Mary Frances Jeske

She was an amazing women and filled with such faith. I had her at Carroll for Native American Literature. When she moved back to Butte I would accept her unique soups (peanut butter cucumber, lentil with seaweed, butternut squash with raisens etc...) each week during Lent when I gave her and a few other women from the parish a ride to Lenten devotions. With great affection we refered to her stride as the teaberry shuffle...awyas in touch with the wonder of creation. Mary Frances thanks for...

Mary Frances was a caring, private, and sensitive teacher.
To graduate from Carroll in the 1960's one had to pass both written and oral comprehensive examinations in both your major and minor. My minor was English. My English classes had been spread over 10 years at three universities.
I flunked my first written English comprehensive; thus I could not take my oral comp. (No pass; no graduate).
After cramming over Easter vacation, I managed to pass my English written...

We have such wonderful memories of Mrs. Jeske and our interactions with her in the early 1960's when we were students at Carroll. She was such a sweet, kind person who was able to convey to everyone around her that they were cared for and very special.
She presented us with a wonderful Bel-leek butter plate as a wedding gift and we have cherished the memories that it brings us of her.

She was a wonderful friend to my family, sharing many holiday dinners at our house. When I moved to Butte she lived just down the street and I would run over to shovel her walk after each snow storm and someone else would have already beat me to it. Everyone loved and admired her. She will always have a special place in my heart.

MARY FRANCES JESKE EULOGY
(As close as I can remember what I said)

Good Morning!

My name is Ron Laird, I am Mary Frances's nephew and Ned Laird's son, who was Mary Fran's youngest brother. I am representing all of Mary Fran's nieces and nephews today as they have sent me different memories and comments they have. They have sent me several pages of information, so I attempted to condense it into common thoughts. Some of their thoughts will echo what Father Hall said...

Mary Frances was a wonderful friend to my father, Ole Ueland. My father has passed also but we wish to send our condolences and sympathy. She was a beautiful lady.
Love,
Martha Ueland Cooney

My husband and I met Mary Frances about three years ago while attending a film series at the public library in Butte. I was drawn to her for the reason that her entire being radiated beauty and warmth - I couldn't help but go to her and say something. After meeting her, my husband joined our conversation and realized that she taught him at Carroll College – Mary Frances even remembered the story that my husband had written for a class assignment some 30 years ago. The three of us developed...

What a blessing it was to have Mary Frances as our neighbor and friend. With her rosy cheeks and contagious smile she always made you feel like you were special. Even when she wasn't feeling well she would come outside to thank you for even the simplest gesture and give blessings to you and your loved ones. She joined us on Christmas a few years ago and lit up the whole house with her smile and warmth. Our last visit was just before Christmas at the nursing home. She was delighted with the...

Mary Frances was such a wonderful woman. Having her as part of our family was a blessing in itself. Ill never forget every Christmas she would bring me a neatly wrapped book, an American Girl cookbook. I loved baking out of it and a few times I'd bring her and my gramma samples! :) She will truly be missed. Love you