Arlene Anderson, 93, of Brookings, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Park Place Assisted Living.

She was born February 9, 1928 in Mobridge, South Dakota to Cecil and Hazel (Beusch) McNeely.  Arlene received her education in Mobridge and graduated from Mobridge High School in 1946.  She continued her education in nursing school at St. John's Hospital in Huron, South Dakota, and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1950.

Arlene was united in marriage to Norman R. Anderson on September 17, 1951 in Huron.  After their marriage, they lived in Minnesota, Maryland, Kansas, Georgia and in Germany during Norman's military career.  After moving back to the U.S., they moved to Brookings, and Arlene was employed by the Brookings Hospital as an RN in 1963 until her retirement in 1979.  She then went to work at Hallmark for several years.

After Norman's death, Arlene continued to make her home in Brookings.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Hospital Auxiliary.  She enjoyed bowling with friends, sewing and embroidery, reading, traveling, and especially time with her family.

Arlene is survived by her children, son Craig Anderson of Columbia, Missouri, daughter Nadine (Bruce) Roskens of Naperville, Illinois, daughter Karen (Jim) Richter of Jacksonville, Florida, son-in-law Jim Jameson of Knoxville, Tennessee, ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Norman, her daughter Denise Jameson, one granddaughter, Lisa Marie Roskens, her brother, Vern McNeely, and her daughter-in-law, Cara Anderson.

Memorial services and interment at the Black Hills National Cemetery will be conducted at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to:

The Family of Arlene Anderson
C/O Eidsness Funeral Home
1617 Orchard Drive
Brookings, SD 57006