Anna Strand

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

 Anna Marie Strand was born on July 12, 1933 to Hans and Katherine Hanson near Langford SD, and departed this life on September 22, 2014 in Carthage, Missouri.

 Anna was joined in marriage to Duane Strand on November 11, 1931 and together they raised 4 children, enjoyed a large extended family, and accumulated numerous friends. After marriage, Anna and Duane live 15 years in Aberdeen, SD where Anna was a homemaker and made that home a place where everyone was welcome, comfortable and loved. She enjoyed being in bridge clubs, church, and all activities her children were involved in. The family spent the next 6 years in California and in 1973 Anna and Duane bought and moved to Roykota Resort on Roy Lake. Anna and Duane worked side by side there for 22 years, expanding and improving the resort, adding a golf course, restaurant, and making it a wonderful vacation destination for many seasonal residents and tourists. After retiring from the resort, they continued to live on Roy Lake for 8 years, spending winters in their RV in Texas where they made numerous friends. The next 6 years were spent back in Langford where both Anna and Duane were born. In 2008 Duane and Anna left South Dakota once again, and moved to rural Carthage Missouri to be near their youngest two daughters. Though Anna’s health was deteriorating, she still enjoyed church, Jolli Neighbors Extension Club, playing cards, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Anna loved people, taking care of their needs, playing cards and listening to music, especially music made by her family. 

Anna leaves many people grieving her departure, but celebrating her life and rejoicing that her life continues in the presence of Jesus Christ, her Saviour. Those people include her husband Duane, daughters Brenda Hall (Rodney), Kristi Whitmore (Greg) Lori Bergman (Randy), son Mike Strand (Sharon), Grandchildren, Jenny Scott (Micah), Rodney Hall (Cynthia), Matthew Strand (Dolly), Eric Strand (Megan), Kristopher Strand (Meriona), Bethany Jones (Jerod), Sarah Miller (Bub), Joseph Whitmore (Caroline), Saloam Whitmore, Abby Whitmore, Ben Whitmore, Heather Long (Tony), Josh Bergman (Heather), Renae King (Kevin), and Katie Baker (Chris). She also leaves 41 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, friends and her sister Evelyn Reints, and brother Harold Hanson. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Helen Hanson, brother Lowell Hanson , infant grandson Jeremiah Hall, infant great-grandsons Ty Crandall and Amare King. 

There will be a memorial service for Anna Friday, September 26 at 11:00 at Center Point Christian Church, Carthage, Missouri, under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home, Carthage. The family will receive visitors at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church.