Gloria Mae Boxell

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Gloria Mae Boxell, of Crystal, passed peacefully on November 13, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Rogers, MN.

She was Born on May 12, 1925, to Margaret and Charlie Anderson in St Paul, MN, and she was raised in Highland, where her father ran the general store. Upon graduation from Howard Lake High School, Gloria went to business school in Minneapolis - later working at Knutson Companies Inc., and then Ellerbe Architects as an executive secretary. Gloria is survived by children, Timothy Boxell (Kris) and Jean Lanners (Jeff Stevens); grandchildren, Michael Boxell, Mickey Boxell (Rainy), Caleb Lanners (Ashley), Drew Lanners (Phanessa), Dillon Lanners, great- grandchildren, Carter Boxell, Blaze Boxell, Eli Lanners, Andi Lanners, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by son, Thomas; parents, Margaret and Charlie Anderson; siblings, Jeanne Lundell, Ronald (Bud) Anderson and Leon Anderson; former husband and father of their children, Kenneth Boxell; special friend, Thomas Van Housen.

Gloria’s faith and generosity were evident in her years of service. She was an active member of ELIM Lutheran Church in Robbinsdale, she regularly worked the polls on election day, and was a blood donor most of her life.  Her volunteer job with the NEAR Food Shelf was very close to her heart.  She believed the world would be a better place if we just helped one another.

Her cookie jar was always full and the coffee was always on.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the providers of care at North Memorial Hospice, as well as to the many friends and family that supported us through this journey.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 11 AM at ELIM Lutheran Church, 3978 W. Broadway. Visitation one hour prior to the start of the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the NEAR Food Shelf or ELIM Lutheran Church.