Paula Anderson, 62, lively, spirited person
Friday, September 26, 2008 The Hillsboro Argus
PORTLAND - Paula M. Anderson, 62, Portland, died Sept. 21, 2008, at Hopewell House in Portland, of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Private graveside services have been held.

A life celebration will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Cedar Hills United Church of Christ, 11695 SW Park Way, Portland.


She was born Paula Joeckel, Oct. 10, 1945, in Corvallis, a daughter of Everett and Evelyn Gritton Joeckel. Her family moved to Gaston in 1955. She attended Gaston High School and was involved in many activities. She graduated in 1963 and attended Portland State University.

She married David Anderson in 1966 and lived in Sherwood and Hillsboro. They divorced in 1988.

She worked as a school secretary and education aide. She enjoyed skiing and loved the outdoors, mountain climbing, camping and hiking. A Mazama member, she climbed three mountains, including Mt. Hood. Her grandchildren called her "Mim." She loved to babysit and often took them fishing.

An active member of Cedar Hills United Church of Christ, she also followed the Portland Trailblazers and college basketball.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her daughters and a son-in-law, Shannon and Greg Meythaler and Morgan Anderson; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry and Cathy Joeckel, Kevin and Lisa Joeckel and Mark Joeckel; and three grandchildren.

Remembrances: ALS Association or Cedar Hills United Church of Christ Endowment Fund.

An online guest book is at dvfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements: Duyck & VanDeHey, Forest Grove.