Cheryl Bergstrom, 62, Fargo, ND died on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Essentia Health after a courageous battle with cancer.
Cheryl Lynn Bergstrom was born on June 7, 1954 to Orlean and Loraine (Hendrickson) Bergstrom in Grand Forks, ND. She was raised in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School in 1972. Following graduation, she worked at various jobs while attending Aakers Business College.
Cheryl made her career in the banking industry, working at a local bank in Grand Forks until moving to Colorado. She was employed as a loan officer at Fitzsimons Credit Union in Aurora for several years before returning to North Dakota to be near family. Cheryl worked at Noridian until her passing.
Playing cards and other games with her family were some of her favorite pastimes. Cheryl was also an avid reader, especially mystery novels. She cherished the time she spent camping and exploring the parks in Colorado with her son, Zach. She also enjoyed when they cooked together. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she treasured every moment with them and looked forward to their phone conversations.
Cheryl will be fondly remembered by her family for her love of organizing, detailed calendars, and her ability to remember very specific details about her loved ones’ family events.
She is survived by her son, Zachary (Theresa) Bergstrom; grandchildren, Abigail and Ethan; siblings, Gary (Janet) Bergstrom, Linda (John) Lund; brother-in-law, Garry Bjelde; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Carol Bjelde; brother, Harlan Bergstrom.
Michael Gendreau
Cheryl Bergstrom
June 07, 1954 - October 12, 2016
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Cheryl Bergstrom, 62, Fargo, ND died on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Essentia Health after a courageous battle with cancer.
Cheryl Lynn Bergstrom was born on June 7, 1954 to Orlean and Loraine (Hendrickson) Bergstrom in Grand Forks, ND. She was raised in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School in 1972. Following graduation, she worked at various jobs while attending Aakers Business College.
Cheryl made her career in the banking industry, working at a local bank in Grand Forks until moving to Colorado. She was employed as a loan officer at Fitzsimons Credit Union in Aurora for several years before returning to North Dakota to be near family. Cheryl worked at Noridian until her passing.
Playing cards and other games with her family were some of her favorite pastimes. Cheryl was also an avid reader, especially mystery novels. She cherished the time she spent camping and exploring the parks in Colorado with her son, Zach. She also enjoyed when they cooked together. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she treasured every moment with them and looked forward to their phone conversations.
Cheryl will be fondly remembered by her family for her love of organizing, detailed calendars, and her ability to remember very specific details about her loved ones’ family events.
She is survived by her son, Zachary (Theresa) Bergstrom; grandchildren, Abigail and Ethan; siblings, Gary (Janet) Bergstrom, Linda (John) Lund; brother-in-law, Garry Bjelde; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Carol Bjelde; brother, Harlan Bergstrom.