Kristyna Walling Monson

June 12, 1992 ~ January 27, 2025
Born in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Resided in:
Moorhead, Minnesota
Kristyna Marie Walling Monson, 32, of Fargo, ND passed away on January 27, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Sanford Hospital.
Kristyna was born on June 12, 1992, to Virginia (Walling) Monson in Fargo, ND. She grew up in the Fargo/Moorhead area. Kristyna graduated from Moorhead High School in 2010, where she was a member of their debate team. In 2006, Virginia married Darryl Monson whom Kristyna referred to as “dad”. In 2008, Kristyna excitedly welcomed her sister, Emily Cecelia.
Kristyna had a passion for learning and absorbing new information. As a young child, she would often be found reading the dictionary and even the phone book. This enabled Kristyna to be a tough competitor when it came to a game of Scrabble. She had a love for any kind of logic puzzle.
Kristyna had a life-long struggle with her mental health. This led to an extended cycle of sobriety and drug addiction as an adult. Despite her addiction battle, she had a truly kind heart. Kristyna was always willing to help a friend or family member in need and enjoyed spending as much time with them as possible. She found solace in journaling and music. Kristyna loved being outdoors near the water and camping under the stars. She would say that it was her happy place and where her heart felt most at peace.
In 2020, Kristyna had her first son, Grayson Robert. That following year she met her soulmate, Steven Monson, and they were married on December 16, 2024. In that time, Kristyna and Steven welcomed two more sons: Asher James in 2022, and Malakai Kayde in 2024.
For the last couple of years, Kristyna worked at Love’s Travel Stop in Fargo. She took pride in the work she did there and enjoyed her interactions with co-workers and customers.
Kris leaves behind her husband, Steven Monson; her 3 sons, Grayson, Asher, and Malakai; parents, Virginia & Darryl Monson of Moorhead, MN; sister, Emily Monson of Moorhead, MN; grandmother, Deborah Walling of Moorhead, MN; parents-in-law, Ruth and Hardy Glanzer of Christine, ND; grandfather, Rex Walling of Wasilla, AK; uncle, James Walling of Albemarle, NC; along with many great aunts, great uncles, cousins, and extended family members.
Kristyna was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Cecelia Orth, whom she lovingly referred to as “Other Grandma;” great-aunt, Susanne Silbernagel; cousin, Erin Orth; and grandparents, Ronald and Barbara Monson.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center with visitation one hour prior, with a luncheon to follow.
Services
Memorial Service - Tuesday: February 4, 2025 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Visitation - Tuesday: February 4, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
My thoughts and prayers are going out to her family.
Dear Kristyna, you’ve been through so much. Now just rest in peace. Love you!