Marjorie (Cudworth) Anderson, age 92, died on June 15, 2025, at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, ND. She was born on May 3, 1933, in Pleasant Prairie Township, Eddy County. The oldest of five children, she was raised on the family farm by her parents, Clair and Leone (Williams) Cudworth. She received her elementary education at rural schools and graduated from Sheyenne High School in 1950. She attended Valley City State Teachers College and taught in the Sheldon Township rural school for three years.

On November 27, 1954, she married Joseph (Joe) Anderson at Jamestown, ND. They farmed together and raised four children 10 miles east of New Rockford. When their sons took over the farming operation, she remained actively involved, assisting in many ways, until she retired to New Rockford in 2018.

She found joy in tending to her flower and vegetable gardens and preserving the harvest through canning. Her dill pickles became a well-loved favorite among family and friends. Always thoughtful and generous, she gathered bouquets of fresh flowers to deliver to others, simply to brighten their day. For those who lived farther away, she was known to send beautifully handwritten letters.

Principles she both modeled and encouraged were kindness, generosity, and work ethic. The devoted and loving care she extended to her mother-in-law and mother in their later years was exemplary.

She was an active member of Kvernes Lutheran Church and served many years as Treasurer. She also served on the Eagles Auxiliary, Lutheran Home Homettes Auxiliary, Pleasant Prairie Township Board, Farmers Home Administration, and the Community Credit Union Supervisory Committee. She gave of herself in many volunteer efforts over the years.

Left to mourn her passing are her four children: Shelley (Kent) Rigsby of Jamestown; Gary (Kathy) Anderson of New Rockford; Patti (Peter) Larson of Sheyenne; and David (Karen) Anderson of New Rockford. Nine grandchildren: Sherena (Dustin) Jeske, Plymouth, MN; Laura (Ryan) Hager, New Rockford; Kenny (Sarah) Anderson, Fargo; Shantell (Cory) Holen, Mapleton; Andrew Anderson, Foster City, CA; Amber (Mitch) Sylling, Devils Lake; Joanna Larson, Sheyenne; Eric Anderson, Bismarck; and Sandra Larson, Plymouth, MN. Twelve great-grandchildren: Amaya and Norah Jeske; Josslyn, Jakoby, Damian, Owen, Jameson, and Keaton Hager; Kason and Brooks Holen; and Weston and Boden Sylling. Three siblings: Glenn (Judy) Cudworth, New Rockford; Marlys (Merle) Hanson, Yucca Valley, CA; and Douglas Cudworth, Sheyenne. One sister-in-law: Becky Cudworth, Bismarck, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her husband of nearly 60 years, Joe, her parents, grandparents, and brother Clair William (Bill) Cudworth.

Marjorie (Marge) was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, neighbor, and friend. She will be dearly missed.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:21

Marge’s Visitation will be Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 1:00PM-4:30PM at Evans Funeral Home in New Rockford, and from 6:00PM – 7:00PM followed by a Prayer Service at 7:00PM all at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd Chapel, 1226 1st Ave N, New Rockford.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 2:00PM at Kvernes Lutheran Church, 939 73rd Ave NE, Carrington, ND.

Her Burial will be at the Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford.