Kathryn Hettervig
November 6, 1945 ~ May 8, 2020
Kathryn Renae Hettervig was taken to her heavenly home on May 8th, 2020 while surrounded by the love of her family at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.
She leaves behind a legacy of love.
Kathryn was born on November 6th, 1945 in Moorhead, MN to Orville and Muriel (Holm) Meland. She was the second of four children.
Kathryn had a very adventurous childhood living in Shelly, MN and going to elementary school there. Her family later moved to East Grand Forks, MN, where she continued her education.
Kathryn met Chris Hettervig Jr. at a teen dance at the LRC in Halstad, MN and they were married September 1st, 1961 at Halstad Lutheran Church and made their home on the family farm near Halstad. They were blessed with three children.
Kathryn was a member of the Halstad Lutheran Church. She really enjoyed being a part of the Red River Valley Homemakers and made lifelong friendships there.
She was involved in the Halstad School. She was a “den mother” to Cub Scouts Pack 653 and also was a Campfire Girl leader.
Kathryn had a zest for life and a creative mind. She spent much of her time crafting and enjoyed giving her creations to others.
She had a soft spot for animals and adopted several over her lifetime.
She also was a “devoted” Elvis fan and managed to make it to Graceland.
Kathryn is survived by her children; Tammy (Scott) Knutson of Warren, MN; Robert ( Roberta) Hettervig of Hillsboro, ND; Angie (Jeremy) Thornton of Twin Valley, MN; grandchildren; Katelynn( Andy) Payne; Paige (Sam) Babler; Madison Thornton; Ross Hettervig and great grandchildren; Nolan and Myles Payne; brothers Paul (Delores) Meland of East Grand Forks, MN; Terry ( Joan) Meland of Grand Forks, ND and sister-in-law Audrey Knudson of Hillsboro, ND and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Chris; sister Sandy and grandson, David Knutson.
Celebration of Life Service: 2 PM Friday, May 22, 2020 at Wildeman-Boulger Funeral Home in Hillsboro – with a gathering one hour prior to the service
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Our love and sympathies to all! Kathy and I were first cousins and I loved her dearly. We always tried to visit Kathy when we came back to MN/ND. It was always a fun stop! She will be missed!
Kathy was an amazing person! The strength and fight she had was so inspiring. My Grandma(Kathy’s sister) always wished she lived closer to her sister. They would have occasional chats on the phone for hours when I was younger I remeber hearing them talk and laugh. I also remember when I was a little kid visiting the farm. Kathy will truly be missed but I know she is up in heaven dancing with my grandma and looking over us all.
Kathy was like a second mom to me….I spent many hours and nights with her daughter Angie, out on their farm near Halstad….she was so kind and had a sense of humor and a heart ❤️ of gold….we spent many hours visiting…. ..I would always see her making or doing crafts! And she was so clever and creative…her crafts she came up with were great!…She will be greatly missed by many….I will be thinking about all the family during this difficult time…..love you!
My heart goes out to Kathy’s family – Tammy, Angie, Robert and all your family. Your mom was one of a kind no doubt! It show in the spunk, fire, love and lives of her family. Thinking of you now and forever. Love, Steph
I spent a lot of time with Kathy when she was growing up in Shelly. We are 2nd cousins, her dad being my first cousin. We used to laugh about the time she was at the church next door to mine in Crookston opening up gifts for my wedding until she saw the bride and realized she was at the wrong wedding!! I’ll never forget that!
My condolences to Kathy’s family. Blessed be her memory!
Thinking of all of you! I enjoyed your moms sense of humor on Facebook and found I could relate to many posts. She will be missed.
My sympathy to Kathy`s family, I knew her from back in the days when I lived in Shelly. We had a group that would get together and party. She was always so fun (could sing and sound like Peggy Lee) God bless you all and God bless her memory.