Constance Jean

Anderson

Constance Jean Anderson, passed away peacefully at her home in Laguna Woods, California, on August 18, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1927, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and lived a long life marked by warmth, energy, and a genuine love for people.

Connie attended Lehigh High School and continued her education at Bethlehem College for two years. As a teenager, she and her sister Ruthie worked at a ski resort in the Pocono Mountains, where they learned to ski on their days off. She later moved on to a job with National Airlines in Miami, Florida, where she met her future husband, beginning a partnership that would shape so much of her life.

Those who knew Connie will remember her as kind, cheerful, and always happy to be around family and friends. She enjoyed meeting new people and brought an easy warmth wherever she went. Her spirit was reflected in the words she often shared with her children and grandchildren: “Live Life Happy.” It was more than a saying for Connie; it was the way she lived.

She embraced life with enthusiasm and vitality. Connie ran 5K races in her 70s and enjoyed working out at the community gym. In her younger years, line dancing was one of her favorite activities. She also enjoyed playing cards with neighbors and attending concerts within her 55+ community. Travel brought her great joy, and among her favorite destinations were Hawaii, Florida, and Sedona, Arizona.

Above all, Connie treasured her family. She is survived by her son, Robert Anderson, and his wife, Sandy Anderson; her daughter, Grace Anderson Stensby, and her husband, Mark Stensby; her grandchildren, Ian Anderson, John Stensby, Ryan Stensby, and Katie Stensby; and her great-grandson, Hamish Anderson. She leaves behind a family who will carry forward her joy, her example, and the loving encouragement she gave so freely.

Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Anderson, with whom she shared 43 years of marriage; by her only sister, Ruthie Gall; and by her brothers, John Austin Hartman and Buddy Hartman.

Connie’s life was filled with simple pleasures, meaningful connections, and a lasting devotion to the people she loved. She will be remembered with deep affection and gratitude, and her bright, happy spirit will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.