Elizabeth Anderson

Elizabeth Anderson

July 01, 1923 - February 06, 2013

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Elizabeth (Betty) Ruth (Schlichenmayer) Anderson, 89, of Jamestown, N.D., graciously stepped into glory, surrounded by family and under the care of Eventide at Hi-Acres staff and JRMC Hospice.

Betty Anderson was born on July 1, 1923, in Turtle Lake, N.D., to John and Elizabeth (Seibel) Schlichenmayer. As a young girl she committed her life to Jesus as her Lord and Savior. She lived as a follower of Jesus the rest of her life. Betty worked as a teacher at a rural school house near Gackle, N.D., where she met Jalmer Anderson. On Sept. 5, 1948, they were married. After working for a year at Northern Gospel Mission in Angora, MN, Jalmer and Betty settled on his family farm where they raised their eight children and farmed the land. Betty was always very active in her church and was presently a member at Temple Baptist in Jamestown.. In 1994 she was chosen North Dakota Mother of the Year.
Following the death of her husband, Betty moved to Jamestown. She volunteered at the Frontier Village little school, lead many Bible studies, including one for women at Stutsman County Correction Center. For 17 years she worked with the Senior Companion program and was a companion to 43 different individuals in Jamestown. Betty will always be remembered as an encourager, a good friend and as the penguin lady to children in AWANA.

Elizabeth is survived by seven of her children: Sheila (Rory) Metz of Alfred, ND; Bill (Carol) Clinton, MO; Jean Titlbach Praire DuChein, WI; Josie (John) Quay of Hannahan, SC; Jim of West Fargo, ND; Carleen (Garry) Pennington of Lynnwood, WA; Carlton (Jill) of Blair, NB; brother Ruben Schlichenmayer of Bismarck ND; sister Marion Kirschman of Bottineau, ND; 20 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, four sisters, husband Jalmer Anderson and son Jon (Sparky) Anderson.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Temple Baptist Church in Jamestown, ND.

Visitation/Family will call on friends: Friday, Feb. 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church in Jamestown N.D.

Interment will be made at Saari Cemetery South of Gackle, ND.

In lieu of flowers, Betty would like memorials given to JRMC Hospice, Life Change Camp or Gideons International.

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Bob & Sharon Meier
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We have been friends of Jean's for many years. She has often talked of her mother with great respect and admiration. She was a great lady, and you, her family, have a most wonderful heritage. The dignity of her life and her death speak well of her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. We are sorry for your loss, and we are happy for her gain. You are a very blessed family.
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Donna Lorenz
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Dear Jean and family members, What a beautiful well lived life your mother had; I was honored to have met Betty during her visits to PdC. I find myself smiling through tears. Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy, Donna Lorenz
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Debbie & Dale Holmstrom
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Dear Families, We feel your pain with the loss of your loved one and you all are in our prayers. We have many wonderful memories of Betty and her smile, concern and helping hands will never be forgotten by us. We thank God for her stay here on earth. With much love, Debbie, Dale & Amy Holmstrom
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Charlotte Grohnke
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Will miss Betty around the village this summer. She helped in so many ways and enjoyed visiting with the tourist. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Charlotte Grohnke.
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LeAnna Brown
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I am so sorry to hear about Betty's passing. She was a wonderful person to visit with. I enjoyed talking with her. She will be missed by many!!
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deanna hardtke
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i so enjoyed working with betty in the Senior Companion Program. I "replaced" her with 3 companions but of course no one can replace her. She was so proud of her family---rightly so.

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