Jessica A. Heimark

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Jessica A. Heimark, 41, Thompson, ND and formerly of Grand Forks, ND, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at home.

Jessica Ann Anderson was born April 27, 1982 in Grand Forks, the daughter of Brad and Lori (Barta) Anderson. She was raised and educated in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School in 2000. Jessica attended the University of North Dakota before going to work as a Paraprofessional at South Middle School and Lake Agassiz Elementary School. Jessica worked for PRACS and as a CNA at Valley Memorial. Most recently, she worked as a server and manager at several Grand Forks restaurants including Rumors, Vinyl Taco and The Crooked Pint. She also worked at Brewskis Restaurant in Thompson.

Jessica was a devoted mother (and hockey mom) to her children. She was an avid reader and composer of literature. Jessica was also a "foodie" and especially loved baking. She also enjoyed photography, thrift store shopping, music and had a love for anything cactus related. As a young girl, she was involved in Girls Scouts and always seemed to be the "Top Cookie Seller."

Survivors include her children, Brett Anderson, Grand Forks, Jaxson Heimark, Grand Forks and Kaliah Heimark, Larimore, ND; her parents, Brad and Lori Anderson, Thompson, ND; a brother, Justin “JT” (Nikki) Anderson, Apple Valley, MN; niece, Maia Anderson, nephew, Hunter Anderson, both of Apple Valley, MN; grandmother, Judy Barta, Grand Forks. Uncles Jeff (Lisa) Barta, Grand Forks, ND; John Barta, Puyallup, WA; Joel (Dana) Barta, Ashland, WI; Jim (Jenny) Barta, Grand Forks, ND and Tim (Michelle) Anderson, Grand Forks, ND. Aunts Kristy (Dave) Binder, Bryn Mawr, PA and Gale (Bill) Yanish, Elko, NV. She is also survived by several cousins and great aunts and uncles. 

Jessica was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ed and Irene Anderson, maternal grandfather, Stan Barta, cousins Joshua Barta and Barry Yanish.