Ellyn Marie Anderson

Ellyn M. Anderson age 86, of Hastings passed away January 14, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born March 31, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of August L. and Viola (Wright) Beystrum.

Ellyn attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1944. After high school she worked at Hastings Manufacturing and later at the JC Penney Store. Ellyn was also employed by Flexfab in Hastings for 22 years, retiring in 1992. Ellyn married Farrell Anderson on March 3, 1951. She was a member of the Hastings High School Alumni committee for many years and the Flexfab retirees committee. Ellyn enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles and spending time with family and friends.

Ellyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Farrell; brothers: Rudy and Don Beystrum; and sister, Barbara Beystrum Hoppe.

Ellyn is survived by her son, Mark (Gwen) Anderson of Hastings; granddaughter, Kacy Anderson of Hastings, and daughter, Martha (Don) Ford of Hastings.

Respecting Ellyn's wishes, cremation has taken place.

Memorial Service:
Sunday, January 20, 2013 @ 1:00 pm
Hastings Elks Lodge
102 E. Woodlawn Ave.
Hastings, MI  49058
Luncheon to follow.

Memorial Contributions:
(1) American Cancer Society
Great Lakes Division, Inc.
Attn: Memorial and Tribute Gifts
1755 Abbey Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823

(2) Hastings Elks Scholarship Fund
102 E. Woodlawn Ave.
Hastings, MI 49058

(3) Barry Community Hospice
450 Meadow Run Dr.
Hastings, MI 49058