Joan Hruby
August 4, 1967 ~ November 3, 2022
Born in:
Bismarck, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
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Joan L. Hruby, 55, Fargo passed away unexpectedly on November 3rd, 2022 of natural causes at her home.
Joan was born August 4, 1967 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Paul and Marjorie (Leben) Hruby. She graduated from Wilton High School. During high school Joan participated in multiple National Science Fairs with her research dedicated to biological enhancement of fertility in soils. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Dakota, graduating Summa Cum Laude and received the 1990 Robert Campbell Senior Nursing Award and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She also received her Master’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Minnesota.
She started her professional career with St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck. She married Ted Jirik on December 28, 1998. They made their home in Bismarck and Fargo. Into this union they joyfully welcomed their only son, Frank Paul.
Being a mother was her purpose in life.
Joan’s strong Catholic faith led her to a life of serving others. Unselfishly, she gave much of her time to helping with certain Grant work with those in need, especially the immigrant community. Using her deep knowledge with stewardship of the soils, she openly shared that knowledge and helped to start many gardens and food plots at the Standing Rock Reservation, Community Gardens in Fargo and Bismarck and at the Shanley High School. During the busy years of being a mother and gardener, she also enjoyed working at Herbergers and Red River Commodities. Most recently she found a wonderful work life and family at Home Depot.
Joan is survived by her son, Frank Jirik, Fargo, ND; mother, Marjorie Hruby, Bismarck, ND; siblings, Mary (Everett) Olson, Riverdale, ND, Barbara Bartholomay, Enderlin, ND, Kathleen (Dennis) Draper, Carlock, IL, Douglas (Kathleen) Hruby, Bismarck, ND, Laurence (Lori) Hruby, Beulah, ND; former husband, Ted Jirik, Moorhead, MN and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her father, Paul; brother, Thomas Hruby and brother-in-law, Martin Bartholomay.
Joan’s Video Tribute can be viewed below:
Services
Prayer Service - Friday: November 11, 2022 7:00 pm
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
710 10th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 237-6063
https://stanthonyfargo.org/
Visitation - Friday: November 11, 2022 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
710 10th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 237-6063
https://stanthonyfargo.org/
Funeral Mass - Saturday: November 12, 2022 2:00 pm
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
710 10th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 237-6063
https://stanthonyfargo.org/
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I feel you are where you believed you’d be.
You lived the example of how you believed and inspired me and others, always with respect.
You were grateful for whatever goodness came your way, I gave some CDs
and movies you were so happy and thanked me a thousand times, then you told me how you danced to the music so inspiring to me Joan.
Just so you know how much you inspired us JOAN.
REST
IN
PEACE
MY FRIEND
Judy Jamieson
Fargo
My dear friend Joan, you will sure be missed by My family and I. You were such a kind hearted lady and always care about people.
Dear Joan
You had such a servant heart. You cared a lot for others which was a wonderful part of your character. I remember you following me out of Home Depot asking me how my experience was, knowing that I had had trouble with the order that took a lot of extra time. You will be missed I will remember your smile.
Brian J
I will miss you.
Love Jodi
My Joan, can’t believe you left us, I just had met you and it feels like I known you for a life time, loved your character, just you, no more to say you were a great person to speak too, can’t believe you are gone to soon, we will see each other my friend again, miss you tons.
My sympathies. You have my prayers.
Joan had a way of taking people’s fears and turning them into reassurances. A woman of insurmountable faith, Joan gave much hope to myself and those around her.
Joan, you will be missed.
Jess
She will be missed for sure by those who were around her at any time.
Rest in the Peace of God, Joan.
Smile with the Saints and others in heaven
Joan you left us too soon, I was gust learning the wonderful person you were. I loved getting together for lunch. I will miss you. Prayers to your son and family may God bring peace to their hearts.
Katherine and I are at a loss of words about the passing of your mom. She was an amazing woman! Please know we are here for you, Frank. I enjoyed working with her at Herberger’s. Continued thoughts and prayers.
Pam and Katherine Appel
I first met your mother at morning Mass seven and a half years ago at St. Joes. She sat right behind me and I remember at the intercessions she prayed for her son Frank going on a trip with Shanley High School. I told her I also had grandkids at Shanley and from them on we became very good friends and she visited often. The last time I saw her was two weeks ago when she came to visit and we shared pumpkin bread. She is very proud of you Frank and so are we and I see you’re following in her footsteps majoring in Biology. I’m sending you a picture of when you spoke at the senior graduation at Shanley that your mom gave to me. Please keep in touch. Sincerely your friend. Marian and George Greenwood.
Shared prayers 🙏 with Joan many times @ St. Anthony’s & St. Mary’s: eternal rest grant unto her oh Lord & may the perpetual light shine continuously on her “+” Take Care & know Joan is in Heaven w/ our Lord 😇
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. Losing a beloved family member is very difficult, just know that GOD had a better plan for her and that your friends and other family members will be there to talk with anytime.
I had the pleasure of meeting Joan in high school when we were both FHA state officers. Then we both went to UND and she is a big reason I joined Kappa Alpha Theta. So, she is my sister, too, and I have lost a part of my heart with her loss. She was truly a blessing to this world.
My prayers are with you in this time of mourning.
Your beautiful smile and gentle way.
We will miss your presence and gentle smile.
Shine bright in Heaven Joan… shine your beautiful light.
Love ,
JaNi
It is with sadness that I write this memory of Joan. Joan was a very kind, gentle and humble person in my estimation and observation, she gave her all to everything she did. Interestingly, she was born in 1967 the year I began teaching in Wilton. Twelve years later she was one of my first science fair students. She did such a great job at her project, That she won first place at the state in the junior division. Throughout junior high and high school she won many firsts culminating with a first place win in her division at the international science and engineering fair in Knoxville Tennessee. Her work in high school enabled her to produce a high yield from farm crops at 1/15th of the cost of fertilizer. She was very humble about receiving conference calls from the University of North Dakota, University of Florida and the University of Israel. Her attitude was ” maybe I can help feed the world“. That was a glimpse of her unselfish attitude. I could go on with many examples and incidents that occurred. I just know the world would be a better place if there were more Joan Hruby’s
Although I couldn’t attend your Rosary or Mass I was able to participate in the joy you bestowed upon others via the Internet. What a blessing you have been as a true witness to our Lord, Jesus Christ. Jesus asks that we be salt and light to the world. Indeed, Joan, you lived as Jesus wished. Your spark will be missed! Rest in Peace!
Joanne Gilbraith-White
Janet Murphy-I will miss seeing you at the library, Joan. You were always so fun and interesting to talk to. Love Jan