Maxine Ordella ANDERSON

ANDERSON

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 12/24/2016 at 15:41:55

November 10, 1917 ---- November 20, 2016

Long-time Menlo Park resident Maxine O. Anderson passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 20, 2016. She was loved by everyone who knew her and constantly exhibited a caring and loving spirit. She always had a youthful soul throughout her long life. Maxine was Director of Food Services at Stanford University for 34 years. She was an honorary member of Cap and Gown and was very fond of all the students at the university. Many students had the lucky opportunity to work for her in the university food service. She was very focused on working to promote health awareness among the Stanford students. Upon her retirement in 1985, she was granted Emeritus status. In 1982, Maxine was the first woman to receive the prestigious “Silver Plate” award for Foodservice Operator of the Year, presented by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association. She was active in many professional organizations, including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the California Dietetic Association.

Maxine was born in Eagle Grove, Iowa, and raised in Ames, Iowa. Maxine graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in nutrition. In her early career, she was a registered dietitian at Iowa State University, Indiana University, Illinois State University. She also worked with the Army in Hawaii for one year. Maxine was a long-time active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Palo Alto and was part of the volunteer staff for many years. Following her retirement, she enjoyed traveling abroad and giving back to her community and church. Her community activities included serving on the board of Channing House for many years and being an active donor of Children’s Health Council. She is predeceased by her brother Lawrence and three sisters, Lois, Arlene, and Betty. Surviving her are her nieces Jane, Ginger, Celeste, Nancy, Debbie, Cindy, Patricia, Susan, and Linda. Surviving nephews are Larry, Robert, Donald, and David. She was also blessed with many grandnieces and grandnephews. A memorial service will be held January 14 at 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 3149 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, California, 94306. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the Grace Lutheran Church Music Fund. A private burial will be held in Ames, Iowa sometime in the Spring.