Evelyn Marie Sackett

Evelyn Marie Sackett was born on July 16, 1922 in Windom, MN the daughter of Herbert S. and Mayme Emma (Moulton) Sackett. Evelyn attended grade school in Windom, and graduated Salutatorian of her class in Sleepy Eye, MN. She then attended Mankato State studying the upholstery profession. She followed that profession for over 50 years. Evelyn enjoyed gardening and flowers, giving food to her family and friends and making bouquets for the church for many years. Music was an important part of her life, singing in duets with her sister, Virginia and also in the church choir. She also played the Cello and the Violin for the church and nursing homes. Evelyn loved to work with her hands crocheting or knitting. She knit over 200 sweaters for needy children through the Guide Post Project. Evelyn is survived by her nephew, James (Linda) Anderson of Hartford, SD, niece, Monica (Chet Kroeker) Whitson of St. Cloud. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Mildred Sackett and Virginia and husband M. Robert Anderson. Visitation 1 9:30 am - 10:00 am Monday, August 22, 2016 Alliance Missionary Church-Mt Lake 809 - 5th Avenue Mountain Lake, Minnesota, United States 56159 Service Information 10:00 am Monday, August 22, 2016 Alliance Missionary Church-Mt Lake 809 - 5th Avenue Mountain Lake, Minnesota, United States 56159 Interment Information Mountain Lake City Cemetery 10th St. N at Midway Rd Mountain Lake, Minnesota, United States 56159