Audrey Aanenson
Published August 23, 2013
Audrey R. Aanenson
1915-2013
Audrey Aanenson of Auburn, WA passed away peacefully in Seattle on August 4, 2013 in the presence of her sons.
Audrey was preceded in death by Henry Aanenson, her loving husband of more than 50 years. She is survived by her three sons, Jim Aanenson (San Jose, CA), Chuck Aanenson (Seattle), and Bill Aanenson (Seattle), and eight grandchildren. Audrey born in Ada, MN and Henry Aanenson born in Nielsville, MN married in 1938. They departed Minnesota settling in Pullman and Coulee Dam, Washington where Audrey taught primary school and music, and Henry was an Operator for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Upon Henry’s retirement, they moved to Auburn, WA in 1968 where Audrey taught third grade and also assisted the University of Puget Sound faculty with student teaching. Henry returned to teaching mathematics and German in Maple Valley, WA. Again Audrey and Hank were very involved in community, sports, and church activities. A Memorial Service for friends and family to celebrate Audrey’s life will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, August 24 at the Auburn First United Methodist Church (100 N St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002)
“We deeply miss her, but know she is rejoicing.”