Longtime Williston Resident Sharon Anderson Dies at 88

Anderson was a devoted sister and grandmother who remained close to her family until the end.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Sharon Anderson, an 88-year-old resident of Williston, North Dakota, passed away on February 5, 2026 at CHI St. Alexius in Williston. She was born in Bismarck, North Dakota in 1937 and spent much of her life in the Williston area, including on her husband's family farm in Keene, North Dakota. Anderson is survived by her daughter, granddaughter, and several siblings.

Why it matters

Anderson's life story reflects the tight-knit community and family values that have long defined small-town North Dakota. Despite facing the loss of several close family members over the years, she remained devoted to staying connected with her loved ones until the end.

The details

Sharon Anderson was born in Bismarck, North Dakota in 1937 to William and Agnes Zimmiond, along with her twin sister who was her lifelong best friend. She had one daughter, Marie, from her first marriage. In 1972, she married Curtis Anderson and they made their home on his family farm in Keene, North Dakota. After Curtis retired in 1995, they began taking daily trips to Williston to visit Sharon's sister Shirley, and often continued on to Sidney, Montana to see their friend Pat. In their later years, they moved closer to Williston and then to a senior living community, where they continued to enjoy visits from family.

  • Sharon Anderson was born on March 15, 1937.
  • She married Curtis Anderson on July 6, 1972.
  • Curtis Anderson retired from Amoco Pipeline in 1995.
  • Sharon Anderson passed away on February 5, 2026.

The players

Sharon Anderson

An 88-year-old resident of Williston, North Dakota who passed away on February 5, 2026.

Curtis Anderson

Sharon Anderson's husband, with whom she lived on his family farm in Keene, North Dakota after their marriage in 1972.

Marie

Sharon Anderson's daughter from her first marriage.

Summer Binde

Sharon Anderson's granddaughter, who helped care for her and her husband in their later years.

Karen Lambert

Sharon Anderson's sister, who moved back to Williston to be closer to Sharon in her later years.

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The takeaway

Sharon Anderson's life exemplified the enduring importance of family and community in small-town North Dakota, as she remained devoted to staying connected with her loved ones despite facing the loss of several close relatives over the years.