Elaine J. Andersen, 70, of Killdeer, ND, passed away on May 28, 2025 at the CHI St. Alexius Medical Center in Dickinson.

Mass of Christian Burial for Elaine will held on Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Killdeer, ND.  Fr. Joseph Evinger will celebrate the Mass.  Elaine will be buried in the Bowman Cemetery at 3:00pm.  There will be a Rosary and Vigil Service for Elaine on Thursday, June 12. 2025 at 7:00 pm at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Killdeer.

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Elaine Joyce Andersen 70 went to be with our Heavenly Father on May 28,2025 surrounded by her loving family.  Elaine was born on August 30,1954 in Littleton, CO the youngest sibling of Robert and Helen (Kollath) Nielson.  She grew up and graduated in Littleton.  She met the love of her life, Neal Andersen,while he was washing his car next door to her family home.  The two married in Englewood, CO on December 1, 1972.  They moved to Bowman, ND where they raised their two boys, Jesse and Josh.  After Neal passed, Elaine moved to Killdeer to be closer to her family and grandkids.  Elaine had many talents.  Over the years, she worked at Dale's Clothing in Bowman, KMM and the Hilltop Home of Comfort inKilldeer.  She built many wonderful relationships and memories during this time.  Elaine had a talent and passion for growing just about anything.  Her green thumb was evident when you drove by her house.  She was also an avid baker and loved baking with her granddaughters.  She also loved crafts, shopping on QVC, and always had HG TV on when you would visit her.  Her family was her pride and joy, especially her grandchildren.  She loved following all their events and was their number one supporter.  She was the pillar of the family, and her faith and strength were evident throughout her life.  This beautiful trait will live on in her family.

Elaine is survived by her son Jesse and Josh (Becki), grandson Jace, and granddaughters Josey and Taylee all of Killdeer, brother Bob (Johnye), sisters Linda Nielson, Jean Harrel, Ginny (Dick) Wack all of Littleton, CO, and her loving nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Neal Andersen, her brother Bill Nielson, mother Helen and father Robert.