Nadine Rose Kivens Obituary (1931 - 2023)

Age 92 of Bloomington, formerly of Northfield, passed away on December 10, 2023. Born on December 9, 1931, in Oklahoma City, OK, although she moved to Minnesota as a teenager, she was always true to her Oklahoma heritage. Nadine flourished in Minnesota and became the valedictorian of her St. Paul Central High School class of 1949 and was a proud member of the school newspaper staff. Nadine entered the workforce immediately following high school and was successful in all of her work endeavors, working until the age of 87 at her favorite place of employment, Farmer’s Mill and Elevator. She met and married Hy Kivens and started a life in Northfield, MN, where they raised 4 children who were the light of her life. Preceded in death by her husband, Hy Kivens; parents, Sophia and Joseph Pase; brother, Jules Pase; and two grandchildren. Survived by children, Goldie Kivens; Ruth (Dwayne) Patritto; Rose (Shais) Rosenblatt; and Joe (Kim) Kivens; 12 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at Beth El Memorial Park on December 11, 2023. An active member of the Order of the Eastern Star: Myrtle Chapter, donations preferred to Minnesota Masonic Charities.