Beverly Glessner
December 10, 1937 ~ November 23, 2025
Resided in: Fargo, North Dakota
Beverly’s service will be livestreamed below at 2:00 pm, Friday, November 28, 2025
Beverly Glessner, 87, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Bev was born on December 10, 1937 in Grand Forks, ND to Larry and Cleo Brown. On July 18, 1959 she married John Glessner and they raised their family in Fargo, ND and Lake Eunice, MN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Cleo (Russell) Brown and her brother Russ Brown. Her husband John, daughter Roberta (Bill) Johnson, son Mark Glessner and great granddaughter Lydia Johnson.
She is survived by daughter Mary (Chad) Niles, sons Dave (Marci) and Matt (Mary) Glessner. Grandchildren Jeremiah (Ashley) Johnson, Dan (Aubrey) Johnson, Russell (Meghan) Johnson, Julia (Austen) Paluch, Josh (Fiancée Rietta) Johnson, Amy (Keenan) Zundel, Matt Sorenson, Sophie (Sarah Packard) Glessner, Lucy Glessner, John Glessner, Brendan Glessner, Jori Glessner and 14 great grandchildren. Lifelong friends Marlene Christenson and Pat Winter.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to HIA Hospice or to the charity of your choice.
Services
Visitation: Friday, November 28, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Memorial: Friday, November 28, 2025 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Beverly Glessner 's name.
Bev Glessner–She was such a reflection of love and light that I cannot find the words.
Though my heart is saddened by Bev’s moving on to better things, I hope she remembers her promise to me–to be fulfilled when my time comes. Lois and I had a plan. Dad would be my judge; Lois would be my defense attorney; Bev would be the foreperson of my jury. I always knew that I’d need all the help I could get, so I planned ahead. (I asked my mother to please wait outside the courtroom.)
My love to Matt, Dave and Mary as you grieve the loss of your Mother. What can I say–you had the coolest, the best, the most down-to-earth-with-one-foot-in-heaven Mother and Father I ever knew– and they’ll be sorely missed by everyone whose lives they touched.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers in the death of your mother, Bev. I so enjoyed working and ministering with her at Nativity years ago. She and your dad were such faithful members and were active in so many ministries. Their dedication and kindness touched many lives.
May her legacy of faith, service, and love continue to live on through each of you. Wishing you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Fr. Tim Bushy
I met Bev and the Glessner kids when I started working with John at Agsco many years ago. She was one of the kindest people I have ever known — such a sweet lady.
Jan Malvey
I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My sympathies to both of you and your family.
Jerry Feltis
Dear Glessner Family,
Very sorry to hear of your mother, mother-in-law and grandmother’s passing. Please know you and your family are in our prayers.
We are very saddened to hear of Bevs passing. Bev was like a 2nd mom to me. With a heart of gold and patients of a saint, always so gracious putting up with “The Marks” micheavious adventures.
She will be greatly missed by all.
Mark Miller & Sharon Mason
10:57 AM (6 minutes ago)
to me
I was reading a devotion this morning that states the Hebrew word for “give thanks” in the Old Testament is “yadah” which means to acknowledge God in the middle of the mess! And in Jewish worship, Thanksgiving wasn’t a celebration of how well life was going, it was an act of surrender when life doesn’t make sense. So on this Thanksgiving day when life doesn’t make sense, I want to reflect on the goodness of God and the life of the most wonderful woman I’ve ever known. Remembering also in Romans 8:18 God promises that today’s pain makes more sense when you remember tomorrow’s promise.
When I think of my Aunt Bev, the phrase “Pillar of Strength” immediately comes to mind. The dictionary definition is: a person who can be relied upon to give a great deal of support and comfort to others… I half expected to see her picture there! She was definitely the one I relied on for support and comfort. When I was young, she and Uncle John took my brother and me into their house and raised us as if she had birthed us like her own five children. She brought calm to our chaos and a love so bright you never had to doubt it. Her kind eyes and mere presence brought peace and her smile could light up any room. She listened so intently to the stories we would tell and then laughed like she’d never heard it before! She was smart, simple and unpretentious -– loving people far more than things – what a great lesson she instilled. More than anything else, she taught me just who Jesus is. I’ve never been more blessed to know anyone that received a louder “well done, good and faithful servant” than my Aunt Bev. Earth was a better place with her on it, but she always knew “she was just passing through”. She’ll be missed on this side of heaven, but her legacy of peace, love and laughter will live on in all of us who were privileged enough to have known Beverly Glessner!
We send our love and deepest sympathy to all the Glessner clan. We never had the privilege to meet your mom, but seeing her picture and reading about her makes it feel like we knew her. What a blessing to have such a wonderful woman in your lives! It’s clear that to know her was to love her. As you grieve her passing and think back on all the special memories you have with your mom, we are holding you in our hearts and in our prayers. We have sent a donation to HIA Health Hospice Care in Bev’s memory. May God grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Love, Mike and Marty Schmit
I just saw Bev’s obituary in today’s Forum. My sympathy to all her family and friends. I had known she was a lovely person. Years ago my folks, Clinton & Thelma Johnson, lived next to Larry & Cleo (shared the driveway) and were good friends.
Blessings to all.