Marie Elizabeth Harr

Marie Elizabeth Harr, 87, Bismarck, passed away December 16, 2010, at St. Alexius Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 21, at Riverwood Baptist Church, Bismarck, with the Rev. Todd Fuerher officiating. Internment will be at Stewartsdale Cemetery in the spring. Marie was born January 19, 1923, to Charles and Hazel Brown Malard, in Bismarck. She was raised and educated in Menoken, and graduated from Bismarck High School in 1940. She also attended the State School of Forestry in Bottineau. On January 19, 1946, she married Chester Roberson, and of that union they had six children. Chester passed away in 1979. Marie was a Civil Service employee and worked for the North Dakota National Guard, Fraine Barracks, Bismarck, from 1942 until she retired in 1980. Marie married Lawrence Larry Harr July 11, 1973, where they lived in Bismarck. They enjoyed weekends and summers at their cabin at Brush Lake, and they met many wonderful friends there through the years. They moved from Bismarck to Mercer in the early 1970s, and they spent winters in Laughlin, Nevada. Larry passed away on December 29, 1999. Marie moved back to Bismarck in 2000, and in her "retirement" she worked for Enable and was a Senior Companion Program Volunteer. In 2005, Marie was the recipient of the President's Volunteer Service Award from the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. The Award recognized Marie's dedication to volunteer service and signified that she served her community and country with distinction. Marie enjoyed crocheting, fishing, knitting, quilting, cooking, baking, gardening, and canning, and everyone especially loved her donuts and pickled beets. She is survived by her children, Judy Bauman, Bismarck; Gary Dinah Roberson, Center; Randal Cathy Roberson, Williston; Rita Michael Bartholomew, Bismarck; and Bonnie Fred Wall, Bismarck. Marie is also survived by twelve grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and several cousins, nephews and nieces. She is also survived by three brothers, Leon, Eugene and Elroy; and three sisters, Anna, Charline, and Eunice. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Chester Roberson and Lawrence Harr; son, Ryan Roberson; great-grandson, Justin Hulm; and sisters, Irene, Norma, Bertha, and Evelyn. She was also preceded in death by three infant sisters. Marie will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Marie's wit, wisdom, and stories will be forever treasured.

Marie Elizabeth Harr

January 19, 1923 - December 16, 2010