Jean Mable Anderson, age 80, of Drayton, ND, died August 30, 2013 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Jean was born on June 27, 1933 in Walsh County, North Dakota, the daughter of Edmund and Mable Rath. Confirmed in faith in 1948, she made another promise of devotion on January 22, 1953 with her marriage to Waldie Eugene Anderson. Together, they lived their lives as active members in the Drayton Lutheran Church parish family. She graduated as valedictorian from Drayton Public School on June first, 1951. She worked as a secretary for the H.K. Ferguson company during the construction of the American Crystal Sugar factory, and also enjoyed a long career with the Drayton State Bank, until she retired in 1995. Her love of family and history led her to a passion for genealogy. She was an early member of Ox Cart Trails Historical Society, and on any given day, she might receive letters or phone calls from all over the U.S. and Canada asking her help in connecting someone to the deeper history of their own family. Jean is survived by her brother, Douglas (Kathlyn) Rath, Drayton, ND; children: Pastor Kevin (Rhonda) Anderson, Hopwood, PA; Kristin Anderson, Grand Forks, ND; Michael (Julie) Anderson, St. Michael, MN; seven grandchildren: Eric (Valerie), Alyssa, Zachary (Abigail), Christopher, Chad, Reganne and Tucker; and four great grandchildren: Caitlyn, Lydia, James, and Ahnalese. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 55 years, Eugene; her parents, Edmund and Mable Rath; infant brother Edmund, Jr., and three half-sisters Ella Dundas, Nellie Nelson, and Mary Nelsen. Jean's life was blessed not only by loving family, but also by many loyal friends and kind, thoughtful neighbors. Among those touching her life were Julie Hjelle, Lankin, ND, and Curtis Crowston, Kindred, ND. Visitation will be held at Austin Funeral Home in Drayton on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 3 in the Drayton Lutheran Church, with interment to follow at Drayton Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Drayton Lutheran Church and/or the Drayton Volunteer Ambulance Service. Rev. Kristen Schwan and Jon Dryburgh, presiding, Lector: James Rath Organist: Linda Merrill. Pallbearers: Tim Anderson, Gaylen Anderson, Eric Anderson, Zachary Anderson, Ray Quibell, Jordan Grundstrom.