Darlene Anderson, 89, of Mandan, ND formerly of Tioga, ND passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 at the Edgewood Vista in Mandan, ND.

Darlene (Bergstreser) Anderson was born October 1, 1932 to Gustav and Marie Bergstreser in Flaxton, North Dakota. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and also attended school in Flaxton, ND.

Darlene was united in marriage on November 2, 1950 to Darvin L. Anderson. They moved many times for work purposes and in 1985 again moved back to Tioga where they opened Andy’s Sportshop. Darvin passed away January 5, 1987 and she ran the shop until September 1987 and then closed it.

She worked as a waitress in the Flaxton Cafes in the later 40’s and in ’53. In the 60’s when they lived in Flaxton, she was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, school PTO and the saddle club.

She enjoyed gardening, yard work, fishing, camping, and most of all she loved being with her family and friends.

She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Tioga.

Darlene and Darvin were blessed with 6 children, 18 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Darlene is survived by sons, Rodney (Linda) Anderson of Tioga, ND, Robert (Karen) Anderson of Tioga, Gary (Peggy) Anderson of Bismarck, Michael (Val) Anderson of Bismarck; daughters, Susan (Aaron) Thorson, of McGregor, ND and Pamela Anderson of Bismarck and Brother-in-law Larry (Linda) Anderson of Des Lacs, ND. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her. Grandchildren, Dawn Nelson, Dani Moen, Jeanette Holmen, Brandy Davidson, Robin Hage, Sheila Holmen, Brody Wilcox, Derek Anderson, Amy Anderson, Brody Anderson, Rikki Sundley, Alex Anderson, Joel Anderson, Dusty Anderson, Andrew Anderson, Austin Knudson, Shelby Anderson, Nikyla Anderson; great-grandchildren, Carly and Coy Nelson, Sami and Jarrett Moen, Joel, Jacoby, Jenna Holmen, Trevor Almer, Kyle Iwen, Jessie Almer, Dylan Batzer, Riley Batzer, Olivia, Isaiah, Maiecia and Jayda Dukes; Karter and Eric Anderson, Ashylnn, Madison, Hadlee, Maverick, Alexius, Abby Sundley and Hayven Anderson, Stetson, Porter, Addy Anderson, Ezra, Rowan Knudson; great-great grandchildren, Elliot, Emeila and Brayson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gustav and Marie; husband, Darvin; brothers, Leo Bergstreser, Alfred Bergstreser, Oscar Bergstreser, Arnold Bergstreser, Victor Bergstreser, Otto Bergstreser; sisters, Leona Blom, Wanda Olson, Esther Swenson; half brothers, Clarence Bergstreser, Rueben Bergstreser half-sisters, Mella Klein and Olga Bergstreser.