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2016
Pearl T. Anderson Obituary
Pearl was born on August 14, 1923, the daughter of Joe and Jenny Hoekstra in Barnes County, ND. She graduated from Greenland High School. Pearl was united in marriage to John H. Anderson on October 12, 1943 in Marion. Together they farmed until their retirement. She was a lifetime active member of Marion Lutheran Church and was a member of the Marion School PTA.
Pearl enjoyed basketball, volleyball, bowling, gardening,farming, cooking, baking, fishing, camping, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enthusiastically attended dozens of sporting and musical events for her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker who cherished her family time. She had an unwavering faith and treasured many of the lifelong friendships she made. She was kind, loving, and had a gracious way about her and an infectious smile.
Pearl is survived by her children – Dennis (Jan) Anderson of Elkhart, IN; Wayne Anderson of Fargo, ND; DeLynn (Jeff) Anderson-Hino of Albany, OR; Sherri Reidman of Fargo, ND; Jenell Christianson of Moorhead, MN; and Lori (Bart) Goeson of Moorhead, MN; her grandchildren – Chris (Tracy) Anderson, Jessica (Justin) Carter, Laura (Eddie) Merryfield, Dustin Reidman, Alecia Anderson, Keisha Christianson, Kelsey (James) Murphy, Brady Goeson; and her six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers – Norman Hoekstra of Gold Canyon, AZ; and Paul (Barbara) Hoekstra of Ogden UT. She was preceded in death by parents, her husband, her brother Roy Hoekstra, her sister Eva DeVries, her infant son Russell Anderson, her granddaughter Brandon Perrine, and many extended family members.
Please join the family at a celebration of Pearl's life at 2pm on Friday May 12, 2017 at Marion Lutheran Church. Memorials are preferred to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation in Pearl's memory or Marion Lutheran Church.
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CW
May 14, 2017
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.
stephanie connor
May 11, 2017
My prayers are with the bereaved family of mrs.Anderson s.connor concord NC
S B
May 5, 2017
I am so sorry for the family's loss. You may find comfort through prayer and God's loving promise found at John 6:40.
Ann
May 3, 2017
Sorry for your loss. We send our condolences .
Isaiah 12:2
May 2, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless the family with peace and kindness during this difficult time. 1Corinthians 1:3.
May 1, 2017
Sincere condolences on your loss. May fond memories and loving words comfort your family at this difficult time. Isaiah 57:15
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