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Published January 09, 2013, 12:00 AM

Doreen B (Paulson) Anderson

Doreen B (Paulson) Anderson- 86, of Drayton ND passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in Altru Hospital Grand Forks, ND.

Doreen was born on Feb. 14, 1926, to John and Emma (Sjoo) Paulson, in Marshall County MN where she grew up. She later worked for the Herbert Mortenson’s as a nanny/Mom’s helper, and met the neighbor boy Irvin “Pete” Anderson. They were married on Nov 22, 1947, at Salem Lutheran Church, rural Stephen MN. They made their home in Teien Township and were engaged in farming until retirement. She lived on the farm until her death. Doreen was a member of Skjeberg Lutheran Church of rural Drayton and was very active in the WELCA and sewing quilts for the missions. Doreen especially enjoyed doing embroidery on dish towels and making quilts for new babies, and shopping trips with her good friends, Sherry and Jan. She was an avid Nascar fan, and her love of flowers showed in her flower beds and yard. She loved the annual summer picnics at Sharon & Bill’s, and Diane’s annual Paulson Christmas/Buddy’s birthday party after Christmas.

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