Rae Marie Anderson, 72

Rae Marie Anderson, 72, of Whitefish died Dec. 10, 2014.

She was born Aug. 15, 1942, in Portland.

In 1960, she met and married her soul mate, Ed Anderson, in Sonoma, California. They began their life together as a young military couple, crossing the U.S. with their growing family several times.

Rae Marie lived her life with independence, great passion and joy, which she inspired in her children. 

Rae Marie is survived by her husband, Ed; her children; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and her brother, Tony. 

She will be missed dearly by Ed, the love and light of her life, and also by her children, Bill, Matt, Cynthia, Frank and Kate, through whom she will live on in their hearts forever.

Services for Rae Marie will be held at a later date.

Austin Funeral Home is caring for Rae Marie's family.