Longtime Jamestown Resident Beverly Mayher Dies at 87

Mayher was a homemaker and quilter who moved to North Dakota in 2020 after living in Omaha, Nebraska.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:02pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph in soft pools of warm color and light, depicting an elderly woman's hands gently arranging colorful quilting fabrics against a blurred, dreamlike background evoking a cozy, homey atmosphere.The vibrant, homespun hobbies of longtime Jamestown resident Beverly Mayher reflected her warm presence in the community.Jamestown Today

Beverly Mayher, a longtime resident of Jamestown, North Dakota, passed away on April 4, 2026 at the age of 87. Mayher was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1939 and grew up in the area, graduating from North High School in 1957. She married Richard Mayher in 1958, and they made their home in Omaha where she worked as a homemaker and for Mutual of Omaha. The couple moved to Jamestown in October 2020, and Richard passed away the following year in October 2021. Mayher is survived by her two children, ten grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren.

Why it matters

Mayher's passing marks the end of an era for a longtime Jamestown resident who was active in her community through hobbies like quilting and gardening. Her move to North Dakota in her later years reflects broader demographic shifts as retirees seek out smaller, more affordable cities.

The details

Beverly Mayher was born on January 2, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska to Lee and Minnie Conger. She grew up in the area and graduated from North High School in 1957. Mayher married Richard Mayher on September 28, 1958, and they made their home in Omaha where she worked as a homemaker and for the insurance company Mutual of Omaha. The couple moved to Jamestown, North Dakota in October 2020, and Richard passed away the following year in October 2021. Mayher is survived by her two children, Scott and Tammie, ten grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren.

  • Beverly Mayher was born on January 2, 1939.
  • She graduated from North High School in Omaha in 1957.
  • Mayher married Richard Mayher on September 28, 1958.
  • The couple moved to Jamestown, North Dakota in October 2020.
  • Richard Mayher passed away in October 2021.

The players

Beverly Mayher

A longtime resident of Jamestown, North Dakota who passed away on April 4, 2026 at the age of 87. Mayher was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1939 and was active in her community through hobbies like quilting and gardening.

Richard Mayher

Beverly Mayher's husband who passed away in October 2021, a year after the couple moved from Omaha to Jamestown, North Dakota.

Lee and Minnie Conger

Beverly Mayher's parents, who she grew up with in Omaha, Nebraska.

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The takeaway

Beverly Mayher's life and passing reflect the demographic shifts occurring in smaller cities like Jamestown as retirees seek out more affordable living options in their later years. Her active involvement in the community through hobbies like quilting and gardening left a lasting impact on those around her.