Anna Louise Vance

Anna Louise Vance, 75, of Cedar Falls died on Monday, July 31, 2023 at home.

She was born on July 31, 1948 in Waterloo, to Hans and Ella (Winter) Pedersen. Anna grew up on a farm in Hudson that bordered Black Hawk Creek, where she liked to play. In school, she loved singing and performing. Anna graduated from Hudson High School in 1966. She attended the University of Northern Iowa, where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics. A highlight of her college experience was working in Stouffer's kitchen at the First National Bank headquarters in Chicago during the summer of 1969.

Anna met her future husband, Jerry Vance, at a UNI dance. On June 3, 1971, they united in marriage in Floyd. Anna began her career working in banking and retail. She and Jerry settled in Cedar Falls in 1974 and moved to Cherrywood Acres in 1978 where they lived for 45 years.

While raising two children, Anna also opened her home to friends and family. She hosted holidays and gatherings and welcomed her kids' friends. Anna later worked as an administrative professional before retiring in 2001.

Anna loved gardening, travel, and spending time with family. She enjoyed reading and learning about food and was an excellent cook. She was known to her friends, family, and neighbors as a warm and caring person with a great sense of humor.

Anna is survived by her husband; daughter, Lynn Vance of Chicago, son Robert Vance (Tova) of Oakland, CA; grandchildren Isa and Soren; brothers Neals (Linda) of Eldridge and Sven (Kay) of Hudson; and many extended family and dear friends.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Saturday, August 5 at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home in Cedar Falls. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to www.dahlfuneralhome.com.