Catherine "Casey" Anderson

Catherine “Casey” Anderson of Pine City passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Ecumen of North Branch at the age of 90.Catherine Ann Davis was born July 3, 1927 to John “Jack” and Bertha (Hady) Davis in Pine City, Minnesota.On June 20, 1949 Casey married her high school sweetheart Harold Anderson.  In 1960, they moved to Duluth.  This is where Casey’s “alter ego” of Phyllis Diller began.  She relished the opportunity to impersonate her whenever asked.  In 1973, they moved their family to Edina.  While living in Edina, she began a new adventure in gourmet cooking and attending Vikings games.  In 1986, upon returning to Pine City she filled her days with so many activities and clubs.  She loved being involved with the Miss Pine City organization, The Red Hats and multiple bridge clubs.  She made lifelong friends wherever she lived.  Casey was most proud of her love for reading; she was never lonely because she always had a book to keep her company.Casey will be especially missed by her children, grandchildren and so very many wonderful friends.Don’t forget your big earrings!Casey is survived by her children Peter Anderson of Pine City, Carrie (Dan) Verville of Ham Lake, Bruce (Sherri) Anderson of Pine City and Colleen (Craig) Reeves of Zimmerman; grandchildren Lindsey Anderson, Michael Anderson, Jodie (Brian) Menz, Andy Verville, Alex Anderson, Crystal (Andy) Fetsch, Caitlin Reeves and Curtis Reeves; 8 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.She is preceded in death by her mother Bertha Davis; husband Harold Anderson; granddaughter Shannon Verville; daughter-in-law Anne Marie Anderson.Father Chuck Brambilla and Deacon Gene Biever will celebrate a Mass of Christian burial for Casey: 10:30 AM; Monday (7/24/17) at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City.  A time of visitation and reviewal is planned 3-5 PM Sunday (7/23/17) at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City with a 5 PM prayer service and also one hour prior to the Mass at the church.  The interment will take place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pine City.Memorials preferred to:  A Place for You, 220 3rd Avenue NE, Pine City, MN 55063 or a charity of your choosing. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Catherine “Casey” Anderson are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City - Swanson Chapel.  www.FuneralAndCremationService.com