Helen J. Anderson, 84, of Bandera, passed away on December 10, 2015 in Bandera. She was born in Bessemer, Wisconsin to Anne Marie Simcoe on February 17, 1931.\r\n\r\nShe was a beloved mother and devoted grandmother to her grandchildren and great- grandchildren alike. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.\r\n\r\nHelen is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Anderson; sons, David Anderson and Arvid Anderson; granddaughter, Penny Mann.\r\n\r\nShe is survived by her daughters, Gloria Mann and husband, George Anderson of Bandera, Norma Latvala and husband Steven; sons, James Anderson and wife, Nancy of Grafton, WI., Phillip Anderson of Kenosha, WI; (8) grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren and her beloved doxie, Weiner.\r\n\r\nA private interment will be held at a later date.