Bette Anderson

Minot

Bette Anderson, 94, Minot, died Saturday, September 27, 2025, in a Minot assisted living facility.

Bette Lu was born August 22, 1931, in Minot, ND to William and Gwane (Goodman) Hahn. She grew up in the community of Gardena, ND, graduating with the Gardena High School Class of 1949. She continued her education in Minot attending Minot Teacher’s College.

Bette was united in marriage to C. Morris Anderson on June 18, 1950. They made their home in Minot and would be blessed with two daughters. Alongside her husband, they owned and operated a dairy operation for seven years until its sale to finance the construction of North Hill Bowl and nearby residential housing developments. Bette served as the bookkeeper for the bowling center and their farming operation was comprised of 10,000 acres at its peak.

Bette was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and was active in the ladies clubs within the church. She also belonged to the Quota Club and was a staple of bowling leagues for many years. This dedication to the sport earned her the Lela Lind Award in 1982 and the Star of Yesteryear in 2004.

Bette enjoyed baking, time spent reading a good book, trips to Las Vegas with her husband and daughters and the many bowling tournaments and national bowling conventions that created many family memories.

Bette will be remembered for being the absolute best mom and ‘Nana’ of all time! Forever we will treasure four generations of boating on Lake Sakakawea, cherishing thousands of memories with family, friends and great times.

Bette is survived by her daughters Rhonda (Greg) DeMakis and Renee (Al) Shirley, both of Minot; grandchildren Charles (Ashley) and Michael (Alicia) DeMakis of Minot, Ryan (Brooke) of West Fargo, Rory (Megan) of Minot and Rody (Jennifer) Selk of Bismarck; great-grandchildren Alexander and Caden DeMakis, Ashton and Lincoln DeMakis, Jackson, Nolan, Adelynn, Mollie, Locke, Luka, Lake, Lottie Selk; in-laws Carole (Jim Critelli) Roach, Fargo, ND, Connie (Richard Carpenter) Anderson, New Hope, MN, Dick Dunn, Colorado Springs, CO and Gene (Laural) Anderson, Broomfield, CO along with numerous nieces and nephews

Bette was preceded in death by her parents, husband C. Morris Anderson, sister Coral DeLong and in-laws Gary and Sharon Anderson, Betty and Vernon Pfau, Peggy and Berry Brown and Corene Dunn.

Funeral Service: Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Minot. To view a recording of the service or to share memories and condolences access her obituary at www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com

Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot

Visitation: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

Memorials are preferred to C. Morris & Bette Anderson Junior Bowling Scholarship, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or to an organization of the donor’s choice.

Published by The Minot Daily News, September 30, 2025.