Reverend Hampton Almor Kavlie, 88, longtime Lutheran Brethren Pastor, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in a Minot Hospital.

Hampton was born January 29, 1930 at Bottineau, North Dakota the son of Leonard and Dagney "Dot" (Brujhell) Kavlie. He was raised on the family farm near Dunseith and educated at country schools north of Dunseith before graduating from Hillcrest Academy in 1949.

Hampton attended the Bottineau School of Forestry before entering the seminary for three years. He was united in marriage to Ethel Schroeder on September 2, 1951 at Souris, ND. Following their marriage, they moved to Fergus Falls, where he completed his education at the Lutheran Brethren Seminary in 1954.

Hampton began a lengthy career as a minister, serving the communities of Osakis, MN, Grand Forks, ND, Sioux Falls, SD, Williston, ND, Minot, ND and Phoenix, AZ. They returned to Williston in 1978 until returning to Minot in 1995 to serve Our Redeemers Lutheran Brethren Church. He retired for the second time in 2004 after 50 years in the ministry. During his time as a Pastor, he had also traveled extensively as an evangelist throughout the United States.

Hampton enjoyed preaching, singing, traveling, telling stories and fishing. Blessed are the many who knew him and were touched by his ministry.

His loving family includes , wife of 66 years, Ethel of Minot; children, Garreth (Margery) Kavlie, Jamestown, ND, Gaylord (Cindy) Kavlie, Bismarck, ND, Grant (Gloria) Kavlie, Glendale, AZ, Garnell "Dolly" (Dave) Gowan, Minot and Gayle (Curt) Moore, Minot; 14 grandchildren & 25 great grandchildren; brothers, Curtis (Elaine) Kavlie, Fergus Falls, MN & Jerry (Arlys) Kavlie, Great Falls, MT; sister in law, Phyllis Kavlie of Rolette, ND; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Hampton was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Duane Kavlie.

Funeral service: Friday, June 1, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in Our Redeemer's Church, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Visitation: Thursday, May 31st from 4:00-7:00p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers or plants the family prefers memorials to Our Redeemer's Church or Our Redeemer's Christian School.