Evans Funeral Home
"Compassionate Funeral Service"
Carrington and New Rockford, North Dakota
701.652.3003 or 701.947.2911
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Cindy Lesmeister
Cynthia Ann Lesmeister, 73, passed away on May 7, 2024 surrounded by family in her home after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Cindy was born in New Rockford, ND on October 20, 1950 to Lorraine Romanoski and John Koch. She grew up on a farm in Cathay, ND until she transferred schools her senior year to New Rockford. During this time she lived with her grandma, Rose Romanoski until her parents moved to New Rockford.
After graduation in 1968, she attended Minot State University for a few months before moving to Fargo, ND and enrolling in Josef’s Professional Hair Academy. Once she decided that wasn’t for her, she worked at Bethany Homes in physical therapy. Through the years before moving back to New Rockford in 1971, she worked various jobs.
When she moved home, she worked for her mom and dad at John’s Country House and the Credit Union. In August of 1972, she met the love of her life, Marty Lesmeister. Six months later, on February 12, 1973 they married and started their life together. They raised two boys, Travis and Trever.
In 2001, Cindy and Marty moved back to Fargo where she worked at Innovis Health (now known as Essentia Health) in credentialing before moving to Jamestown, ND in 2009. Up until her retirement in 2017 she worked in credentialing at JRMC. In the fall of 2017, they started spending their winters in Yuma, AZ and have spent the last seven winters there.
Cindy was witty, kind, outgoing, compassionate, and always knew how to put a smile on your face or make you laugh to tears. She enjoyed spending time at the lake with family, going to lunch with friends, Helen and Sandy, pontoon rides, playing dice, card, and board games, golfing, traveling, and winters in Arizona.
Cindy is survived by her husband, Marty of 51 years; her sons, Travis (Loni) Lesmeister of Tioga, ND, Trever Lesmeister of New Rockford, ND; grandchildren, Tressa Lesmeister (Austin Johnson) of Carrington, ND, McKenna, Ty, and Lexi Lesmeister of Tioga, ND; her brothers, Gary (Karen) Cook of Fargo, ND, Dennis (Cheryl) Cook of Lakota, ND and John (Bonnie Dillon) Koch of Alexandria, MN; one brother-in-law, Gerald (Carol) Lesmeister of Weeki Wachee, FL, and many nieces and nephews.
Cindy is preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law, Marcus and Leona Lesmeister, four sisters-in-law, June Koch, Marcy Munson, Nyla Roberts, and Nancy Lesmeister, one brother-in-law, Darryl Roberts, many aunts and uncles, and her favorite furry friend, Baylor.
Special thanks to Hospice of the Red River Valley for their amazing care and compassion.
Services will be at a later date.
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sorry for your loss. it’s hard losing our loved ones. Cherish your memories and prayers to you all.
I am saddened to learn of Cindy’s death. May God grant you strength and peace during this time of sorrow.
So sorry to hear this. Such fun memories. My love & prayers to you all.
So sorry Marty and family! Cindy was one of a kind and certainly will be missed by all who knew and loved her. God bless!❤️
We are so sorry to hear of Cindy’s passing. She was always a star when we got to the lake. She should have had many more years but is in peace. Our sympathies to you all.
We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Cindy’s passing. She always had a smile on her face. Hugs Tressa
it breaks my heart that Cindy’s life was cut short in her battle with this awful cancer. My love and condolences go out to Marty, Travis, Loni, McKenna, Ty and Lexi, Trevor & Tressa, and all Cindy’s family and friends. she will be greatly missed. Prayers for comfort and peace during this very difficult time.
Marty & all family members
So sorry for your loss! Cindy was an exceptional person and could always leave smiles wherever and whenever she passed. She will be missed!
Kent
So sorry for your loss! I always liked Cindy and did not realize she was so sick. She was a great, fun lady, and the memories go back quite a few years. May you always hold those good times close! We will remember her fondly!
Your mom was a beautiful lady. Enjoyed her in our 1968 class of New Rockford.
Cindy was a very special lady! She will be missed! Hugs and prayers to the family!
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God comfort you all.
My heart is heavy. Cindy was a joy to know. We worked together at JRMC and I consider her a true friend. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy was such a great co-worker while she was employed at JRMC. She would come get me to walk every morning. We missed alot when she retired. Our hearts go out to Marty and her family. Someday you will see her again in heaven. She’ll be waiting for you right behind Jesus. — cindy nelms
I am saddened to hear of Cindy’s passing. She was an amazing lady to work next to JRMC. We had some good laughs and visits. She will be missed by all that knew her. Sending my thoughts and prayers to her family.
l am sorry to hear of your loss, we had good time’s when we were growing up and earlier years of our adult life, l have good memories of whenever we got together
I did not know of Cindy’s illness. I am so sorry for your loss. I can hear her distinct laugh. It was contagious. She had a beautiful smile always on her face. May she rest in peace.
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the great times we had together as cousins growing up. Deepest condolences to all.
My heartaches hearing God got another Angel! Cindy was my backdoor neighbor just across the alley as I grew up in New Rockford. Marty know my parents and 5 brothers met her with welcome arms as she entered heaven! May God hold all of you in the palm of his hands as all of you go through this time in your lives!!A special hug to Jonny remember all the memories of Cindy teaching us to be kind friends!! Please keep me informed as to when her funeral will be!!
Cindy was a wonderful person and friend. she was my neighbor in Yuma, Az. we will miss her smiling face. my prayers for all her family and friends.
Sending my Sympathy to Marty and family. I have great memories of the five years that I really got to know Cindy in Yuma. She was one wonderful lady and will be missed by all.