Beatrice Delvo

Beatrice Delvo, 84, of Langdon, ND, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon.

Beatrice Messner was born November 20, 1935, in Langdon, ND, to Alex and Beatrice (Ohlheiser) Messner. She grew up and attended school in the Wales area. On October 21, 1959, Bea was united in marriage to Jerome Delvo. They farmed and raised their family on the Delvo home farm. Earlier in life, Bea worked at the ASCS office until she had her children. She also worked at the Langdon Creamery and was the director of the Senior Meals Program for over 25 years.  Bea was a very genuine person with a spunky personality and a warm smile. She had a great love for her family and the community. She was very active in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and was a member of altar society and Catholic Daughters. Bea enjoyed cooking, playing Bunco, and playing cards and visiting with her friends and family.

Surviving Bea are her children: Patti (Tom) Sell of Fargo, ND, Michael (Theresa) of Springfield, IL, Gerald (Laurie) of Langdon, Gary Allen of Pratt, KS, Mary Kay Delvo of Fridley, MN, Karen (John) Schofield of Cedar Falls, IA; grandchildren: Kristen (Fanon), Dana, Eric, Emily, Jacob, Jackson, Ben, Lucas, Carter, Evan; great-grandson Jalen; sisters Lillian (Leo) Bittner and Viola (Dennis) Brown along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jerome; and siblings: Ardella (Red) Anderson, Marie (Francis) Babinski, Helen (Thomas) Nagle, Joseph Messner, and Richard Messner.

The family would like to thank Maple Manor Care Center for taking loving care of their mom, Beatrice.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon, ND. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 6:30 Rosary and 7:00 prayer service on Friday, January 17 at St. Alphonsus Church in Langdon. Burial will be in the spring at Calvary Cemetery in Langdon.

Memorials can be directed to one of the following:   

Alzheimer's Association at -  bit.ly/BeaTribute_donate   OR    Cavalier County Senior Meals, 211 8th Ave., Langdon, ND 58249