Eileen June Anderson

Eileen J. Anderson was born May 31, 1929 to John H. and Esther (Lundblad) Anderson on the same farm she spent her entire life. She passed away July 18, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Eileen enjoyed the farm; she liked working with tractors, plowing fields, planting and harvesting. Upon graduating from High School, Eileen went to work for Pine County as an accounting officer and fiscal supervisor for the Human Services Department. This was her career for the next 40 years. After retirement, Eileen was elected as the first female Pine County Commissioner. A position she would hold for the next 20 years; (1986-2006). As Pine County District 1 commissioner, her life centered around Pine County and doing things for its people. She was a voice for the Rush Line Corridor commuter rail, fighting for a park-and-ride to be constructed in southern Pine County. She helped the county maintain continuity through some difficult issues, such as whether or not to split the county in two and the building of a new courthouse facility. Following 2006, Eileen concentrated on farming, her life-long passion and avocation. Eileen's other passion was her family. She would drop in for visits, tell jokes, take them out to eat, attend their events and participate in their lives. Eileen Anderson is survived by her sisters Mildred Anderson of St. Paul, Lois Colliander of Harris, seven nieces and nephews, many friends and a special little dog “Buffy”. Eileen is preceded in death by her parents John H. and Esther Anderson, sisters Shirley O’Brien and Alice Mattson. Pastor Fred Tuma will officiate at funeral services for Eileen Anderson of Pine City; 11:00 AM Thursday (7/23/15) at the Olson Funeral Chapel in Rush City. A time of visitation and reviewal is planned for Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 PM and one hour prior to the service at the Olson Chapel in Rush City. Casket bearers include D.J. Murray, Gabe Murray, Lowell Colliander, Loren Colliander, John O’Brien, and Rick O’Brien with the interment in the Fish Lake Lutheran Cemetery at Stark. Funeral arrangements for Ms. Eileen Anderson are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Rush City ~ Olson Chapel. www.funeralandcremationservice.com