Polly Abernathey

Minot

Polly Abernathey passed away on January 14th, 2023, in a Minot Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born Mary Pauline Slater on January 23rd, 1939, the oldest of 6 children in Noonan, ND to Robert and Agnes Slater. Polly would be raised and educated in Columbus, ND and graduate from Columbus High School.

As an adult Polly moved to Minot, ND where she briefly attended Minot Business School. It is there she met her husband of 53 years, Jim. They were married in July of 1969 in Minot. Jim, Polly and Polly’s three children, Jeff, Mike and Denise welcomed a new baby boy, Scott to the family. Jim and Polly raised their joined family in Minot.

Polly loved the time over the years spent with her family during holidays, sporting events and summers at Strawberry Lake. Being at the lake was the place that made Polly the happiest. The friendships she made over the years there and watching not only her own children and grandchildren grow up at the lake, but all the children was something she loved very much. She was happiest when she was cooking them meals, she was the best at it. Polly loved cooking. Her turkey dinners on Thanksgiving will be talked about for generations as simply amazing, and Polly’s famous potato salad was known to be enjoyed and served at many family events.

Polly’s love for her dogs and all dogs was always something special and she treated them as part of the family. Polly neighbors at the lake and in Minot were always very dear to her. She was a loyal and caring friend to all that had the pleasure to cross her path and get to know her. Polly had a smile and sense of humor that was so fun to be around, and she loved to socialize, by hosting at her home or visiting others for the occasional happy hour.

Polly will be missed by many, but those closest to her include her husband, Jim; Daughter, Denise (Lance) Richter, Bismarck ND; Sons, Jeff Reichert, White Earth ND, Michael (Marsha) Reichert, Crosby ND, Scott (Roberta) Abernathey, Minot ND; Grandchildren, Chelsea Bessette, Ryan Richter, Ashley (Jesse) Atkinson, Bailey Rowell, Brandy Reichert, Lathan Abernathey; Great-grandchildren, Karver, Paislee, and Haven Atkinson, Stella and Finley Reichert, Iris Buck and Magnolia Bessette; brothers: Jim (Carol) Slater, Tim (Cheri) Slater, John Slater, Mark (Rachel) Slater; sister-in-law: Carole Abernathey, Jean Abernathey.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Slater; mother Agnes Slater; sister, Pat Slater; father-in-law Charley Abernathey; mother-in-law, Cora Abernathey; brother-in-law, David Abernathey; sister-in-law, Judy Slater and Granddaughter Sloan Abernathey.

Visitation: Sunday, January 22, 2023 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Family Prayer Service: Sunday at 5 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, January 23, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot.

Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, ND.

Memorials: The Minot Humane Society or Minot Catholic Schools.

The service will be livestreamed for the public to view and can be accessed by going to the Thompson-Larson Funeral home website: www.thompsonlarson.com

Those wishing to sign the online register and share memories may access the online obituaries section at (www.thompsonlarson.com).

Published by The Minot Daily News, January 19, 2023.