Nola Ramstad Kjos peacefully passed away on Friday, April 3, surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of hospice.

Nola was born on December 16, 1943, at St. Luke's Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. She graduated from Tintah High School in 1962. During her high school years, she was involved in the class play, served on the annual staff, worked as a library attendant, and was selected as a homecoming candidate. Nola grew up riding horses and spending summers with her family at Floyd Lake.

Nola proudly served in the United States Air Force. After spending time in Galveston, Texas, she returned to Fargo, where-while working at Mr. Steak-she met the love of her life, Monte Kjos. The two were united in marriage on September 3, 1972, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead, Minnesota. Their wedding reception was held in the church basement, a place that remained especially meaningful to Nola throughout her life. Monte and Nola made their home in Fargo, near one too many rivers, where they raised their two children, Heidi and Scott.

Faith and service were central to Nola's life. She attended Bible study at Trinity Lutheran Church, taught Sunday School, and devoted countless hours to visiting congregation members who were ill in hospitals and nursing homes. Nola had a natural gift for making connections and later continued that calling by volunteering with hospice. She also greatly enjoyed her time with the Red Hat Ladies-waving from parade floats and traveling throughout North Dakota.

Nola had a deep love for travel. She cherished cruises with her daughter, trips with Concordia, family vacations, and the many memorable trips she and Monte took to Las Vegas and Washington, D.C.

A proud wife, mother, and grandmother, Nola is survived by her husband, Monte; children, Heidi (Tracy) Kjos‑Schmidt of Fargo and Scott (Lynsey) Kjos of West Fargo; and her grandchildren, Landen Kjos, Aspyn Kjos, and Regan Schmidt.

Nola and Monte were strong supporters of local non‑profits. Nola was especially passionate about Oak Grove, where her son and grandchildren attend school, and Sanford Health.

Nola was known for her charismatic conversations and her love of shopping and sharing thoughtful gifts to brighten someone's day. Giving to others was one of the many ways she expressed her love and kindness. Her generous spirit and caring heart will be remembered and deeply cherished by all who knew her.

Nola was preceded in death by her mother, Muriel Ramstad; her father, Allen Ramstad; and her brother, Larry Ramstad.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 24, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead, Minnesota. Lunch will follow in the Christian Life Center, with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Fargo, North Dakota.

Memorials may be made in Nola's memory to Sanford Health Foundation or the Oak Grove Lutheran School Foundation.