Kathleen Fitzsimonds

Kathleen R. Fitzsimonds, 93, of Walhalla, ND, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Pembilier Nursing Center in Walhalla. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Walhalla Park Center Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the church.

Kathleen was born March 7, 1929, in Walhalla, ND to Milfred and Helene (Fraser) Howell. She grew up in the Walhalla area.

On October 3, 1946, Kathleen married Vernon Fitzsimonds in Fargo, ND. After their marriage they lived and farmed in the Park Center area. During later years they moved to North Border Estates in Walhalla.

Kathleen was a member of the Walhalla-Park Center Presbyterian Church and Eastern Star. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will forever be in our hearts.

Kathleen is survived by her children: Kay Gonitzke, Billings, MT and Robert (Cynde) Fitzsimonds, Walhalla, ND; grandchildren Jonathan (Edie), Kristin, and Lindsay Gonitzke; Jaci Fitzsimonds (Jonas Udcoff) and Ryan (Christin) Fitzsimonds; great-grandchildren: Jesse, Ashley, Payson, Keiran and Adah; Jett and Jevin; Kealie, Myah, Logan, Teagyn, and Nash.

Preceding Kathleen in death were her parents and sisters, Freida Geiwitz and Joann Petrich; and her beloved husband of 74 years, Vernon Fitzsimonds.