Jacqueline Jean (Swartz) Bavaro

Jacqueline Jean (Swartz) Bavaro, 60 from Robbinsdale, MN. Born August 24, 1965 in Grafton, ND. Died April 7th, 2026.

Survived by her parents Mark Swartz and Gloria Kringstad, brother Douglas Swartz, daughters Ashley and Natalie, special friend Chris Whitmire as well as many Aunts and Uncles and cousins. She will be missed greatly.

She attended Century High School in Bismarck, ND, Northern State University Aberdeen, SD, University of Mary Bismarck, ND, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.

She earned her Masters Degree in Social Work at Northern State University. She also became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). She proudly served our country in The United States Air Force.

Jackie was always happy and very humorous. She loved cross-country skiing and track. She was always health conscious and was very athletic and loved running.

She loved her puppies and writing, reading and poetry. She also loved crocheting scarves and giving them as gifts, embroidery and flowers, especially tulips.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Bismarck Funeral Home, Bismarck, ND. Burial will be immediately after at 3:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND.