Martha M. (Craig) Anderson, 95, long time resident of San Leandro, California died September 22, 2006.  She was born December 12, 1910 in Marion County Illinois daughter of Henry Everett and Fern L. (Colclasure) Craig.  She married John V. Anderson December 24, 1927 in Richland County Illinois.

Martha was preceded in death by her loving husband John V. Anderson, a retired Southern Pacific Railroad man; her grandson Don; and great grandson Nicholas.

She is survived by her daughter Patricia Bazzell and her sons John, Jim, Bob, Gary, and Mike. She leaves behind 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; her sister Ina Mae Stewart; and many nieces and nephews.

Martha was a strong courageous woman who loved family, fishing, and slot machines. She will always be remembered and missed by those she touched.  

Tri-Valley Herald (Pleasanton, CA) - Tuesday, September 26, 2006