Colleen Kay Anderson

Colleen Kay Anderson obituary, Fargo, ND

Colleen Kay Anderson

Colleen Anderson Obituary

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Colleen Kay (Alm) Anderson passed away on July 6, 2025, in Fargo, ND, at the age of 67.

Colleen was born on September 8, 1957, in Fargo. The daughter of Milton and Charlottle Alm. She attended Horace Mann Elementary School, Ben Franklin Middle School, and graduated from Fargo North High School in 1975. Colleen went on to attend North Dakota State College of Science and North Dakota State University.

Colleen was united in marriage to Scott Anderson on August 2, 1986, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Fargo. She was the mother to three wonderful children and spent many years as a girl scout leader to her two daughter's troops. She enjoyed watching her children's activities, camping with the family, which led to a lake place in Mahnomen county.

Colleen enjoyed reading and a variety of crafts, including her most recent love of card making. Colleen loved sending cards to her family and friends.

Colleen is survived by her husband, Scott; daughters, Leah Anderson and Holly (Joey) Bromen; son, Eric (Stacy) Anderson; five grandchildren, Safia, Layla, Isaack, Ayanna, and Levi; and siblings, Mick (Jeane) Alm, Della (Robin) Linse, and Vance Alm.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Charlotte Alm.


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215 7th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103

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