were made as he sure didn't like stooking. With hard work and perseverance the farm has expanded over the years. The hardest part was when he could no longer be active farming because of his health. The farm has continued with his sons Ed & Neil. He didn't always agree with what they did or how they did it and I'm sure they know that. Now grandsons are involved and he thought that was great. Slim & Effie have a family of four sons and a daughter. He was proud of their accomplishments. The ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren were a joy and he was always interested in what they were doing. The great grandkids were special and so interesting. Family meant so much to him. Slim enjoyed country living and the community friendships. He supported many community events and activities. The Legion was his main interest. He was a Life Member. He liked to know what was taking place even though he couldn't participate because of his health. Family came first with Slim. He would always be there for them. He will always be loved and missed by many. Card of Thanks Thank you to family and friends for their support, donations, cards, phone calls, flowers and food brought to our homes and for the visits. We appreciated and will always remember all the thoughtfulness shown us. Our thanks and appreciation to the Ambulance Service, to emergency and the third floor staff at Lloydminster Hospital. Thank you to Dr. R. DuPlooy for his care and help. Thank you to Reverend Bob Aldrich for the service and reading the eulogy; to Joanne Horton for the music, to the Royal Purple Ladies for lunch; to the Marwayne Legion and Ladies Auxiliary for their tribute to Slim and being an honor guard and to McCaw Funeral Service for their support and help at this time. Effie Ed & Kathy and Family Lyle & Gaye and Family Cecil & Colleen and Family Neil & Wendy and Family Alva Donations in memory of Slim may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a Charity of the Donor's Choice.