The funeral services for Kay Pladson, 51, Dickinson, are at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Dickinson, with the Rev. Noel T. Vold officiating.
Burial is in the Dickinson Cemetery.
Visitation is from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. today at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Kay passed away Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at her home in Dickinson.
Kay Leanne Pladson was born Nov. 18, 1956, to LeRoy and Mary Jane (Sanda) Thingelstad in Northwood. She grew up in Northwood and attended the local grade school, graduating from Northwood High School in 1975.
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After graduation, Kay attended Joseph's School of Hair Design in Grand Forks.
She later worked at The Gleaner newspaper in Northwood. It was during this time, that Kay met Robert Pladson and the two where married on June 23, 1978, in Northwood.
The couple lived in Larimore a year before moving to Dickinson in 1980.
It was here where they made their home for the next 27 years, as they raised their five children, Michele, Penny, Sam, Casey and Kelsey.
Kay enjoyed playing sports, especially softball, volleyball and bowling.
She was very fond of the outdoors, as well as spending time in her garden and yard.
Kay had a knack for woodworking that she inherited from her father. This led her to build several decks, along with other remodels and decorative projects.
Music played a huge role in Kay's life and family.
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Kay deeply loved her children and grandchildren, and supported them through all of their activities.
At times, she was a taxi and pit crew all in one, as she hauled her boys across the country to motocross events.
Kay will be remembered as a very witty and loving person that will be missed by all.
She is survived by her husband, Bob; two sons, Sam and Casey Pladson; three daughters, Michele Pladson, Penny (Jeremiah) Young and Kelsey Pladson, all of Dickinson; two grandchildren, Logan Fritz and Nia Mayer; three sisters, Pat Anderson, St. Thomas, Pam Jacobson, Northwood, and Kathy (Dave) Muellner, Minneapolis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Kay is preceded in death by both of her parents; and a brother, Terry Thingelstad.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com .
(Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson)
