Shereen Faber
January 23, 1955 ~ August 13, 2021
“Well done my good and faithful servant, come home now and let me give you rest.”
Shereen Kay Faber answered that call on August 13, 2021.
Shereen was born January 23, 1955, to Ruth and Robert Geske in north Fargo. She graduated from Fargo North High School in 1973. On August 18, 1978, she married Elton Faber. Due to diabetes since she was 6 ½ years old, she began to lose her sight shortly after graduation and postponed her wedding until she was able to learn how to be sufficient in the care of a home and to cook and bake. And could she cook and bake! She was one of the first to receive laser treatment in Mayo Hospital, but it was unsuccessful, but it did not slow her down! In May of 1985, Shereen and Elton were blessed with a daughter, Chelsa. Chelsa went on to have four children that Shereen cherished.
Shereen lost her first leg several years ago and the other leg a year and a half later, but that did not slow her down! Shereen enjoyed the family cabin very much on Upper Cormorant Lake and the fishing and wonderful family time that came with it. Being a synchronized swimmer in high school, she enjoyed swimming with the dolphins in Florida and swimming last winter in Arizona, she also traveled to Thailand twice and attended every play and concert she could with over 53 concerts and 94 plays over the years.
To know her was to love her. Shereen was outgoing, friendly, so courageous, kind, and funny. When denied jury duty due to being blind, she asked them if they hadn’t heard of blind justice! Shereen was an advocate and used puppets to talk in the schools to children about blindness.
She was always smiling and cheerful. It was rare to hear a complaint from Shereen even through her many, many surgeries, the overwhelming obstacles, and her everyday battle with diabetes. She was an inspiration to more people than she knew and will be missed by all.
Shereen was a woman of strong faith, and she knew she was going to somewhere wonderful where she will walk, run, swim and her favorite – drive a car. Her last gesture, being unable to talk, was a thumbs up - - her way of saying “it’s alright, I’m going home now.”
Shereen was preceded in death by her loving father, Robert Geske; father and mother-in-law, Dusty and Nancy Faber; and brother-in-law, Blaine Faber.
She is survived by her mother, Ruth; her husband, and “her rock” of 43 years, Elton; daughter, Chelsa (Dylan) Faber-Sherwood and 4 grandchildren, Aubree, Addison, Brennah and Jayde. Also survived by her brothers Bruce (Nit); Dan (Judy); David (Jackie) as well as her nephews and nieces; Gabrielle, Acacia, Carissa, Isaiah, Alisha, Jonathan, Venessa, Christopher, Bo, Daine, Bobby, Libby, Davis, Josh, Grant, Nick, Sara, Mike, Megan, Jennifer, and Troy.
Visitation will be 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. with prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo.
Funeral Mass will be held at St Mary’s Cathedral on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with a visitation one hour prior.
Shereen was an active board member of NDAB (North Dakota Association of the Blind) and memorials to them is requested and appreciated. NDAB PO Box 824 West Fargo ND 58078.
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Shereen was beloved by those who knew her. We met in college, And she taught us all about diabetes. She always chose our music and had vast memories of (then) albums. I hope she has her legs and sight where she is now. I will miss her. Pat Gimbel
Shereen had a light like no other. Her compasion was contagious. So genuine and lived by thruth. I was blessed that I was her friend. To Elton and Chelsa and Ruth, all I see when I think of her now, is her blue eyes looking directly at me, seeing the lake and walking down on the dock and basking in the beauty of God’s creations and grace. Love you all.
Beautiful obit. Sorry for your loss Elton. I met Shereen several time through my sister-in-law Cathy George.
She will be missed. As an Angel of God she will always be there watching over you all. Plus she will see
the world in a different light. God bless you all.
DOUGLAS and JULIE FROEMKE
We feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to meet Shereen just a view days before she passed away. Chelsa is very lucky to have her as a mother. We found her ability to see and love the people around her amazing. When so many people that can see can’t see what is right in front of them. Her family and friends are in our prayers.
Wow what a strong and happy individual.
Shereen was my niece and a very special person!! All the pain & suffering she went through & yet she was always happy & could do so many things for being blind. I asked her if she could see anything & she said nothing .,Shereen was a very good cook. I loved Shereen & really will miss talking to her on the phone. We talked a lot!! Football time more! So happy she had her faith. Shereen will be missed by so many & such a Blessing to all of us
Shereen always brought so much joy to others. She was a best friend to my sister Joan since childhood and they stayed friends into adulthood. Because of that friendship I often heard news about Shereen. Last summer we visited on the telephone after the loss of her father.
