Ada Violet Anderson

Ada Violet Anderson, 94, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the home of her daughter in Jacksonville, FL.

Ada was born November 29, 1929 in North Liberty, Indiana, the daughter of Clayton Monroe Miller and Myrtle Lucille (Hostetler) Miller.

Growing up in La Porte County, Ada married the love of her life, Norman L. "Bud" Anderson, on May 1, 1948, in Mill Creek, Indiana, who preceded her in death on June 22, 2003. Ada's career as a retail clerk started at Woolworth's, moved on to Montgomery Wards until it burned down in 1950, and finally at JC Penney until her retirement in 1990. Ada had a passion for raising her children. As her daughters were growing up, Ada became a Girl Scout troop leader. After retirement, Ada and Norman moved to Sebring, Florida, and often traveled to visit and see their families and friends. In 2022 Ada moved to Jacksonville, Florida. Throughout her travels and moves, she stayed faithful to attending church. She was a member of the Sauktown Church of Christ, Maple City Christian/Agape Christian Church, and Sebring Christian Church. She was a very active member of the church, teaching vacation bible school when she was able to and being a part of the ladies' group and bible studies. During her free time, Ada enjoyed reading. Above all, she held her family close to her, hosting monthly dinners to celebrate the birthdays that have passed and were approaching. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren most and will be greatly missed by all. 

Ada is survived by three daughters, Sandra Lantz of Sebring, FL, Diana (Ron) Ronhovde of Jacksonville, FL, Debra (Ken) Rumbaugh of Middleburg Hts, OH; ten grandchildren, John Schoff, Robert Alsip, Jr., Krystal Clevenger, Andrea Ronhovde, Heather Mey, Jacquelyn Gracie, Jonathan Rumbaugh, Melissa Hall, Aaron Rumbaugh, and Maurine Richerson; 30 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren, a and many nieces and nephews.

Ada was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years; her parents; son, Norman Anderson, Jr.; daughter, Karen A Schoff; three brothers, Philip Ray Miller, Keith Herman Miller, Wayne Albert Miller; two sisters, Doris LaVonn Miller, Mable Elaine Hyde; grandchildren, Matthew Schoff, and Timothy Brown.

Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends for a visitation on Friday, November 8, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday November 9, 2024 from 11:00 until service time at 12 (noon), at Haverstock Funeral Home 602 Maple Ave. La Porte, IN 46350, with Pastor Rod Nielsen, officiating. Interment will follow at the Sauktown Cemetery, Mill Creek, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sebring Christian Church, 4514 Hammock Rd, Sebring FL, 33872 for the Cambodia Ministry.

Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com