Eleanor Andersen, a former resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away on May 3 in Redding, California, where she lived. She was 87. Eleanor was born on May 4, 1921, in Oakland, California, to Gunnar and Julie Madvig from Denmark. In 1971, Eleanor and her husband, Robert Andersen, moved to a home on Alma Real in the Palisades. ‘My mom had a lot of style and she became well known to many people in town,’ said her son, Allan, who attended Palisades High. ‘She worked at various shops on Swarthmore, including Forgette’s and The Prince’s Table. She always loved the Pacific Palisades and the many close friends she made there.’ After divorcing her husband in 1981, Eleanor moved to the Palisades Bowl mobile home park. She lived there until 1998, when she moved to the Bay Area to retire. She lived with her son until 2007, when she moved into an independent living home. Eleanor will be greatly missed by her son, Allan; her brother, Allan Madvig; and many family and close acquaintances. A private memorial service was held in Red Bluff. Donations can be made in Eleanor’s name to the local Humane Society.’ She loved her cats and gardens.
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