With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Callista Joy Noltee of Jordan, Minnesota. Callista left this world on April 16, 2025, at the age of 36, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and vibrant spirit that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Callista’s life, though far too short, was filled with an energy and joy that she shared generously with family, friends, and all who crossed her path. Her warm smile, infectious laughter, and boundless empathy were hallmarks of her personality. Whether it was comforting a friend in need, lighting up a family gathering with her humor, or simply offering a kind word to a stranger, Callista’s presence had the power to make others feel seen, loved, and valued.
She is survived by her loving father, her cherished children who were the center of her world, her devoted siblings, and a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Each of them carries precious memories of Callista—of her caring heart, her unstoppable determination, and her unwavering commitment to those she loved.
A Life Full of Meaning
Callista embraced life with an open heart and a fierce loyalty to those she held dear. She was known for her creativity, her kindness, and her ability to turn even ordinary moments into special memories. Family was always at the heart of Callista’s world. She was a loving and devoted mother, taking pride in nurturing her children with warmth, strength, and endless affection. She celebrated their milestones, comforted them through their hardships, and filled their lives with a sense of belonging and unconditional love.
Her siblings remember her as the glue that often held everyone together—whether through her thoughtful gestures, her protective instincts, or her ability to find laughter even during the hardest times. Nieces and nephews adored her, seeing in “Aunt Callie” a source of fun, wisdom, and encouragement.
Callista also had a passion for the little things that made life beautiful—music, nature, cooking for her loved ones, and creating memories through shared experiences. Her zest for life was contagious, and she had an uncanny ability to lift spirits and bring people together.
An Irreplaceable Loss
The news of Callista’s passing has sent ripples of grief throughout the Jordan community and beyond. Friends and neighbors have spoken of her kindness, her open-hearted nature, and her incredible resilience in the face of life’s challenges. She had a gift for making others feel like they mattered—a rare and precious quality that leaves a deep void in her absence.
The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this painful time, but they also express immense gratitude for the outpouring of support, prayers, and condolences. Every message, memory shared, and gesture of love honors Callista’s life and offers comfort to those who are mourning.
Honoring Callista’s Memory
Plans are underway to celebrate Callista Joy Noltee’s life in a memorial service that will bring together all who loved her. It will be a time to remember the beauty she brought into the world, to share stories, to laugh, to cry, and to continue carrying forward the values she lived by—love, compassion, and kindness.
In honoring Callista’s memory, the family invites those who knew her to hold their loved ones close, to find joy in simple moments, and to be a source of light in the lives of others, just as Callista was for so many.
Though Callista’s physical presence is gone, her spirit will live on in every act of kindness inspired by her memory, in every laugh shared among her family, and in the countless hearts she touched throughout her 36 extraordinary years.
Rest peacefully, dear Callista. Your light shines on in all of us.
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