Joanne Maxine Haug

JOANNE M. HAUG Please join the family for Joanne's Celebration of Life Date: Saturday, June 10, 11am-2pm Location: 5304 Kingsberry Drive, Edina, MN Joanne M. Haug, 81, of Golden Valley, MN passed away suddenly of natural causes on January 9, 2023, at her home in Golden Valley. Joanne Maxine Shortridge Haug was born in Langdon, ND on July 24, 1941 to Wesley and Nancy (Bloomquist) Shortridge. Joanne grew up the youngest of 7 children in a remote farming community in northern North Dakota. She attended a country school through 8th grade and graduated from Munich High School. She helped on the farm with whatever was needed and always enjoyed spending time with her siblings. She loved farm animals and was known to always have a pet chicken. She started learning piano at the age of 7, excelled at it, and after high school, enrolled at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. She originally planned on majoring in music, but later transitioned to Business Administration. Joanne married Lowell Haug (Park River, ND) in August 1960. They made their home in the Moorhead/Fargo area and started their family. In 1969, they moved to Golden Valley, MN where she raised her 3 children and worked in the family business. In the late 80's, she embarked on a career in a variety of administrative support roles. She worked for several companies over the years, and culminated her exemplary working career with over 10+ years as an IT Process Specialist at Pentair in Golden Valley, MN. She retired from Pentair in 2015. Joanne ("Nana Jo") was a loving, kind, gentle, and present influence in her grandkid's lives. She attended every activity, big or small, with a smile and overwhelming support. She leaves an everlasting impact on her grandkids who will forever cherish every game night, lunch out at their favorite restaurant, the Annual Golden Valley Pumpkin Festival, birthday shopping trips, and car rides in her maroon convertible. Joanne was a great Mom, Nana, friend, and confidante to many. She was known for looking and acting 20 years younger than she was, had an incredible sense of humor. She loved to laugh, was quick with a witty comeback, and was up for just about any kind of adventure. She enjoyed spending time attending music events, gardening, and traveling. She also loved jigsaw puzzles, weekly card games with friends, reading, tending to her pet cat Kodi, and knitting hats/mittens for donation. Joanne was one in a million, equally kind and generous to all that knew her; she'll be deeply missed by her family and friends. Joanne is survived by her daughter Lori, son Jeff (Kaki), son Todd (Linda), and grandchildren, Patrick, Megan, and Molly. She is also survived by her brother, Jack Shortridge (Daunine), and her sister-in-law, Cyrilla Shortridge, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends across the country. Joanne was preceded in death by her daughter, Karin Sue; her parents, Nancy and Wesley; in-laws, Adolph and Thelma; her brother and his wife, Russell and Isabelle Shortridge; brother, Calvin Shortridge; her sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Earl Olson; her sister and brother-in-law, Donna and JC Kingzett; and her sister, Alayne Shortridge. Donations/Memorials are preferred in Joanne's Honor to The Wild Cat Sanctuary or 2nd Harvest which can be made online: The Wild Cat Sanctuary 2nd Harvest Minnesota

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Joanne Maxine Haug

July 24, 1941 - January 9, 2023

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Joanne Maxine Haug

July 24, 1941 - January 9, 2023

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