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Cheryl (Ray, ND)
Oct 12, 2019

To say we are stunned would be an understatement. You are all in thoughts and prayers . RIP my friend.

Lorraine Brautman (Arizona)
Oct 12, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones.

Duane Bratvold (Lake Tapps, WA)
Oct 12, 2019

Thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be missed by us. Grateful for the time we got with her.

Nancy Todd Ropp (Apple Valley, Minnesota)
Oct 12, 2019

I am so saddened to hear of Kirsten’s passing. My most sincere condolences and prayers for all friends and family.

Joe and Pat Bloms (Bottineau, ND)
Oct 13, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the Bratvold and Johnson families at this very sad time.

Colleen (Minot, ND)
Oct 13, 2019

My heart feels so sad for all Kirsten’s family. So sudden and way too soon to lose her. Our prayers are with your family

Ron Ostberg (Fort Worth, Texas)
Oct 13, 2019

Thoughts and prayers to friends and family. Our condolences. Rest In Peace. God Bless us all.

Patty Weyrauch (West Fargo, ND)
Oct 13, 2019

So so sorry Jerry and family. Our hearts go out to you. She will be greatly missed. Prayers and hugs to all. Patty Weyrauch and family

Judy Tank Vialpando (Arvada, Co)
Oct 13, 2019

Our sincere sympathy goes out to the Johnson and Bratvold families. I was so saddened to hear of Kristens passing. May God wrap his arms around you at this sad time. Sincerely, Judy Vialpando

Freda Vachal (White Earth, ND)
Oct 14, 2019

So very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. She was a very sweet gal.

Julie Dragseth (Watford City , ND)
Oct 14, 2019

I was heartbroken when I saw the news of Kirsten's passing. She was a classmate of mine in the LPN program, a colleague for a time at the Eye clinic and a beloved friend. Her gentle spirit, her motherly nature and calming presence made her a great nurse. A few years back my husband was coming home from Towner in a horrible spring storm and I called Kirsten to see if he could stop at her home for awhile as the roads were impassable. In typical Kirsten style, her and Jerry graciously welcomed my husband into their home. Her kindness will never be forgotten. Fly high Kirsten-you are finally home in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father. My sincerest sympathies to the entire Bratvold family.

John and Cheryl Hicks (Washburn, ND)
Oct 14, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Judy Ross (Minot, North Dakota)
Oct 14, 2019

Sincere sympathy to you all

Jim and Vickie Melchior (Bismarck, ND)
Oct 14, 2019

So sad to hear about Kirsten. Our deepest sympathy to you all.

Deb Monicken and Sue Kattas (Hudson, Wisconsin)
Oct 15, 2019

I think of joy when I think of Kirsten. Kirsten’s expression of joy was expressed during all the christenings, confirmations, graduation celebrations, weddings, holiday gatherings, backyard cookouts, and recognition ceremonies for the Minot Aunties, and chauffeuring Adelaide. I think about how much Kirsten loved learning and attending Nursing school. During the best of times there was a glow of joy in her face, smile and I always thought she was a very pretty looking woman. I guess in the greater scheme of things my being part of the extended Johnson-Monicken-Bratvold family, I will remember Kirsten as a sister I am also losing.
To all, especially you children, husband, sisters and brothers, I regrettably express my sympathy and offer my condolences. This loss for you and the Ray community makes me feel great grief and sadness. You are in my heart.
Love you all,
Sue Kattas

One of my fondest memories is from Kristen’s sister-in-law Angee (my sister) who so admired Kristen’s parenting ideas. While picking up toys that had lost the kid’s interest, Angee declared “I’m going to do what Kristen does” and she relayed a story of Kristen picking up toys and hiding them away only to present them later. The kids were delighted and treated the toys like they were new.
Making things special was and seeing a way to make things new was always fun with Kristen. All my love to the family. I know Kristen loved you all and she will be so missed. Love, Deb Monicken

Wendy Johnson (Williston, ND)
Oct 15, 2019

I was so surprised when I saw Kirsten's writeup in the paper ~ all the memories came flooding back of Farmers Union Camps and time spent at your house in Ray when my dad was on the NW Mutual Aid telephone board and your dad was manager. I'm sure I have more than just a few pictures in my photo albums from those days.
My prayers for peace are with your family as you go through the days ahead.

Marsha Semingson (Chandler, AZ)
Oct 15, 2019

Jerry, Shannon, Angie, Lindsey, Paul, Gail, Karen Steve, Shirley and Duane, our most sincere sympathy to all of you. You are all like family to me and I am so saddened by Kirsten’s passing. I am keeping all of in my prayers. Hugs and much love to each of you. Marsha and Sam

Barry Teresa Johnson (Williston, ND)
Oct 15, 2019

Jerry Shannon Angie Lyndsey and Family Shirley Duane Gail Karen Paul Steve our thoughts and prayers are with you all Kristen is going to be missed She always had a smile on her face and talked to you every time you see her Treasure all the memories you have of her Hugs to all RIP Kristen

Debbie Iverson (Tioga, ND)
Oct 16, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss! I met Kirsten at the Tioga Hospital almost 37 years ago; January 13th to be exact. I was in labor with my daughter LeAnn expecting her to be the New Years Baby for 1983 and here comes Kirsten! She definitely was in labor. We were in the same room and hours before my daughter was born here comes Lindsey robbing me of having the 1st baby of the new year! Over the years we would see each other at either the grocery store or drug store and we would recount our hospital stay! My sympathy in the loss of your wife and mother and grandmother! She was a beautiful lady and I will always have that memory with her! May God be with you and comfort you at this time!

Bruce Anderson (Williston, ND)
Oct 17, 2019

My thoughts are with the Bratvold and Johnson families. My deepest sympathies to all of you. May Kirsten rest in peace.

Shawna Allard (Bottineau, ND)
Oct 17, 2019

So sorry to hear about you loss Shannon and family!
My favorite memory of your Mom was when we had a slumber party (we had many) and your mom always made us popcorn and orange Julius’...To this day it is now one of my kids favorite thing to have at their slumber parties! Kirsten was always smiling and so kind, She was such a caring person and she shared that with all of us.

Rick and Judy Flaten (Sioux Falls, SD)
Oct 17, 2019

Jerry and family,
We are so sorry to hear the sad news about Kirsten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Shar Qualley Jonson (Snohomish, WA)
Oct 17, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Kirsten's passing. My heart is with all of the family.

Pattie Biwer (Tioga, ND)
Oct 18, 2019

I am sorry to hear about your loss of Kirsten. I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Shelene Brekke Boehm (Billings, Montana)
Oct 18, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about Kirsten. It brings back so many fun memories of the Bratvolds and Johnsons! You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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