Karen Ann Kingslien was born in Watertown, SD on August 28, 1943 to Orville and Mabel (Shalley) Kingslien. Karen was married to Merton Anderson on August 4, 1967. They made their home on the family farm near Watford City where they raised three children.

Karen was a beloved and dedicated teacher. She taught in South Dakota, Keene School, Keene, ND and Johnson Corners Christian Academy, Watford City, ND. Karen and Merton were founding members of the Academy and poured their hearts into the school and the students. Karen was a skilled musician and singer sharing her talents with her students, church and community.

Karen’s love for God radiated through her grace, kindness and generosity. Karen blessed many lives by quietly serving behind the scenes, often doing the jobs that went unnoticed by others.

Karen died peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Hilltop Home of Comfort, Killdeer, ND.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband and duet partner, Merton and by her children: Mark and daughter-in-law, Melody; Dean and daughter-in-law, Laura; Dawna Hagerott and son-in-law, Justin; two grandsons, Anderson and Alexander Hagerott, and her sister, Mary Kingslien.
Memorial services for Karen Ann Anderson are at 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 12, 2019, at Cross Point Church in Watford City, ND with Pastor Adrian Timmons officiating. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com.