Kelly Haugen , 55, Surrey, passed away, Wednesday, December 6, 2017, in a Minot hospital surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Kelly was born September 5, 1962, in Minot, ND to Ronald and Betty (Torno) Skinn. She grew up and was educated in Minot, graduating from Minot High School in 1980.

Kelly was united in marriage to Wes Haugen on September 20, 2002. They made their home in Surrey, ND. Kelly spent more than twenty years of her working life at the Roll'N Pin Restaurant on north hill in Minot in every aspect of the business, doing her best to serve its patrons. Kelly spent the last ten years of her working life as an outside sales associate for Gaffaney's of Minot.

She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Moose Lodge and was a part of many dart leagues in Minot and the surrounding area for many years.

Kelly spent time in the garden and enjoyed tending to her flowers. She also spent time baking and canning, sharing the fruits of her always 'green thumb.' Kelly enjoyed throwing darts, playing bingo and games of chance at the casino. She was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and had a soft spot for Scottie dogs. Her generous spirit will be forever missed by all of her family and friends.

Kelly's surviving family includes her husband of 15 years, Wes Haugen, Surrey, ND; sisters, Kari (Jim) Porter, Minot and Lorrie (Tim) Brogan, Seattle, WA; brother, Mark Skinn, St. Paul, MN; nieces, Ashley (Jess) McIntyre, Tioga, ND and Lacy (Jason Stewart) Porter, both of Minot; great-nieces, Aura Stewart and Landrie McIntyre; special card partner, Jim Schweyen, Minot and Doneta Skinn, Minot, ND; mother-in-law, LaVerne Haugen, Des Lacs, ND; sister-in-law, Delores (Butch) Walhood, Des Lacs, ND; brothers-in-law, Delos Haugen, Burlington, ND, Terry Haugen, Des Lacs, ND, Ardean (Lori) Haugen, Minot, ND and Ardell (Kathleen) Haugen, Minot, ND along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and her furry friend Frannie.

Kelly was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Skinn and mother, Betty Skinn-Schweyen.

Celebration of Life Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2017 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND
Booksigning: Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials are preferred to an organization of the donor's choice.