Jackie Kennedy

Jackie Kennedy, age 51, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away under the care of Sanford Hospice House on Sunday, September 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Jacqueline Annette Doyle was born on May 7, 1974, to Tom and Judy (Anderson) Doyle in Fargo, North Dakota. She was raised in Hawley, Minnesota. She was a loving older sister to her two younger siblings, Neil and Leslie.

Jackie graduated from Hawley High School in 1992 and Northwest Technical College in 1995, where she studied data entry.

On September 21, 1996, Jackie married Scott Kennedy. They enjoyed 29 happy years of marriage together and welcomed their two sons, Sam and Jake.

Jackie was a devoted mother to her boys and beamed with pride when she spoke of them. Despite her illness, she made every effort to support them at every school event and baseball game. She enjoyed watching them both grow into fine young men and celebrated their every accomplishment. In May 2025, Jackie was so pleased to welcome her daughter-in-law, Madison, into the family as well.

For over 20 years, Jackie worked in the Surgery Scheduling department at Sanford Health, retiring in 2025 as the Surgery Scheduling Coordinator. Throughout her career, Jackie positively impacted the lives of numerous physicians and patients. She was well respected for her skills and creativity. Her impact will be felt for years to come, and she will be forever missed by her colleagues.

Jackie was a creative person, talented at crafts and home projects. She loved to go to a “junk hunt” and find treasures. She loved to read and watch movies. She loved traveling with her family- especially to the beach. She always had her nails done perfectly and was creative in her designs. Jackie loved to celebrate holidays and Christmas was her favorite. Jackie will be remembered for her thoughtful gift giving and how special she made everyone around her feel.

Jackie will be missed most for her sense of humor, her smile and laughter, and for her kindness to everyone. She was a cherished friend to so many.

Jackie is survived by her loving husband, Scott Kennedy of Fargo; her two children – Sam (Madison) Kennedy and Jake Kennedy, both of Fargo, ND; her parents Tom and Judy Doyle of Hawley, MN; her siblings – Neil (Phim) Doyle of Hastings, MN; and Leslie (Jeff) Annis of Farmington, MN. Also surviving is her grandmother, Audrey Doyle; and her nieces and nephew – Kayla, Chase, Gabriela, Nathalia, and Annabella.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents – George Doyle, and Alvin and Elaine Anderson; and her mother-in- law, Rose Kennedy.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11 AM Monday, September 22, 2025, at Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church – East Campus in Moorhead, MN – with a visitation one hour prior

PRAYER SERVICE: 5 PM Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center in Fargo – with a visitation beginning at 3 PM

BURIAL: Riverside Cemetery in Fargo