Roberta Mason

Roberta (Bobbi) Beaudry Mason, aged 78, of Grand Forks passed away on November 11, 2022, after a battle with cancer.  Bobbi was born on July 3, 1944, in Fargo, the eldest child to Eunice and Richard Jarvis.  Bobbi graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead and began a teaching career that would eventually lead her to teaching children all around the world.  In 1971, she married the love of her life Lt. Col Alonzo Christopher Jackson Mason II, and they enjoyed 46 years together.  No matter where she lived, Bobbi always made it a priority to get involved in her local community.  She lived by her father’s motto; “Do not expect to get anything out of your community unless you contribute to it.”  Bobbi was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo.  Her surviving family members include her children Catherine Madison (Frank J., III) and Conrad Mason, one granddaughter Rebecca Bartold (Stephan) and a great-granddaughter Rose.  She is also survived by her sister, Renee Jarvis.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Faith Evangelical Free Church, 1400 24^th Ave. S, Grand Forks.