Nar Alice Chesla

September 21, 1942 - February 22, 2017

Nar Alice (Pifer Holm) Chesla of Coolidge, AZ and Soldotna, AK, died peacefully surrounded by family in Mesa, Arizona on February 22nd 2017 at the age of 74. The earth lost a truly blithe spirit. Fun loving and effervescent, she brought happiness and joy to everyone she met. An avid traveler she enjoyed the thrill of new places. She will be remembered and missed for her beautiful smile, her sometimes feisty opinion, love of life and unyielding devotion to family and friends. Nar was always on the spot with a camera capturing precious moments for family and friends. Helping women feel good about themselves was foremost in Nar’s efforts as a hair dresser for over 40 years in North Dakota and Alaska. Nar is predeceased by her husband Leo Holm and parents Roy and Jewel Pifer. Nar is survived by her loving husband Joe Chesla of 18 years. They were married in Anchorage Alaska on January 23rd 1999. Nar is lovingly remembered by her son Nathan Holm and DeAnna Berger, also step children Sandy and Mike Larson, Joe and Lynn Chesla, Pam Chesla Marcia Combs; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Brenda (Bob) Hientzelman Jamestown, ND, Rita (Glen) Thieszen Colorado, Springs CO, and Sue (Dale) Twedt Audubon, MN. Lots of the Holm relatives in Valley City, ND with many nieces and nephews in MN and ND. Nar was born in Bismarck ND on September 21, 1942. She graduated from Steele High School in 1960. A spring service TBA in Valley City, ND. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or your church in Nar’s name. An online guestbook is available at www.oliver-nathanchapel.com