Frances Mary Anderson

Francis (Fran) was born in Eveleth, MN in 1921. Graduated from Eveleth Highschool in 1940. Married Chester Chet Anderson May 30, 1948 in Illinois. They moved to Bemidji MN. Fran and Chet had 2 daughters, Sandy (1949) and Gwen (1951). Fran graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Bachelor's of Science from Bemidji State in education in July 1959 after receiving a 3 year elementary degree in 1957. Fran enjoyed playing bridge, joining friends at Perkins, golfing and staying active including her treadmill and gardening. Fran was also into her genealogy. Fran passed away November 2023.

A Memorial Gathering to celebrate the lives of Fran, Sandy, and Gwen Anderson will be held Friday, May 29, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00pm at the Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home in Bemidji, MN. Inurnment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Bemidji, MN.

Proceeded in death by her parents and Chester (Chet) Anderson.

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