LaVina Jane (Drake) Anderson passed away on July 25, 2018, at the United Living Community in Brookings, South Dakota, at the age of 99.  LaVina was born on November 4, 1918, in Madison, South Dakota, the daughter of John and Elen (Johnson) Drake.  She grew up in Northern Minnesota and Madison, South Dakota.  LaVina graduated with a teaching certificate from General Beadle College in Madison, and taught in a country school near Singsaas Lutheran Church, and in Bruce, South Dakota.

LaVina married Clarence W. Anderson at Singsaas Lutheran Church on June 19, 1942, and were married for 68 year until Clarence passed away in 2010.  The couple farmed near Oak Lake in Brookings County until 1954, when the moved to Astoria.  In 1956 the family moved to Brookings, where LaVina worked as a homemaker, day care provider, and colorist for photo studios.  She was known for her cooking, and shared many recipes with family and friends.  She treasured her family, and enjoyed the company of many friends, especially her times with the coffee ladies and others during Bible Study at First Lutheran Church.  Her strong faith stayed with her all of her days.  Blessed be her memory.

LaVina is survived by her two daughters: Sharon (Mark) Stime, of Brookings, and Betty (John) Seidel of Woodbury, MN; four granddaughters: Lisa (Dirk) Norgaard, of Fridley, MN, Lori Stime, of Hayward, CA, Amy Seidel (Mike Coddington), of Minneapolis, MN, and Kari Aase, of Cottage Grove, MN.  She is also survived by nine great-grandsons, eight great-granddaughters, four great-great-granddaughters, two sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence, daughter Carol, grandson Todd Stime, her parents, and five brothers.

At the request of LaVina's family, a private family burial will be held prior to services.  A memorial service will be held at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings, beginning at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 28, 2018, with visitation being held one hour prior to service.

Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church in Brookings, or the United Living Community in Brookings.