Elizabeth M (Polries) Szarkowski

Elizabeth “Betty” Szarkowski, 88, Jamestown, ND passed away Thursday July 16, 2020 at Ave Maria Village. Betty was born on a farm in Lamoure County on September 22, 1931, the daughter of Paul Lewis and Lucille (Albert) Lewis.

She received her elementary education at a country school and graduated from Nortonville High School in 1949. She attended Valley City Teachers College and taught at a rural school for one year. She married Robert Szarkowski on February 12, 1952 at the Transfiguration Catholic Church in Edgeley. Robert and Betty were blessed with four children.

She began working at Job Service North Dakota in 1964 until retiring in 1994. After retiring she spent some winters in Arizona. She volunteered in the Jamestown Hospital gift shop and at St John’s Academy. She enjoyed traveling, reading, cross word puzzles, sewing, knitting, gardening, flowers, birds, trees, dancing, and playing cards.

Most important to Betty was her faith, family and friends. Betty’s strong sense of faith sustained her after her stroke and decline in health over the past two years. We would like to express our extreme gratitude to AMV for the love and care shown Mom during her stay.

Betty is survived by her four children. Jerome (Pam), Jamestown, ND, Eugene, Lenore, ID (Boni) Grand Forks, ND, Carol (Tim) Kachel, Jamestown, Ron (Catherine) Jamestown, ND. Eleven Grandchildren – Dusty, Tyler, Jordan, Jen, Karissa, Megan, Kayla, Katie, Cody, Crystal, Kayla and fifteen great-grandchildren. Betty is also survived by four brothers Greg Lewis, Merrill Lewis, Joey Lewis, and Doug Herzog. She is also survived by three sisters Kay Caulfield, Alida Sjostrom, and Patsy McAnallen.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband (Robert), infant great grandson (Stetson) and infant sister (Shirley).

Mom will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Memorials can be made to St John’s Academy Building Campaign or Ave Maria Village.

Visitation: 1:00PM to 7:00PM, Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Williams Funeral Home, Jamestown.

Rosary followed by Vigil: 7:00PM, Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Williams Funeral Home, Jamestown.

Mass of Christian Burial: 2:00PM, Friday, July 24, 2020 at St. James Basilica, Jamestown.

Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Fried.

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