I learned of her blindness in 1977 when I introduced my new baby girl to her.
Shereen will be missed by so many as she had such a loving heart and kind spirit.
Rest In Peace Sweetheart.
Elton and family very sorry for your loss. Thoughts are sent you way in this difficult time.
As a “running buddy” of Danny and Dave, Shereen’s “Irish Twin” brothers, we grew up together in a wonderful neighborhood in North Fargo in the Horace Mann elementary school area. In this cloistered and protected environment, we felt safe and the world was at our feet, Michelson Field, park board skating rinks, the C & C store, Slush Hut, who knew or needed a bigger world? We were Horace Mann Hornets before we were North High Spartans, and Shereen was a part of the safety net we all shared growing up, a constant presence of love and security at the Geske home on the corner of Second Street and Twelfth Avenue North. The bonds of these friendships are strong, and we feel the pain and loss of Shereen with our Geske “brothers” and join them in celebrating her blessed life. Shereen also was the best babysitter my siblings and I ever had! Peace be with the entire Geske clan.
What a beautiful obituary! Chelsea, I’m sorry for your loss. Your mom was an amazing woman! Hold on to all those precious memories!
Hugs and prayers to you and your family and from Dustin too. 🙂
Elton, I never met Shereen, but I wish I had. She sounds like an amazing lady. My thoughts are with you and the whole family.
Our heartfelt sympathies to the entire Geske family. Cherish the memories forever.
Our family is saddened by hearing of Shereen’s passing. As lake neighbor’s we saw her strength and resilience that she displayed with all the physical challenges she experienced. I thank God for the supportive family & friends she had to help assist her with in God’s purpose that the Lord had for her plus including all the issues she went through. Her attitude of positivity exuded through her battles and even though she lost her vision, she could tell you what she saw in colorful detail with excitement; immensely enjoying God’s creation while taking a boat ride on the lake; appreciating every person that stopped at the Geske cabin to visit engaging them and sharing stories.The one memory especially comes to my mind. Her beloved dog that disappeared in the winter time and after family members searched everywhere was thought gone forever only to be found years later next door to her house that a neighbor took. It humbles me that someone who had so little, had so much in love her soul & spirit. Praise Jesus she went home & now can see and walk with her Savior✝️
I HAD A HEART ATTACK THE 29TH OF JUNE, AND I THOUGHT OF WHAT I WANTED MY CHILDREN, FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO KNOW . SHE WOULD FEEL THE SAME! WHEN YOU NEED ME – PUT YOUR ARMS AROUND ANYONE AND GIVE THEM WHAT YOU NEED FROM ME, LOVE DOESN’T DIE !!!. I WAS BLESSED TO KNOW SHEREEN, SHE SHOWED ME WHAT FRIENDSHIP TRUELY WAS , I COULD TELL HER I WAS GETTING GREY HAIR AND WRINKLES, HER COMMENT WAS , I DON’T SEE ANY OF THAT YET ! ALWAYS GOOFED AROUND. CALLED HER ON HOLIDAYS,I TRIED TO GET THE FIRST WORD IN SHE CAUGHT ON FAST- MERRY CHRISTMASS !! RATS SHE GOT ME FIRST. I WILL MISS HER VOICE. OUR LOVE FOR GOD STOOD TALL- ARE YOU GLORIFIED BY HIS PRESENTS, ARE YOU HUGING YOUR DAD, SEEING ALL THE FAMILY HAS TO BE OVERWELMING- I CAN SEE TEARS IN YOUR EYES ! ARE YOU RUNNING IN THE GRASS, ARE THERE ANGELS WATCHING.- ENJOY HEAVEN MY DEAR !! UNTILL WE MEET AGAIN .
Rest in eternal peace.
Hugs and prayers for Shereen’s family. She was such a strong woman and so much fun to visit with. I marveled at her tenacity to be as independent as she could.
Shereen was an amazing person who will be missed by all who knew her. Sympathy and prayers to the family on your loss of a beloved angel. 🙏
Ruth and Family,
I will always remember Shereen. She, despite all her health problems, always made us feel better after her visits to the pharmacy. Such a positive spirit and beautiful soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our deepest sympathy.
Kelly & Sherri Brodsho
I graduated with Shereen. She was such a beautiful person. My prayers are with her family
during this very difficult time. Rest In Peace my friend.
So sorry for the loss of such a strong person and what she has done
is just amazing! Karen and I send out love to all her family and I am
sure she will be missed. Remembering her childhood a neighbor and friend.
Love to all!
Our condolences to Elton and family. Shereen was such a nice and friendly person and so sorry for your loss.