Blanche Sherek
September 16, 1927 ~ January 27, 2013
Blanche Annette Ackerland Sherek, 85, Fargo, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Essentia Health, Fargo.
Blanche was born in Park River, North Dakota on September 16, 1927 to John and Bertha (Lunde) Ackerland. She lived in Park River until she married Clement Jacob Sherek on November 21, 1945 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lankin, North Dakota. They farmed near Lankin. In 1952 they moved to Fargo where Clement was employed at Gamble-Robinson.
Around her 70th birthday in September of 1997 Blanche was diagnosed with Lymphoma cancer and was given chemo treatment in October of 1997. She never complained and was courageous and brave. She was in remission for over 15 years and battled numerous other health issues.
Blanche was a loving wife, most wonderful loving, caring, kind, mother, caring and devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. She was always concerned about everyone else’s needs.
Blanche will be sadly missed, but heaven gained a treasure and a beautiful angel.
Blanche gave birth to 5 daughters; Judy Kay (Robert) Zeeb, Patricia June (Paul) Peters, Debra Lea (Robert) Alm, Linda Renee (Joseph) Dworshak, Teresa Lyn (Donald) Zon. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren with an additional grandchild on the way in May.
Blanche was preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, and 4 sisters, and a great-grandson, Tyler Tweten, who passed away in October 16, 2010.
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My grandma was a one of a kind soul. She loved everyone so much. She gave to everyone every chance she could, always trying to make everyones lives better. She was a strong,loving, couragous women but yet such a gentle heart that held so much love. She was someone to look up to and all her wonderful memories we will cherish forever. Missed always but never forgotten. We love you and may you RIP So much thanks for such a wonderful grandma!
Fargo N. D.Blanche was such a wonderful person.She was so sweet & like an angel.I always enjoyed visiting with her in the stores or out shopping. Such a pretty lady too.My sympathy to the whole family on her passing.
Teresa Don & Joselynn
We are so sorry to hear about your mom. Send our thoughts and prayers to you and yours.
Alex-Becky & Charlie
Rockland WII love you Grandma and will miss you!
Fargo North Dakota
Clem and family,
So sorry to read of Blanches passing.Enjoyed being her neighbor for 20 years.I know Blanche loved her family very much.
detroit lakes MnDebbie and family
So Sorry to hear about your Mom.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Donnie and Linda