Katherine D. Grover, formerly of Glyndon, MN passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in HIA - Heather's House, Fargo, ND.

Katherine D. Grover was born on March 7, 1944, in Park River, North Dakota, to Ruth Bennington Sannes and Mandus Obert Sannes. She resided with her parents, one sister and two brothers. After Mandus and Ruth divorced, Ruth later married Russell Crawford, and together they had four children. In 1952, the family of ten moved to Dilworth, Minnesota, where Katherine attended high school. She was active in FHA, choir, cheerleading and was the Home Coming Queen It was during this time that Katherine met her future husband, Otto T. "Tom" Grover, of Glyndon, Minnesota.

Katherine and Tom were married on June 2, 1962. They settled near Glyndon, where they farmed sugar beets for 23 years and raised their four children. Katherine and Tom enjoyed spending their winters in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and their summers at Big Cormorant Lake.

On September 3, 2003, Katherine said goodbye to the love of her life, Otto. On August 19, 2008, she suffered the loss of her beloved son, Tom Grover.

Katherine’s strong will and deep love for her family brought her many years of happiness and treasured memories with family and friends. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved attending their many events and family gatherings, cherishing every opportunity to be together and celebrate life’s special moments.

Katherine was a nurturing, kind-hearted, faithful, and loving woman. In addition to being a wonderful mother and grandmother, she was an exceptional sister and a dear friend to many. Her warmth, strength, and love for those around her touched many lives. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

Katherine is survived by her three daughters, Kristine (Curt) Lynde of Ogema, Minnesota; Lisa (Lawrence) Grover-Pemelton of Montgomery, Texas; and Jennifer Grover of Montgomery, Texas. She is also survived by her two brothers, Jim Crawford (Meg) and Richard Crawford (Diane); three sisters, Becky Knick, Vicky (Steve) Sunde, and Bobbie (Bob) Krag; and sister-in-law Susan Offutt.

Katherine leaves behind eight grandchildren; Jill (Dusty) Cegla, Melissa (Clint)Lynde; Trevor (Kali) Lynde, Hannah, Katherine(Chad), and Garrett Pemelton, Samantha Upham and Jayde Grover, 5 great-grandchildren Broden Cegla, Weston Abdo, Thoryn Lynde, Freyja Lynde, Willow Chambers, and Isla Upham. As well as many nieces and nephews. All of whom were a treasured part of her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Grover, son Thomas Grover, brothers Lorren Crawford and Daniel Crawford, and her parents.

Katherine’s love and devotion to her family will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind. Her memory will be cherished always.

A private family service will be held with a Celebration of Life service on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. with a visitation one hour before the service at Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead, MN.

Memorials are preferred to HIA Hospice.