Gail L. Andersen

Gail Lyn Andersen, 41, of Rochester, MN passed peacefully surrounded by her son Taylor and caregivers, Ann Pyfferoen and JoBeth Olson on May 19, 2014, at 07:15 am after battling breast cancer. She was born to Dale and the late Janet Andersen, in St. Paul, MN, May 8th, 1973. Gail received her Nursing Degree from RCTC and was a Registered Nurse at Mayo Clinic, Rochester for 14 and a half years. Gail was an avid traveler and loved to spend time with her friends in Mexico or any place with sunshine and a beach. Gail is survived by her son Baby Bear Taylor Andersen of Rochester MN., her father Dale (Marjorie) of Pine Island and Brothers Glenn of Inver Grove Heights and Greg of Owatonna, MN. Gail is preceded in death by her Mother and guardian Angel Janet Andersen. Gail will be remembered as a Loving, caring and devoted mother to the "Sunshine of her Life" Taylor. She was a dedicated Surgical Nurse in the orthopedic department at Mayo Clinic. Gail wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to the entire orthopedic family for all the love and support throughout the years and special thank you to Dr. Joe Cass, Branden Baugh and Lisa Jones for all the years of joy and laughter in the Operating Room. Gails family and friends would like to send a message of gratitude and thanks to the Mayo Hospice Nurses, Andrea, Theresa and Erin for their caring words and comfort. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN.Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and 1 hr prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.Burial will be at Oakwood East Cemetery in Rochester. Memorials to her Son Taylor Andersen And for everyone that knew Gailfor the final time. Andersen Out.