Jamestown, ND – Michelle (Bechard) Jones, 56, of Jamestown, North Dakota passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND with her sister by her side.
Michelle Faye was born in Cresco, Iowa to James and Faye (Anderson) Bechard Sr. Michelle grew up around the Plummer area and graduated from Pershing High School in 1986. After high school she moved to Thief River Falls and enrolled in Technical College. In 1992 she graduated with an Associate of Science degree in Accounting.
She married AlRay Jones on January 9, 1994. They resided in Thief River Falls. AlRay passed away on October 1, 1995. In 2005, Michelle moved to Ypsilanti, ND and a few years later moved to Jamestown, ND, where she was still currently residing.
Michelle worked at various gas stations, convenience stores, and fast-food establishments before retiring from Subway in the summer of 2023.
Michelle loved doing crafts and making things for others. She especially cherished making things for her nieces and nephews. She was so much like her mom; she could make anything look nice. Michelle was always brutally honest, and she had no filter. She will be missed.
Michelle is survived by her sister, Lisa (Clint) Holsapple of LaPorte; brothers, Bob (Patti) Bechard of Adrian, ND, Jay Bechard of Fergus Falls, and Kelly Bechard of Superior, WI; nieces and nephews, Matt (Amanda) Holsapple of Pillager, Tayler (Shane) Holsapple of Brainerd, Logan (Amber) Holsapple of Williston, ND, Hunter (Dustyne) Robertson of MN, and Tiffany Bechard of Fergus Falls; along with several great- nieces and nephews.
Michelle was preceded in death by her husband, AlRay; and parents, James and Faye Bechard Sr.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in the spring, with interment at the Bagley City Cemetery in Bagley.
The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted the family with arrangements.
Messages of condolence may be sent to ceasefuneralhome.com.
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