Katherine Skold

Katherine R. “ Kathy” Skold, 92, Grand Forks, ND, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at home. Katherine was born August 5, 1924 in Daysland, Alberta, Canada. She was raised in Daysland and graduated from high school there. As a young lady, she came to the United States and settled in the area. She became a U.S. citizen in 1967. Most of Katherine’s working years were spent in the food service industry, working mostly as a cook and server. She spent the last 20 years of her career working at the VFW club in East Grand Forks, MN. Katherine was very involved in family activities, especially those involving her children and grandchildren. She loved shopping. She also enjoyed playing cards, puzzles and conversation with family and friends. Katherine is survived by her children, Joan Hagstrom, East Grand Forks, MN, Gary (Dawn) Halvorson, East Grand Forks, MN, and Bryan (Evelyn) Halvorson, Grand Forks; nine grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; and one sister. She was preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, June 23, 2017 in Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks, ND. Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the funeral home. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery of East Grand Forks, MN.