Paulette Jean Stone

Paulette Jean Stone, 69, of Moorhead, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, surrounded by her family at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.

Born on July 25, 1956, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Dale Davis and Helen Bruce-Hauer, Paulette married Harlan Brent Stone on September 29, 1988. Together they made their home in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, where they raised their children.

Throughout her life, Paulette found deep fulfillment in connecting with others through her work. She spent many years at the Round Up in Fargo, Stone’s Group Home, and Cash N Dash before dedicating 13 rewarding years to Pelican Valley Health Center. There she brought laughter, comfort, and a genuine sense of belonging to the residents in her care.

Paulette cherished time with her beloved grandchildren, Joren, Jovi, Tanya, Pepper, Cullen, and Breeze, with another grandchild expected in June 2026. She enjoyed puzzle games such as Scrabble, word searches, and Bingo, and took great pleasure in cooking, especially preparing her cozy, comforting soups for family and friends. Known for her humor and spunky personality, she often greeted others with her signature phrase, “Spiffer Wiffers.” Her sisters affectionately called her “Shorty” or “The Great One.” Paulette had a special gift for making everyone feel welcome and cared for, and she will be remembered that way by all who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Jacy (Jim) Stone, Colton (Louise) Stone, Berkley Pajari, Charles Taylor, and Summer Dorr; her cherished grandchildren, Joren, Jovi, Tanya, Pepper, Cullen, Breeze, and Baby Stone; her loving sisters, Peggy (Jim) Jacobson, Marsha Maxwell, Susan (Paul) Marshell, Debra (Jerry) Becket, and Pam (Hugo) Boj-Rivas; and lifelong friends Leah and Gary Deschene, Charlette Rock, along with many nieces and nephews. Paulette was preceded in death by her husband Harlan, her parents Dale and Helen, her younger brother Lonnie Davis, and several other beloved family members.