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Bebe Anderson Obituary
Springfield, IL—Bebe Carol Anderson, 85 of Springfield, formerly of Divernon, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.
Bebe was born Nov. 30, 1932 to Tony and Mary Curtis Bukant.
She married Richard W. Anderson in 1956 and he preceded her in death on Feb. 14, 2002.
Bebe was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church.
She grew up in Divernon, graduating from Divernon High School in 1950 and from Illinois State University in 1954. She started her 34 year teaching career in the fall of 1954 as a business teacher at Pleasant Plains High School, retiring in May 1988. Bebe often said she was fortunate to have taught in the best of times and in the best of schools.
Surviving are her brother, Tony J. Bukant of Bolingbrook; two nieces, Diane Simmons and Andrea (Chad) Durren; one nephew, Bradley J. (Heather) Bukant; great nieces and nephews, Dan, Emily, Matthew Simmons and Lily and Cooper Durren; also surviving are members of the Anderson family including George and Judy Anderson who have been a tremendous support in providing Bebe with care as needed; and numerous cousins including Joseph A. (Carol) Bukant of Kalamazoo, MI and their three daughters.
Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until time of services at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 27, 2018 at Concordia Village Chapel with Rev. Wayne Hoffman officiating. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. at Brush Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Concordia Village Scholarship Fund or to the charity of your choice.
Bramley Funeral Home in Divernon is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left online at www.bramleyfh.com.
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Jane Davis
August 22, 2018
Mrs. Anderson was a lovely lady, teacher and friend. Fond memories. Jane Pickerill Davis
Lisa Potts
June 12, 2018
She was a very kind person. She was nice to everyone
LisaPott's (Willhite) class of 82
Carolyn Stringfield Lee
April 26, 2018
Mrs. Anderson was my Business teacher at Pleasant Plains HS. She was the reason I was successful in my business life. She was a great example of how to conduct yourself out in the world. She and my Mom, Pauline Stringfield taught together and were good friends. They had some great times together. Bless all of you and my sympathies to the family.
Carolyn Stringfield Lee
April 26, 2018
Mrs. Anderson was the reason I succeeded in my life as a secretary, buyer and procurement specialist. She was a great teacher and I admired her a lot. My Mom, Pauline Stringfield, and Mrs. Anderson were very good friends and had some lovely times together. My love and sympathy to Carol's family. You were lucky to have had her in your family!!
Rebecca Watts
April 26, 2018
I had the honor to be in several of Mrs. Anderson's classes at PPHS. She was the consummate education professional. She was knowledgeable, kind and expected us all to do our best.
Holding her family and friends up in my prayers.
Alan Fox
April 26, 2018
April 26
I had the privilege of working at Pleasant Plains High School for 23 years while Mrs. Anderson was a Business teacher there. She was indeed an outstanding teacher. She not only gave her students the necessary business skills but even more she showed them by example what a professional person was. Carol was easily one of the best teachers I ever knew during my 30 years in education.
After she retired, I visited with her a number of times at Concordia. I always came away with my spirits uplifted. Her smile, quick wit and sense of humor were still evident.
My prayer for her family is that God grants each one the gift of peace.
Sharon McConnell
April 25, 2018
Mrs. Anderson was one of the best teachers and best loved at Pleasant Plains High School. May she rest in peace! Sharon McConnell
Tricia Smith
April 25, 2018
Mrs. Anderson was a class act from start to finish. I'm sure she saw many changes in her 34 years but the one constant was the respect she earned at Pleasant Plains High School. I was honored to be there when she retired in 1988. Rest in peace Mrs. Anderson!
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
2 Tim. 4:7
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