Submitted by: John C. Monk

Mary M. Anderson

Dec. 22, 1930 - Feb. 16, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Mary M. Anderson, 79, of South Bend, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 1:35 p.m. in the Hospice House after an extended illness. Mary was born December 22, 1930, in Mishawaka, IN, and had resided in the South Bend area her lifetime. On September 16, 1950, as Mary M. Downhour, she married Robert E. Anderson, who preceded her in death on November 7, 2003. She has one surviving daughter, Allison K. (Richard) Racine of North Liberty, IN; and one surviving son, Thomas L. Anderson of South Bend, IN. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Ryan D. (Elaine) Racine of South Bend, IN, and Daniel R. Racine of North Liberty, IN, whom she loved and cherished. She was preceded in death by her loving husband; her parents, Floyd T. and Nellie M. (Lusher) Downhour; and her loving daughter, Beth Ann Anderson on February 18, 1985. Two brothers also preceded her in death, Eugene and Thomas Downhour. Mary was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her grandsons. She especially loved camping and was a member of the Good Sam's Camping Club. She loved church and was a member of the Sumption Prairie United Methodist Church. Mary graduated with the class of 1949 from Riley High School. "When I grow old and no longer can see, I'll fold my hands and rock-a-bye me. Til my mind's eye, so peacefully, envisions a time that used to be! And the sun will shine again." Visitation hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2010, in the Hanley & Sons "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home, located at West Ireland Road/S.R. #23, South Bend. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Sumption Prairie United Methodist Church, located at 24535 Roosevelt Road, South Bend, IN, where family and friends may visit one hour prior to services. Pastor Jan Demick will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, make all memorial contributions to the Sumption Prairie United Methodist Church, to the Green Twp. Lions Club or to Hospice of St. Joseph County. The HANLEY AND SONS "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home handled arrangements and services and extends its deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Anderson family.

Published in South Bend Tribune on February 18, 2010