Cynthia Susan “Susie” Reyerson, 89, died Wednesday, January 7, 2025, at HIA Heather’s House, Fargo, North Dakota.

Cynthia was born September 2, 1936, to William Henry Rice and Mamie Valpuri (Sissala) Rice in Bessemer, MI.

She graduated high school in Bessemer in 1954 and continued her education, earning her registered nurse license.

She moved to California and was employed as a stewardess, traveling the country in that capacity. Later, she moved back to Bessemer and was employed as a school nurse. It was there that she met the handsome history teacher from North Dakota. They fell in love and she married James Harold Reyerson on December 30, 1960.

Jim and Susie moved to North Dakota and made their home in Finley, where she became the county nurse. It was here they welcomed their son, Christopher, and daughter, Valerie.

The family moved to Jamestown in 1970, where they built the house that became a home and haven for their children, and grandchildren and many of their children’s and grandchildren’s friends. Mom welcomed and provided her “adopted” grandchildren a safe place when one was needful for them.

Most recently Susie resided in Fargo in assisted living to be closer to Chris.

She is survived by her son, Chris (Jackie) Reyerson, of Fargo; her daughter, Valerie Reyerson, Jamestown; grandchildren, Aaron, Nickolas, Ulrich and Ian Koble, Jessica Reyerson, Ellyssa Walter, Whitney Trautman, Krisanne Reyerson, and 10 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her beloved sister, Sheila Hedberg, Escanaba, MI; brother-in-law, David (Betty) Reyerson, of Fargo and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her older brothers, Billy and Donald; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Kenny and Kjellaugh Reyerson; and her niece, Cheryl Ralston, with whom she shared a special bond.

A Memorial Service for Susie will be held, 2:30 PM, Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Haut Funeral Home, 1101 5th Ave. NE, with Pastor Kristi Weber presiding. Inurnment will take place at the Sharon, ND Cemetery in the spring.