In Memory of Judy Kathryn Jager

Spouse: Tateo Jager
Children: Miya, Emery
DOB: May 30, 1987
Ascension: February 10, 2026
Seonghwa Ceremony: Feb 20 at 1:00 PM CT at 3836 Stinson Blvd NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota 55421
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Judy Jager (née Pfeiffer), born May 30, 1987, in New York City, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, surrounded by her family after a courageous 4-and-a-half year battle with cancer.

Judy spent her early years in New York and New Jersey - where she may have gotten her love for big cities - before her family settled in Fargo in 1992, where most of Cindy’s family is from. Judy always considered Fargo home ever since and had such fond memories of growing up there. It shaped much of her childhood and the strong, grounded spirit she carried throughout her life.

In 2005, Judy took a gap year from college, she met and married Tateo in a church ceremony, and traveled through Europe and Canada volunteering with a church group. Her favorite part about this gap year was the many lifelong friends she made from all over the world.

In 2006, she moved to France to live with Tateo. Their first apartment had a kitchen view of the Eiffel Tower from afar and everything felt perfect for both. They lived almost 10 years close to Paris, made more friends, enjoyed being able to walk to most places, learned a few delicious French cuisine recipes, and learned to speak French “très bien.” She earned a Bachelor in Management in 2010, and then welcomed their daughter Miya in 2011 and their son Emery in 2014. Motherhood was one of her greatest joys, and she poured her whole heart into raising her children and offering them a wholesome childhood.
In 2016, Judy and her family moved to the United States and made their home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, a few-hour car ride from Fargo. There, she became a teaching assistant at the local French immersion school her kids attended, sharing her love of French and spending time with children. Never one to stop growing, she began studying court reporting in 2020 and loved it! She was determined to get things done in a timely fashion so her goal was to complete the program one year ahead of time. Unfortunately, her plan was upended when she was diagnosed with bone cancer in August 2021. As heartbreaking as it was at that time, she moved on swiftly to tackle the biggest fight of her life.

Judy lived fully and intentionally. She loved swimming, playing the flute and piano, biking outdoors (despite her orthopedic surgeon telling her 4 years ago that she wouldn’t be able to), soaking up the sun, tackling house projects with creativity and enthusiasm, and more recently tending to her pet chickens. She found joy in any craft projects. Over these last years and while being stuck for days or weeks on end at the hospital or at the house, she crocheted a lot of pillows, blankets and hats for her family and friends. Above all, Judy loved being a mom and wife and spending time with her family and close friends.

Judy’s life was a testament to love, resilience, and devotion to family, friends and her larger community. Even during her illness, she faced each day with bravery and grace, inspiring everyone around her. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, trustworthiness, fidelity, strength, and unwavering courage that will continue to shine in all who knew and loved her.

Judy was preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Tateo; her children, Miya and Emery; her parents, Cindy and Juergen Pfeiffer; her siblings, Preston Pfeiffer and Aloysia Larson (husband Caleb Larson); her grandmother, Mary McGregor; her parents-in-law, Jean-Paul and Yukiko Jager; her sister-in-law, Myrane Williams (husband Jason Williams); her nephews, Nathanael and Elliot Williams; and her niece, Emy Williams.

Flowers should be sent to 3836 Stinson Blvd NE, Columbia Heights, Minnesota 55421 on the morning of the Seonghwa on Friday, Feb 20th. They can be sent the day before as well if the morning of is not available.

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