Myrtle Anderson-Bernier
April 14, 1926 ~ December 13, 2014
Myrtle L. Anderson-Bernier, 88, West Fargo, ND, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Sanford Health, Fargo surrounded by her family.
Myrtle was born April 14, 1926 in Fargo, ND to Donat and Marion (Sauvageau) Tessier. She grew up on a farm near Horace, ND. She married Allan K. Anderson in Fargo on February 2, 1949. From 1959 to 1981 the couple farmed west of Hitterdal, MN where they raised their family of 10 children. She lived in Ulen, MN until 1984 when she moved to Fargo. She began working at Americana Nursing Home in November, 1984. Allan passed away in 1981. She married Thomas Bernier in September, 1997. Thomas passed away in June, 1998.
Her first job was working at the Manchester packaging cookies with her sister Darlene. She loved to camp and spend time at the lake. She loved to cook the fish that her son Ron would bring home. She took great pride in her gardening by comparing numbers of jars of canned goods with her sister-in-laws whom she loved to spend time with.
Her faith was one of the most important things in her life.
Myrtle enjoyed spending time with her family, including her 28 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. At times, her children would refer to her as our “gypsy mom,” as it was difficult to keep track of which of her children she was staying with or spending time with.
She is survived by her children; Carol Estrin, Fergus Falls, MN, Karen (Harold) Roesch, Downer, MN, Diane (Wesley) Carlsrud, Ada, MN, Debbie (Steven) Vigesaa, Moorhead, MN, Connie (Jon) Ambuehl, Hawley, MN, John (Carolyn), Fargo, ND, James (Stacey), Ulen, MN, Ronald, Gwinner, ND, sisters; Phyllis (Ronald) Rekken, Horace, ND, Audrey Offner, Fargo, ND, Margie Compton, Portland, OR, brother, Murray Tessier, West Fargo, ND, daughter-in-law, Jan Anderson, Fargo, ND, step-son, Alan Bernier, Woodinville, WA, 27 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Allan Anderson, second husband, Thomas Bernier, two sons; Arnold and Roger, siblings; Roy Tessier, Darlene Albin, Norman Tessier, Lucille Roerick, Arnold Tessier, son-in-law, Gary Estrin and daughter-in-law, Gloria.
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McMinnville OregonDear Mavis and family,
Hearing of your mother’s passing was sad for me…I always liked your mom. It was always a treat to see her when I would go back home to St Thomas and visit. She and May Hughes were dear ladies and loved by all.
My mother, Bernice Lunde is living here in McMinnville and is 91 yrs. She is still living alone and doing ok
“Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, looking back in memory will help comfort you tomorrow”.
Sincerely, Carol Lunde Olson
Saratoga, CA Our thoughts and prayers are with you , Mavis. Tom & I have memories of your mother’s beautiful smile and patience ways.
Eunice
fargo NdDear Connie and family, thinking of your dear mother mother and each and every one of you. May God hold you all close at this difficult time, and may all your dear memories fill your hearts with peace. With Love, Jan ( it was so nice to see you girls the other night XO )
Cloverdale OregonThis evening I received a call from Uncle Murray telling me that Aunt Myrt passed away last weekend. My wife Rosie and I would like to express our sorrow to her family for their loss, and will be remembered in Mass this Sunday. I will miss our occasional phone calls as they were very uplifting and just plain fun. Rest in peace Auntie. Gary
Portland ORTo the family of Mert Anderson-Bernier:
I am so sorry for the lost of your loved one.
I want to express my sorrow in your loss of your mother. She was always so positive and cheerful when I would talk to her.
I want to thank her children for the love and care they gave my sister during her life time. Murray has told me so many times how wonderful you were to her. What a wonderful family she has raised.
Although I will not be there on Thursday please know that I will be there in spirit.
May your memories of your Mom help you during this difficult time.
VALLEY CITY ND
Karen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is difficult losing a loved one this time of the year.
She will always be with you in your heart and wonderful memories.
Take care my friend.
Linda
Amenia North Dakota
To Connie and family, so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. sending you prayers and a hug.
Fergus Falls My thoughts and prayers to Myrtle’s family. She was a very kind lady and always had a smile.
fargo NdDear Connie and family, thinking of your dear mother mother and each and every one of you. May God hold you all close at this difficult time, and may all your dear memories fill your hearts with peace. With Love, Jan ( it was so nice to see you girls the other night XO ) ;
Cloverdale OregonThis evening I received a call from Uncle Murray telling me that Aunt Myrt passed away last weekend. My wife Rosie and I would like to express our sorrow to her family for their loss, and will be remembered in Mass this Sunday. I will miss our occasional phone calls as they were very uplifting and just plain fun. Rest in peace Auntie. Gary;
Portland ORTo the family of Mert Anderson-Bernier:
I am so sorry for the lost of your loved one.
I want to express my sorrow in your loss of your mother. She was always so positive and cheerful when I would talk to her.
I want to thank her children for the love and care they gave my sister during her life time. Murray has told me so many times how wonderful you were to her. What a wonderful family she has raised.
Although I will not be there on Thursday please know that I will be there in spirit.
May your memories of your Mom help you during this difficult time. ;
VALLEY CITY ND
Karen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is difficult losing a loved one this time of the year.
She will always be with you in your heart and wonderful memories.
Take care my friend.
Linda;
Amenia North DakotaTo Connie and family, so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. sending you prayers and a hug.;
Fergus Falls My thoughts and prayers to Myrtle’s family. She was a very kind lady and always had a smile.
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