Avis Restad, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Avis was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Restad; sister, Donna Soler; and granddaughter, Aimee Johnson. Avis is survived by her children, Jackie (Wayne) Johnson, Bruce (Terri) Restad, and Joi (Mike) Nelson; grandchildren, Terisa (Jason) Restad-Johnson, Craig Restad, Jessica Johnson, Brianne Johnson, Julie Johnson, Brandi Nelson, and Derek Nelson; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Caiden, Ryker, Jax, Clifton, Jaydon, Elishia, Emilee, David, Peyton, Gregory, Michael, and Brooklyn; sister, Claire Sipes; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. VISITATION: 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at Sunrise Funeral Home, 4798 Miller Trunk Highway, Hermantown, with service to follow at 2 p.m.