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MOHALL - Sandra Lynn (Asheim) Fisher, 79, Bismarck, formerly of Mohall, died Thursday, August 4, 2022, at a Bismarck hospital.

For a life well lived, we give thanks and praise to God, our Father, and to Jesus Christ, His Son.  On April 7, 1943, in Minot, Sandy was born to Palmer "Speed" and Hazel (Eldred) Asheim. She grew up to be among Mohall's finest in many, many ways:  devoted daughter, precious wife, loving mother, affectionate grandmother and gracious in every way. In school, she knew every student in every grade by name. She participated in Band, Chorus, Science Club, Drama Club, Student Council as well as Cheerleading and Annual Staff. She was well liked by all as witnessed by being elected Homecoming Queen in 1961. As a tumbler, she performed at many basketball games whether she was cheerleader or tumbler.
She went to the University of Minnesota where she joined the tumbling team and continued to perform at Big Ten halftime shows. It was in her first year at college that she was diagnosed with Type I diabetes which led to a lifetime of multiple health issues. Even with those health complications, her first words to an old friend would be "And how are you?" She did not focus on herself.

Being a nurse was her passion from the time she was a grade school student. Voted Most Likely to Succeed in her graduating class, she went on to get her BS Degree in Nursing from UND where she was also a nursing instructor for a year. At UND, she was also an active member of Delta Gamma Sorority.

In 1965, she married her longtime boyfriend and high school sweetheart, Jerry Fisher. After Jerry's graduation, they settled in the Twin Cities.  Jodi Lynn was their firstborn and Amy Dawn came along three years later. In 1975, they returned to North Dakota with her husband where she continued her nursing career. She became active in church, community and school activities including PTA, book fairs, Bible studies, Homemakers, Park Board and other social clubs.

Traditions with family and friends came to mean more and more to her as the years passed by. The many gatherings at Clear Lake, Manitoba, have been a tradition since her early childhood. The multiple trips around the country have created precious memories for all of us. She was not one to keep a diary but if she did, the diary would be filled with precious memories too many to enumerate. She also loved to read and will forever be known for her delicious red cake.

Family: her husband, Jerry Fisher, Bismarck; daughters, Jodi Pautzke, Elk River, MN, Amy (Mark) Graves, Dickinson; grandchildren, Damon (Courtney) Pautzke, Taylor Pautzke, Trevor Pautzke; Hailey Graves; Ian Graves; sister, Barb (Gene) Glessing, Mohall; niece, Katie (Brock) Laskowski with Elli and Henry; nephew, Paul (Emma) Glessing with Kayla; and many beloved cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, Palmer "Speed" Asheim; mother, Hazel (Eldred) Asheim; and son-in-law, Jeff Pautzke.

Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 12, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church, Mohall.  A link to a video of the service will be posted to her online obituary after the service.

Burial: Mohall Community Cemetery, Mohall.

Sharing of Memories Service: 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 11, 2022, at the church.

Visitation: Noon to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, at Brose Funeral Home, Mohall.  Friends may also sign the online guestbook at brosefuneralhome.com.