Andersen, Bessie nee Benhardus Peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus in her 100th year, greeted in Heaven by husband, Elmer, two infant children, son James, grandsons Benard Jr. and 3 Winslow infants, great grandson Kevin Casserly. She leaves behind sons Benard, Joel (Evanthia), Samuel (Nova), Thomas, daughters; Betty (Kenneth) Hodges, Ruth (Leo) Muller, and Esther Chrzanak, sister-in-law, Eunice Benhardus, and 22 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren, and 15 great great grandchildren. Bessie was a proud alumni of Northwestern Univ. St. Paul. Some of her other accomplishments were, teaching vacation bible school, being a minister's wife, working as a church secretary, published poet, volunteer and activity coordinator at Grace Manor. Special thanks to her wonderful caregivers and Allina Hospice Services. "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Phil 1:21 KJV Funeral service to be held Wednesday, February 7th at 11 AM at Washburn-McReavy Hillside Chapel, 2610 19th Ave NE, Mpls, MN 55418, 612-781-1999. Visitation 1 hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Northwestern Univ., St. Paul.

Published on February 6, 2018


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