Elsie Mae Mazurek

Elsie Mae Mazurek, 76, Bismarck, died Saturday, August 21, 2010, in her home with all her immediate family by her side. Services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday at Calvary United Methodist Church, 609 N 34th Street, Bismarck, with Rev. Perry Schnabel officiating. Burial will be in the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery, Mandan. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Elsie was born February 22, 1934, the daughter of Warner and Sophie Swedberg. She was raised and educated in Grafton, ND. On November 8, 1951, she was united in marriage to Robert John Mazurek in Crookston, MN. They made their first home in Grand Forks, ND, later moved to Jamestown, and finally settled in Bismarck in 1962. Elsie earned a license as a hairdresser and cosmetologist. As a licensed cosmetologist for 47 years, Elsie worked in several beauty salons and was co-owner of E & B Beauty and Barber Supply in Bismarck for 30 years until retiring on December 1, 2001. She appreciated and enjoyed doing business with all those who supported her. Elsie was recognized by the National Cosmetology Association for extraordinary contributions to the advancements of cosmetology through professional leadership and community involvement. These accomplishments gave her the honor of being placed on the National Cosmetology Associations Wall of Recognition in St. Louis, MO, in 1995. Elsie enjoyed spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren. Holidays were especially important to her, as she enjoyed visiting with relatives. After retiring, Elsie enjoyed traveling and seeing the sites. She looked forward to traveling to Minneapolis to watch the Minnesota Twins play baseball each summer, she also enjoyed her many trips to Florida, where her days were spent searching for treasures that included seashells and shark teeth. Elsie was given the gift of music and shared it with her family and church. She shared her talents with Calvary United Methodist by playing the organ and piano. Elsie’s faith was very important to her life, demonstrated by her devotion to the church. She held many positions including Treasurer and President of United Methodist Church Women’s Group. She also enjoyed spending fellowship time with the Senior Shepherds that met every second Tuesday of the month. As a mother, her never-ending dedication kept her busy with many activities as a Den Mother in Cub Scouts, and a Pack Leader for Boy Scouts. Those who share in her life were her husband of 58 years, Bob, Bismarck; son, Robert Jr. Marty Mazurek, Polson, MT; son, Roger Jodi Mazurek, Minot, ND; grandsons, BJ Mazurek, Missoula, MT; Levi Mazurek, Spokane, WA; granddaughters, Andrea Mazurek, Kalispell, MT; Shanna Jon Mazurek-Demers, Milford, NH; Cassandra Mazurek, Missoula MT; great granddaughter, Anndelyn Mazurek Eaton; sister, Olive Cook, Park River, ND; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Elsie was preceded in death by her mother and father, Sophie and Warner Swedberg; and brother, Alfred Swedberg. Memorials may be given to Calvary United Methodist Church, 609 N 34th St., Bismarck, ND 58501.

Elsie Mae Mazurek

February 22, 1934 - August 21, 2010