Anita Bedessem, 96, of Bradenton, FL passed away on Saturday, September 16th. She leaves behind her daughter Julie, son-in-law Bruce and beloved grandog Ace. She is also survived by her nephews Jack Bedessem of Laramie, WY, Jim Bedessem of Lutz, FL, niece Kari Stoltenberg of Garretson, SD and sister-in-law Janyce Bedessem of Lutz, FL.
Anita was born in 1927 to Lula and Torre Hanson and raised in Webster, SD. She was an accomplished majorette during her high school years at Webster High. In 1950 she married her childhood sweetheart, Pete Bedessem, and they went on to have seventy wonderful years together while living in South Dakota, Alabama, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Atlanta, and Bradenton.
Anita worked throughout her life as a dental assistant and dental claims supervisor until she retired from Cigna in 1990. After retiring and relocating to Tara Golf and Country Club in Bradenton, Anita enjoyed traveling, playing golf, playing bridge, and painting.
She cherished her many friendships and will be remembered for her love of animals, her family, her church, and God. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, 12902 Magnolia Dr, Tampa FL 33612.
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