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Joseph "Joe" Anderson
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Joseph “Joe” Anderson, age 91, of rural New Rockford, ND, died Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. Joseph Ralph Anderson was born August 3, 1922, in New Rockford, the son of Siguard and Olga (Christ) Anderson. He started school at Amenia, ND, later completing his education at New Rockford. Following the death of his father when Joe was 11 years old, he and his mother and sister lived with an aunt and uncle, the Emil Christ family. Joe helped on their farm until the age of 16 when he started to work for a farmer near Barlow, ND. A few years later, he began farming on his own near Carrington, ND, later moving to a farm east of New Rockford which he purchased in 1946. On November 27, 1954, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Cudworth at Jamestown, ND. Joe lived and farmed near New Rockford until retiring, working side by side with his wife of nearly 60 years and his sons. His hard-working and gentle hands are a testimony of that dedication. Joe taught by quiet example with never a cross word and instilled strong work ethics in his family. He was a self-taught “jack of many trades” and was especially adept at many – as farmer, mechanic, electrician, plumber, carpenter, equipment operator, and musician. He was able to pass on many of those same abilities to his sons. He loved fishing, hunting, playing banjo, and motorcycling. Joe was an active member of Kvernes Lutheran Church, CNDSTR, and Eagles Aerie 2923. Over the years, he served on the church board, Munster Elevator board, ASCS committee, and Pleasant Prairie township board. He was the recipient of the “Good Neighbor Award” in 1999, for his selfless, exemplary care and giving of his time and abilities for the good of others. Those he leaves to mourn his passing include his wife Marjorie; two sons, Gary (Kathy) and David (Karen), both of New Rockford; two daughters, Shelley (Kent) Rigsby, Jamestown, ND, and Patti (Peter) Larson, Sheyenne, ND; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; four brothers-in-law, Edwin Peterson, Glenn (Judy) Cudworth and Douglas Cudworth, all of New Rockford, Clair (Becky) Cudworth, Bismarck; sister-in-law Marlys (Merle) Hanson, of CA; and several nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, his only sister Sigrid Peterson, and two half-brothers, Palmer and Arnold Anderson.
PRAYER SERVICE: Friday 7PM at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, ND FUNERAL SERVICE: Kvernes Lutheran Church, rural Carrington, ND DATE AND TIME: Saturday, July 12,2014 at 10:00AM BURIAL: Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford, ND |
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Name: Lavonn Anderson Yuvaraj
Date: September 21, 2015
Message: Dearest Andersons, Although I've talked to Margie, Raj and I must share with the rest of the family our deepest sympathies. Joe was genuine. Caring. Warm. Loving. Nothing pretentious. God loving. My dad and mom always held Joe in such high regard and were grateful for his friendship. How fortunate that I, too, was blest to have known him.
Raj and Lavonn
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Name: The Williams Family
Date: 07-23-14
Message: Offering my deepest condolences at this time. May you find comfort in knowing that your dear loved one is resting now... merely sleeping and that soon Rev. 21:1-4 and Psalms 37:29 will soon be a reality.... that soon we'll be able to see our loved ones again in a paradise earth no longer plagued with death, tears or pain. "The former things will have passed away."
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Name: Rodger & Marie Williams
Date: 7-16-14
Message: Marjorie and Patti and family,
So sorry to read of Joe's passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Rodger and Marie
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Name: Ruth Zidon
Date: 7/11/2014
Message: Dear Marjorie, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time for you and your family. What wonderful memories you will have of Joe during this time to help you.
Love, Ruth
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Name: John & Elva Topp
Date: 7-11-14
Message: We're thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Our sympathy to you Marjorie and your families.
Elva & John
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Name: Claire and Jill Vigesaa
Date: 7/11/14
Message: Marjorie, Gary, Kathy and family, Jill and I wish to pass on our condolences and sympathy to you and your family. Joe and your family were/are good stewards. May the God of Comfort watch over you.
Claire and Jill Vigesaa
***Name: Mitch and Lori Ellingson
Date: 7/11/2014
Message:
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Joe, he was a good man. Thinking of you, and your entire family, during this difficult time. Hold on to the memories to get you through, and he will be watching over you.
Blessings,
Mitch and Lori
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Name: Glenn and Judy Cudworth
Date: July 11, 2014
Message: Dear Margie, Shelley, Gary , Patti Jo, and David Ralph and Families, Our hearts go out to you. We will miss Joe's bodily presence, that's for sure. But he left so much of himself behind..even now I feel him near and know that you always will. What a privilege for so many having him in our lives. Our Great Love, Glenn and Family, Diane and Family, Cheryl and Family
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Name: Bucky & Debbie
Date: July 10th
Message: Dear Margie and family:
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Yet am so glad that we stopped at the hospital to see him. So many good memories of him and your place. And again being able to share them with him, these are happy ,fond ,memories that will always be there. This world would be a much better place if there were more like him!
Bucky and Debbie
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Name: Marlys Hanson
Date: July 10, 2014
Message: Dear Sister and family,
We send our love and best thoughts for you and your family. It is difficult to say good-bye to anyone as exemplary as Joe - he will live on in all our hearts and in your wonderful family. Love, Marlys and Merle
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Name: Bill and Becky Cudworth
Date: July 9, 3014
Message: Dear Sister Marjorie and family,
We were very sad to here that Joe passed away. But as the minister said at Becky's Mom funeral today. Love does not stop ; it continues. Joe was such a good man and you have a wonderful family. We are glad he got to enjoy all of you so much and as he said " he will miss you all of you too."
Love, Bill and Becky