Helen Larue Anderson

August 2, 1927 - December 27, 2012

Helen Larue Anderson, 85, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by husband Harry and daughter, Mary Usher. Helen was born in Bryan, OH the daughter of William and Mildred (Edwards) Merriman and graduated from Montpilier High School in 1944. After graduating from the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing she worked at the Toledo Mental Health Center where she received the Humanitarian of the Year Award. She was Past President of the West Toledo Woman's Republican Club, a 65 year member of the Eastern Star, Lillian Chapter and Augsburg Lutheran Church. Surviving are her children, Mark (Rebecca) Anderson and Gayle L. Anderson; grandchildren, Valerie (Elliot) Levonian, Joshua (Shannon) Anderson, Mark (Heather) Usher and Matthew (Jennifer) Usher; 6 great grandchildren. She had a real love and compassion for the indigent and mentally challenged and was always willing to do something for others. Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and adored her pets. The family would like to thank Swan Creek Healthcare Center, Senior Independence Program and special friend Marge Allen for their compassion and support. Services will be 11:00 AM Monday at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue where the family will receive friends from 3:00-8:00 PM Sunday. Any tributes may be made in the form of contributions to Swan Creek Life Care Fund or NAMI of Greater Toledo.