Kristal Treadway, age 68 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Visitation will be from 5-8 PM on Friday, August 23rd at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th St. S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a time of sharing at 7 PM. Memorial Service at 10 AM on Saturday, August 24th at All Saints Lutheran Church 8100 Belden Blvd.; Cottage Grove, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service from 9-10 AM. All are invited to a luncheon following service. Interment will take place at Cottage Grove Cemetery.
Kristal, the daughter of Roger and Winnefred Nelson, was born on July 12, 1956 in Baldwin, WI. She spent her youth in Woodbury, MN and graduated from Park High School in 1974. She attended the University of Wisconsin – River Falls for Pre-Pharmacy and completed Pharmacy School at the University of Minnesota in 1980. She spent 45 years as a Pharmacist at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
Kristal and her husband, Robert, were longtime residents of Cottage Grove, MN. Over the years, she enjoyed traveling with her parents, family, and friends both internationally and across the country. She also loved supporting her children in all their activities, including cross country, track, and swim meets. She served as a member of the SEMS Swim Club Board of Directors and East Ridge High School Swim & Dive Booster Club during their participation. In the last several years, she enjoyed participating in events as a member of the Daughters of Norway and had been serving as the Vice President. Kristal had a tender heart and provided a tremendous amount of support to her friends and family in their times of need.
Kristal was the loving wife of Robert, mother of Andrew and Rachel, daughter of Winnefred Nelson, and sister of Dan, Scott, and Dennis (Ruth) Nelson. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Roger Nelson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Daughters of Norway.
Kirs and I were in several classes together. I will always remember her friendly manner and nice smile. She was smart and a good person. Rest in peace Kris.
It's wonderful how memories can be triggered by any of the senses ... perhaps by viewing Dad's 8mm movie of yet another kid's birthday party .... or the feel of a scatchy old woolen scarf for Minnesotan winters ... or the unmistakeable scent of grandma's mid-century Estee Lauder "Youth Dew" perfume ... or the taste of something just like the pizza burgers from the school cafeteria ... and sometimes from a song or sound ....
Kristal was a grade school friend in Woodbury ... our moms were part of a carpooling club to deal with the chore of driving us kids to various band events I remember one concert in sixth grade, the band played a popular song at the time by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass ... "Tijuana Taxi" ... a catchy tune that doesn't get much airplay now except on Easy Listening playlists. Kristal's musical instrument was one of the larger saxophones ... an instrument that is usually in the background and is rarely featured in the melody. But Tijuana Taxi was her chance to shine ... as the song famously includes some low "honking" sax notes ... arguably the best (and most fun) part of the song. Kris seemed a little bit nervous to be the unlikely soloist in that song but nailed it every time the band played it ... and she beamed a broad smile after each successful performance. Today I listened to Tijuana Taxi in memory of Kris ... and will remember her intellect, kindness and achievements whenever I hear the song again...
Steve Hardy
Kristal Fae Treadway
July 12, 1956 — August 12, 2024
Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Kristal Treadway, age 68 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Visitation will be from 5-8 PM on Friday, August 23rd at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th St. S.; Cottage Grove, MN with a time of sharing at 7 PM. Memorial Service at 10 AM on Saturday, August 24th at All Saints Lutheran Church 8100 Belden Blvd.; Cottage Grove, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service from 9-10 AM. All are invited to a luncheon following service. Interment will take place at Cottage Grove Cemetery.
Kristal, the daughter of Roger and Winnefred Nelson, was born on July 12, 1956 in Baldwin, WI. She spent her youth in Woodbury, MN and graduated from Park High School in 1974. She attended the University of Wisconsin – River Falls for Pre-Pharmacy and completed Pharmacy School at the University of Minnesota in 1980. She spent 45 years as a Pharmacist at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
Kristal and her husband, Robert, were longtime residents of Cottage Grove, MN. Over the years, she enjoyed traveling with her parents, family, and friends both internationally and across the country. She also loved supporting her children in all their activities, including cross country, track, and swim meets. She served as a member of the SEMS Swim Club Board of Directors and East Ridge High School Swim & Dive Booster Club during their participation. In the last several years, she enjoyed participating in events as a member of the Daughters of Norway and had been serving as the Vice President. Kristal had a tender heart and provided a tremendous amount of support to her friends and family in their times of need.
Kristal was the loving wife of Robert, mother of Andrew and Rachel, daughter of Winnefred Nelson, and sister of Dan, Scott, and Dennis (Ruth) Nelson. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Roger Nelson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Daughters of Norway.
Daughters of Norway
c/o Norway House
913 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
John Cavanaugh
Kirs and I were in several classes together. I will always remember her friendly manner and nice smile. She was smart and a good person. Rest in peace Kris.
Mark Jarvis
(Copied to "In Memory" from the "Message Forum")
It's wonderful how memories can be triggered by any of the senses ... perhaps by viewing Dad's 8mm movie of yet another kid's birthday party .... or the feel of a scatchy old woolen scarf for Minnesotan winters ... or the unmistakeable scent of grandma's mid-century Estee Lauder "Youth Dew" perfume ... or the taste of something just like the pizza burgers from the school cafeteria ... and sometimes from a song or sound ....
Kristal was a grade school friend in Woodbury ... our moms were part of a carpooling club to deal with the chore of driving us kids to various band events I remember one concert in sixth grade, the band played a popular song at the time by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass ... "Tijuana Taxi" ... a catchy tune that doesn't get much airplay now except on Easy Listening playlists. Kristal's musical instrument was one of the larger saxophones ... an instrument that is usually in the background and is rarely featured in the melody. But Tijuana Taxi was her chance to shine ... as the song famously includes some low "honking" sax notes ... arguably the best (and most fun) part of the song. Kris seemed a little bit nervous to be the unlikely soloist in that song but nailed it every time the band played it ... and she beamed a broad smile after each successful performance. Today I listened to Tijuana Taxi in memory of Kris ... and will remember her intellect, kindness and achievements whenever I hear the song again...