Jean Anderson

Profile Updated: October 11, 2018
Jean Anderson
Residing In: Maplewood, MN USA
Occupation: Retired County Social Worker
Yes! Attending Reunion
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10/11/2018 - I am Retired. Most recent position was as a Dakota County Social Worker, where I was a worker for 25 plus years. I loved being a SW, especially working with elders and adults with disabilities.

I also continue with my singing - solos in weddings, funerals, church choir. And I am also continuing my interest in community theatre.

I just adopted a 3 year old male cat, who is very energetic, and who I love much. I continue to be a Minnesota Twins fan, no matter how they do.

I hope to see many or All of you at our 50th High School Reunion. It is fun being on this Reunion Committee.
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I first attended Lakewood Junior College (now Century College). Then I transferred to Mankato State College (now MN State University-Mankato). I got my Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work. I worked at various social service agencies. Then I started at Dakota County Social Services in 1989. I first worked as an Intake Social Worker, then an Adult Protection Social Worker, and then an Adult Services Assessment Social Worker. I retired on August 29, 2014, after 25 plus years. I loved being a social worker, and had wanted to be one since I was young.

I also perform in community theatre - both in musicals and non-musicals. I love doing theatre. I have performed in many plays. The theatres have included the old Chimera Theatre, Lakeshore Players Theatre, Patchwork Theatre, Corcoran Park Theatre, etc. This has also included participating in the Minnesota Fringe Festival, a fun and exciting experience.

I also sing solos - for weddings, funerals, at church. I very much enjoy singing.

I am a MN Twins fan - love them no matter what they do.

I also love animals, our family had many dogs, some cats, etc., while growing up. I had one cat, Jasmine, who lived over 15 years. I now have Belle, who is now about 10 years old.

School Story:

My twin sister, Judy, and I and good friends loved to go to the football and hockey games, to cheer the team. I have many fond memories of this. I was also involved in the Spanish Club, and we did many fun things, including making tacos for our home basketball games, to sell. Mrs. Moran, Louis Moran's mother, taught us how to make the tortillas, which were difficult to make. I loved the experience in working on some plays - though at that time, I was not comfortable to be on-stage. Things change, I guess.

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Mar 16, 2026 at 9:32 PM

I'm so sad and so sorry to hear that Bob has died. He was a great guy. We attended North St Paul High School together. Right before our Senior Year in HS, some of us took a Summer School class - involving Theatre. Bob was a part of this Summer Program. The Play was "Blythe Spirit", a great comedy. We students and our teacher built the set, worked on the costumes, the lights, everything involved with this play. And we put the play one once in the summer. Then Senior Year, I was fortunate to sit next to Bob in an extra Study Hall we had in the auditorium. I would watch Hee Haw on TV, and tell Bob some of the jokes from that show. He just didn't appreciate these jokes. Oh well. He would draw beautiful Theatre Sets, such as from a play, just by hand, not looking at any picture. Bob was very talented as an artist, and as an actor. And he was a very nice guy. We Emailed back and forth right before our Class's 50th Reunion. He was at his Professorship position in North Carolina. He didn't think he would he able to come to our Class Reunion. He mentioned something about having some health issues that prohibited him from coming. He didn't go into detail. I also heard he had an old house he had been working on. I don't know if this was in the past or not. Thanks for the wonderful memories, Bob. I don't remember any of the Hee Haw jokes, and I'm sure you are grateful for that. You were loved by many at North St Paul High School. Jean Anderson

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Mar 04, 2026 at 4:44 PM

Debbie, Happy Birthday to you, a few days early. I hope you have a wonderful Birthday Month. Oh Yes. Birthdays are celebrated for One Whole Month from the Day of Your Birthday!

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Oct 17, 2024 at 2:52 PM

Carol was a Beautiful Awesome woman, who we will greatly miss. She was part of our "Polar Buddies" Group. We planned our 50th H.S. Reunion, and this year, our 55th H.S. Reunion. It was so wonderful getting to know Carol, and her positive outlook, her faith, and her love for her family. Carol was loved by many, family and friends.

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Sep 30, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Mary Jo, HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, A SPECIAL AND AWESOME WOMAN!!!!

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Aug 18, 2024 at 5:23 PM

I'm not sure if I knew Jim or not. He was an Astronomy Professor, and I took as little science as I could. After reading all of this, I so much admire Jim, for both his Knowledge and Love of Rivers and the Surrounding Areas around Rivers, and his Love and Knowledge of Kayaking. From all of the information here, it appears Jim was a really great man.

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Jun 17, 2024 at 2:57 PM

Chris, HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A VERY SWEET AND SPECIAL WOMAN. I remember fondly our 3 years at North St. Paul HS, including cheering on the various teams - Football, Hockey, Basketball, etc. I think our "Cheering" group was one of our Official Cheer Leaders favorites - with All of our School Spirit! Chris, Judy and I really hope to see you at our 55th NORTH ST PAUL HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, on this coming August 22nd. It's going to be at the North St. Paul American Legion, from 4pm-8pm. Judy and I are on the Reunion Committee. For More Info, Go to: northstpaul1969.com. It would be so great to see you. Love, Jean Anderson

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Jan 19, 2024 at 1:03 PM

Dear Judy, HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!! From your twin sister, Jean. Love you much!!!!

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May 30, 2022 at 2:58 PM

Brian, Happy Birthday to you. I hope you get this message from me. It's been awhile since we have communicated back and forth. I believe the last time was when you told me you were a Professor. I am now retired as a County Social Worker. I retired in August 2014. I would love to communicate further with you.
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Jan 25, 2022 at 11:05 AM

Hello John and Cindy, I hope all is well with you two and your family. It is nice to talk to you occasionally via phone John, and to connect with you as well, Cindy. John, you were always fun at high school, and a good friend to both Judy and me.
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Michele was a dear friend of my twin sister's,Judy Anderson Zielinski, and me. We grew up with her in our neighborhood, and went to Hazelwood Elementary School with her, were close with Michele, and her siblings, and her parents. Ten years ago, Michele needed a double lung transplant,almost died before she got this transplant. Michele was doing good for a long while. However, then she started having problems with her one of her kidneys, was placed on a kidney donation list, and had been put on kidney dialysis. She had a Wonderful Awesome husband, Bobby Giancola, they winter in Florida with their adorable little dogs. They went to Florida this year, and this is where our Michele got Covid. With other parts of her body also failing, Michele just couldn't fight off the Covid,and everything else. Michele died with Bobby holding one of her hands, and a good friend,Cindy, holding her other hand, and saying goodbye to her. I will miss Michele so much, her great humor, and her beautiful self. Michele was a gem, a Diamond. We love you, Michele.

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Apr 19, 2021 at 1:29 PM

Linda was a beautiful person and a friend, at John Glenn Jr. High School, and at North St. Paul High School. We also kept in touch for awhile post-high school. I am so sorry that she had this awful disease. She was such a vivacious outgoing woman, full of life. I know that she is in Heaven now, with our Lord God, and free of all pain, and she is smiling her wonderful smile again.

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Jul 09, 2020 at 1:07 AM

Dear Donna, HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, A Dear, Sweet Friend.

Love,
Jean

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