Kathryn Jean Vallevik, 75, of Williston, ND peacefully passed away surrounded by her family September 16, 2024 in Billings, Montana. She was born November 19, 1948 in Williston, ND to Osmund and Myrtle Vallevik.

Kathy grew up on the family farm, attending grade school at Twin Lakes, graduating from Williston High School. After graduation, Kathy worked for Bell Telephone until her retirement. She then went to work at the office of Norman Jessen, until starting her own business in the Child Care Industry. Over the next 22 years, Kathy provided care to numerous children until ending her business endeavor in 2006. Although Kathy no longer owned a daycare, her love for teaching and caring for children did not waiver. She taught a Children’s Good News Club, and could often be found teaching Sunday School, which she began doing while in high school.

Kathy loved playing board games and organizing games for family and friends. She is remembered by her family to have been able to start an exceptional water fight.
Kathy was preceded in death by her grandparents; parents, Osmund and Myrtle Vallevik; brothers, Bruce and Oren; sister, Valorie, her niece, Kim.

Kathy is survived by her siblings, Barbara Eklund (Cliff) of Carlin, Nevada, Loren (Linda) of Williston, ND and Daniel of Williston, ND; sister-in-law, Ruth Vallevik of Billings, MT; as well as, 11 nieces and nephews; 15 great nieces and nephews and 5 great-great nieces and nephews.