A Memorial Service for Norma J. Anderson, 91, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Valley City, ND, will be held on November 29, 2024, at New Life Assembly in Valley City. Burial will follow the service at Fairview Cemetery in Sanborn, ND. She passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Bethany on University.
Norma was born in Valley City, ND, on September 6, 1933, to Edward and Agnes Artis. While working in Valley City, she met the love of her life, Edward Rambow. They were married on November 28, 1955, and together raised three daughters: Nancy, Susan, and Cheri. After Edward Rambow’s death in 1990, Norma moved to Hawley, MN, to be closer to her daughters.
While living in Hawley, she met Edward W. Anderson, and they were married on May 1, 1997. After their marriage, she relocated to Fargo, ND.
Norma was a devoted member of the Assembly of God Church in Valley City, where she enjoyed singing and serving the Lord in various ways. She was also a lifetime member of the Western Minnesota Steam Thresher’s Reunion.
Norma had many hobbies, including playing games, baking, reading, quilting, and spending time with close friends. However, her greatest joy was spending time with her three daughters and their families.
She is survived by her daughters: Nancy (Gary) Ronsberg of Hawley, MN; Susan (Paul) Maly of Fargo, ND; and Cheri (Steve) Merrill of Hawley, MN; six grandchildren: Michael, Dustin, Matthew, Shawn, Christopher, and Jeramy; and five great-grandchildren: Taylin, Stetson, Cathrine, Edward, and Phillip.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Agnes Artis; her two husbands, Edward Rambow and Edward Anderson; her sister, Nana; and one grandchild, Tyler.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel in Valley City. An online guestbook is available at www.olivernathanchapel.com.