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Mary Messmer
Mary Messmer, 60, died at Sanford Health on March 31, 2021, after enduring various health issues.
She graduated from Century High School in 1978. She enjoyed and excelled in typing and shorthand. Following graduation, Mary worked for Basin Electric for 25 years. She was a contract administrator in the Procurement Department for many years.
She married Terry Messmer on Feb. 26, 1993. Together, they raised Terry's sons, Terry Jr. and Carson. They were married for 21 years and divorced in 2014.
Mary enjoyed boating and fishing on the Missouri River. She was an excellent swimmer and she also loved skiing. She truly enjoyed the outdoors. Mary also loved to travel and took many wonderful trips in her lifetime. Mary was a good cook and a great hostess. She had a knack for planning and helping people with events.
She will be forever loved and missed by her stepchildren, Terry Jr. (Jennifer) Messmer, Oceanside, Calif., and Carson Messmer, Bismarck; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Jane (Frank) Paul, Phoenix, Ariz.; Geralynn (Barry) Bolduc, Laconia, N.H., and Bernie Brusven, Bismarck. She also leaves behind three step grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Jacober and Martha Jacober; her grandparents, John and Marie Baumgartner and Sam Jacober and Elsie Jacober Mai; as well as her sister Linda Brusven.
Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
To share memories of Mary and to sign the online guestbook, go to www.eastgatefuneral.com.
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Del Thompson
April 14, 2021
I worked with Mary for several years, she was always cheerful and pleasant to be around and did well in her work. I will miss her.
Vicki Colis
April 14, 2021
I worked with Mary at Basin Electric. She was a fun gal. She will be greatly missed. Gone way too soon. My sincere condolences to her family
Alicia Barnhardt
April 7, 2021
Mary we always had such great times together! You were a fighter and now an angel looking down on Morgan and I! We love you! Thank you for everything and fly high my beautiful friend! No more pain! No more struggling day after day! You will be dearly missed! Sending love faith and hope to all your family and friends! RIP my beautiful angel!!
Cody Kay Strothman
April 7, 2021
I met Mary Jacober when she was a 'teen angel' and too young to join us at the bar. I followed her life as she moved in and out of mine. Always upbeat and positive even after her Muya-muya surgery in CA in her late 20's and told no one has lived more than 5 years. I was glad to learn it did not contribute to her recent failing health issues. My condolences to her family, step family and to her closest friends and their families. Thank you Terry for being there for her in her last days and hours.
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Judy Willman
April 7, 2021
Mary was a coworker some years back. Always enjoyed our visits. Prayers for strength and comfort for her family and daily friends.
Sheryl Massey
April 7, 2021
Our Deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one, Mary. Saw her a few months ago and she was bright and cheerful. May she Rest In Peace.
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