Effie E. Spindler, Age 73 of Apple Valley, born August 27, 1932 in Grandin, ND, passed away peacefully at home July 22, 2006 after surviving 3 ? years of Ovarian Cancer. Effie is survived by her loving husband, Ralph, of 40 years; children: Elizabeth Alberg, Richard (Rochelle) Spilde, Gwen (Jim) Wild, Laurie (Jeff) Cornelius, Thomas (Denise) Spindler, and Patrice Sturm; 5 step-children; 23 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother Donald (Evangeline) Johnson; and many other family and friends. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Ch. 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd. Apple Valley. Visitation is 6 – 8 PM, Tue. July 25 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave. Apple Valley and also one hour before the service at church. Interment Lebanon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made.