Amy Charlene ANDERSON Obituary (2024)

Amy Charlene Anderson, 87, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024. She was born April 8, 1937 to Harold and Anita Ransier in Cedar Valley, Washington. She was married to Delmar Anderson for 35 years. After working several jobs in Yakima, and sharing in the family used car business, Amy found her true passion working with breast cancer patients at the business that she started. "Best Friends" opened in the valley mall and became well known at the Yakima Medical Center. Amy was instrumental in starting the "Mall Walkers" in 1990. Along with her mother, she logged in many miles and made many lifelong friends. Friends that traveled to Cannon Beach sharing many adventures and much laughter. Amy was a wonderful mother, friend and the best grandmother. She loved taking her grandchildren to Disneyland, loading them all into their motor home. She also cherished family holiday meals, especially prime rib at Christmas. She is survived by her daughters, Denise Anderson, Linda DeYoung (Duane), grandchildren Kurt and Kari Tillett, Jeff and Jamie Dunbar, Kimberly Sloan, Brian and Steven Bose, Lisa Suzuki, Jim Regimbal and Shawna Tupy, 14 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. She is also survived by special nephew Jim Perry and many special nieces and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Anita Ransier, husband, Delmer Anderson and daughters Theresa Tillett and Sharon Anderson. She is also preceded by sisters, Patricia Perry and Marie Ransier, and brother Richard Ransier. We want to thank the staff at Good Samaritan Health Care Center for taking such good care of her. Thank you also to Heartlinks Hospice and Palliative Care. "In peace I will both lie down and sleep: for thou alone, O Lord, makest me dwell in safety." Psalms 4:8 Burial will be Friday, October 25, 2024, at 9:00am at Terrace Heights Memorial Park, followed by a Celebration of Life at Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church, 9 S. 8th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902, at 10:00am. A Luncheon will follow the service.