Mary Jaszkowiak

Mary J. Jaszkowiak, 79, Moorhead MN; passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3rd in Fargo.

Mary was born April 14, 1941 the daughter of Joseph and Emma Becker. She was raised and educated in Bismarck, ND. After high school she attended and graduated from Bismarck State College. Mary and Tom were married in September of 1963 in Bismarck. Mary worked as a secretary for the state of North Dakota and various private companies until she retired in 2004. After that she and Tom moved to Moorhead to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

Mary enjoyed bowling on a women’s league for several years where she developed friendships and went to national championships. She was an avid reader and enjoyed various crafts especially ceramics. Mary was active in organizations such as Elkettes, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts. She also loved spending time with her family camping and boating.

Mary is survived by her husband Tom; her children Julie, Jeff (Jenny) and grandchildren Logan and Trinity Jaszkowiak.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Joseph and Emma Becker and her sister; Rosella Ronning.