Celeste Andresen

Celeste Andresen, 60, beloved sister, wife, aunt, and friend, died on September 18, 2020. Born and raised in Raritan, NJ, she was a long-time resident of San Manuel, Arizona, where she lived with her husband Jim. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Antoinette Andresen of Raritan.

For Celeste, nature was her work, recreation, and sanctuary. She loved her job with The Nature Conservancy as a land manager on the 7B Ranch on Arizona's San Pedro River. She was an avid birder who loved plants, animals, and the cycles of the Earth. Celeste loved the Desert Southwest where she hiked and camped, but she also loved the East Coast, where she often visited her cherished family.

She was a passionate advocate for the environment. She was at home in the desert, where she was a steward of the land. She dedicated herself to the preservation of nature for the future of all life. Though her stature may have been small, anyone who knew Celeste knew her gigantic heart.

Celeste is survived by husband James Bergstrom, brother Doug Andresen (Clare), brother Marc Andresen (Kris Cupillari), sister Jennifer Armstrong (Mike), brother Karl Andresen (Jean Sarantos), brother Matt Andresen (Loring Nagle), nephew Jake Andresen (Amanda), niece Sarah Andresen, and many relatives and friends.

Contributions may be made to The Nature Conservancy: https://www.nature.org/en-us/membership-and-giving/donate-to-our-mission/other-ways-to-give/honor-and-tribute-giving/

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 418 South State Street, Clarks Summit.