Carolee Sanderson Chalmers went to be with The Lord on Friday April 28, 2023. There will be a service on Saturday, May 27th at 11am at the Methodist Church in Claremont SD.
CaroleewasbornonJanuary 10th, 1944, to Lloyd and Mildred (Scales) Sanderson in Seattle Washington. After a few years in Seattle, they moved to Claremont, South Dakota where she and her three brothers, Larry, Lenny, and Lorrie were raised.
In December 1961 in Claremont, she married Steve Bride. They welcomed their son, Scott, followed by their daughter, Stephanie. They lived in Minneapolis, Aberdeen, Bismarck, and Great Falls. While raising two children Carolee was an artist and a waitress. After divorcing Steve, Carolee opened Nails Etc in Great Falls. Nails Etc. was her pride and joy, but after many years, she joined forces with LJ’s Hair and Nails until her retirement.
Carolee was married to Bill Chalmers, and was also a full time caregiver for her special friend, George “Tes” Teslovich, until his passing. Carolee loved to cook and bake; her grandkids and great grandkids will miss her special Pretzel with Attitude recipe. She was an avid antique collector, especially of cut glass and cranberry glass. She was a member of Questers Antique Club for many years. Carolee loved to play cards or cribbage with family, Ray Schott, and other friends. Carolee returned to South Dakota annually for “Corn Days”, and would freeze many gallons of corn to share with family and friends. She will always be remembered for her dressing up with one of her beautiful fur coats and one of her pretty hats. She was a member of The Red Hat Society. Carolee deeply loved her family, friends, and dogs.
Carolee is survived by her son, Scott Bride of Great Falls, her daughter, Stephanie (Aaron) Johnson of Great Falls, Brothers Leonard (Elizabeth) Sanderson of Mina, South Dakota; Lorrie (Carla) Sanderson of Claremont, South Dakota. Grandson Boemont Bride, grandson Vince (Trina) Bride, Grandson Levi (Kenna) Johnson, great grandsons Joc and Jax; Granddaughter Desiree (Ty) Vinson, great grandsons Lane, Rhett, Colt; Grandson Casey Johnson; Grandson Trevor (Lexi) Johnson and many special nieces and nephews.
Carolee is proceeded in death by her parents Lloyd and Mildred, brother Larry “Sandy” Sanderson, and Bill Chalmers.
