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Selene Anderson Obituary
Anderson, Selene Eva age 42. Born August 13, 1970. Selene passed away on July 29, 2013 peacefully with her mother Deborah and sister Elizabeth by her side. Selene was born and raised in Minneapolis, and after studying at the University of Minnesota and traveling abroad, she settled in New York City in 1992. It was here where she began a successful career as a freelance stylist and hair and make-up artist in the television and fashion industries. Selene was a loving daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece and friend. She adored her family and friends, and loved travel and adventure. She had a great affinity for the beach, particularly Montauk where she loved spending time in the summer. With a keen appreciation and understanding of all things beautiful, Selene was by any measure a true aesthete. Her ability to make people laugh was a gift, and she was well known for her wonderful laugh and contagious sense of humor. Along with her sharp wit, Selene also possessed a disarmingly kind and sweet nature. She faced her four and a half year battle against cancer with absolute courage, strength, dignity, grace and selflessness, and never lost her ability to laugh or find levity in the most difficult of situations. In her life and how she bravely faced it's end, Selene greatly inspired all who knew and loved her. She was and will remain a bright light in the lives of all of those who were lucky enough to know her, and will be dearly missed by so many. Private services will be held in Minneapolis on Saturday, August 10 and NYC on Sunday, August 11.
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Memories and Condolences
for Selene Anderson
Terry Giinther
July 23, 2014
Selene was my classmate and neighbor in Minneapolis.
Erica Norman
August 14, 2013
What a "Little Cutie", our, Selene.
I miss our phone calls and the sarcastic spin on life that we shared in the past few years (mostly work-related). I'm so thankful that we were reacquainted--it's like time stood still, and, we were able to pick up where we left off. Sometimes, it felt like we were still 13...
Much love to Deborah and Liz and all of our friends who will miss the essence of Selene. She was one of a kind and will be missed greatly.
Happy trails, my dear friend. I wish you peace.
Jessica and Selene
Suzanne Fuller
August 10, 2013
I met Selene through my daughter, Jessica, when they were roommates in NY.
Whenever I would visit there, if Selene was around, we would share a meal, take a walk or just catch up. She always struck me as a sweet, kind, generous spirit, with a quirky sense of humor, and contagious laugh. I'll always remember, with a smile, a time when we were having a conversation in the living room of her apartment. She just spontaneously got up, opened an umbrella, and started dancing around the room. The umbrella became her dance partner, and I wish I could remember the song she was dancing to. Anyway, she said "this is my Umbrella dance". It was full of joy and spirit --- like the deepest part of Selene. I can't believe she is gone, but I hope she is entertaining someone again, with her umbrella dance...
Deepest condolences to her family and many friends.
Craig Schutte
August 10, 2013
So very sad. My prayers are with the Anderson and Haugen families. Selene was the sweetest kid in the neighborhood with her ever-ready and infectious smile. She will be greatly missed.
James Cook
August 10, 2013
I have nothing but good memories of Selene. I will be sure to walk, run, bike, and swim for the cure in honor of Selene. My condolences to Liz and Deborah.
Jenny Gollop
August 9, 2013
I did not know her, but I do remember seeing her beautiful face in high school. She graduated before me and to this day, her face stands out. True beauty inside and out!
August 9, 2013
I am so very sad. Beautiful. Soulful. Loving. Selene was so much and meant everything to so many people. I am grieving for her loss, but more for my best friend Elizabeth. She lost her best friend, her comfort, her crazy & wacky sibling, her love ... Liz and family: praying for comfort... I love you! Kristin VP Holt
Greg Henley
August 9, 2013
Selene will be missed. I was able to stay in contact with her over the years and am grateful for this. She came to visit me in high school in CA (even attended my prom) and in college in Santa Barbara. I surprised her and picked her up at LAX and took her to Lollapalooza, the car had been broken into and she got all of her luggage stolen. She never complained once, shrugged it off and hung at the beach all week, smiling ear to ear. My very first concert- U2 War Tour at the Northrup- Selene was there. I remember her shaving my head with her dog clippers in jr high and introducing me to chocolate chip pancakes. She and Carla sneaking me into the Anwatin dance while I was still at St Thomas. The memories and stories go on forever. I am profoundly sad she suffered in any way. You are in a better place. Say Hi to my momma up there, she always thought the world of you. Love. Greg
Juliet Roberts
August 8, 2013
Selene was full of light and had a special style that drew people to her. I am sending so much love to her family- there are no words to properly express my sorrow, or my gratitude for having known her.
John Young
August 7, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Selene was a very special and beautiful person. She was always so nice. You are all in our prayers.
August 6, 2013
i will never forget Anwatin Junior High n the day I showed up at your house on Aldrich. Listening to the "go goes" & having ice cream sundays in your kitchen with my holy socks, I will never forget. that experience Selene was soooooo embarrassed that I'll never how nice you were to me & how much things changed over the next few years. Selene was my first love & even though it was superficial, it meant something to me. I will never forget her & what she meant to me as an adolesenct.
sincerely,
Krishna Winther
Julie (Law) Cieslukowski
August 6, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Selene in High School and I am deeply saddened. She joins my husband in heaven who passed away from cancer last year. My heart goes out to her family, truly.
Jennifer Russell
August 4, 2013
Selene was such a ray of sunshine. Sending love, and heart felt condolences.
~Jen
Josh Thyren
August 2, 2013
My deepest condolences. I have fond Minneapolis memories of Selene.
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