Eloise Anderson

Eloise Anderson, 75, of Riverview Road, Marietta, passed away January 11, 2010.

She and her husband, Lester Anderson, were long time members of the Marietta College community where Eloise served periodically as an instructor of mathematics and later as Director of Administrative Computer Systems while playing an integral part in her husband’s career. For several years she managed the computer services of L and M Oil Company. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Marietta, where she played many years in the handbell choir.

She was born on December 16, 1934 in Parkersburg to Raymond Otho Johnson and Violet Irene Shriver Johnson.  Eloise was a 1952 graduate of Parkersburg High School and a 1956 graduate of Marietta College.  From 1956 to 1961 she served as an instructor of mathematics at Pennsylvania State University while working on a Masters degree in mathematics.  Eloise also attended Iowa State University from 1969 to 1970 studying computer science.

On June 17, 1956 she married Lester Anderson who survives. Their children and grandchildren are Lydia (Greg) Hunter of Marietta and their children Nadine (Jonathan) Els and Stephen; Elliott (Karen) Anderson of Michigan and their three children; Wayne (Shannyn) Anderson of Marietta and their children Stuart, Bryget and Meghan; and Laura (David) Pierpont of Florida.  A sister Janice Hammack of Lakeland, FL, brother Wayman Johnson of Parkersburg and brother-in-law Larry Friend also survive. Her sister Karen Friend preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held 11 am Saturday, January 16th at Christ United Methodist Church in Marietta with Reverend Doug Stockton officiating.  Visitation will begin at 2 pm Friday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with the family greeting friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. Visitation will also be available 1 hour prior to the service at the church.. Memorial tributes may be made to the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley, P.O. Box 5, Marietta, Ohio 45750.