Jacinta Williams, 60, of Spirit Lake, passed away July 3, 2026, at Lakes Regional Health Care, surrounded by her loving family.
No formal services will be held at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be left at www.spiritlakefuneralhome.com
Jacinta was born on August 16, 1965, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Lawrence and Leona (Kambeitz) Feist. She graduated from Edgeley High School in 1983, where she formed friendships and memories that lasted throughout her life. She went on to earn her degree as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant after high school.
On September 29, 1990, she married her best friend and the love of her life, Jon “Nute” Williams. Together they built a home filled with laughter, love, and unwavering support for one another. Their greatest pride was their family.
Helping others wasn’t just Jacinta’s career, it was who she was. After earning her degree as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, she spent many years caring for people in schools, nursing homes, and hospitals. Whether she encouraged a child, comfortied a patient, or supported a family, she did it with patience, gentleness, and genuine compassion.
Jacinta was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church and lived her faith every day through quiet acts of kindness and service.
She had a gift for making things beautiful. An extraordinary quilter, Jacinta lovingly stitched warmth, comfort, and memories into every quilt she made. She was rarely happier than with a cup of coffee in hand, whether visiting with friends or working for several summers at Arnolds Perk, where she loved the conversations and connections that came with every cup.
She also found peace outdoors. Sunrises gave her hope, sunsets gave her gratitude, and time spent outside reminded her to slow down and appreciate God’s creation. She found joy in life’s simple moments and had a way of helping others do the same.
Above all else, Jacinta loved her family. She was a devoted wife, a proud mom, and an adoring grandma. Nothing brought her greater happiness than spending time with the people she loved.
She leaves behind her husband of 35 years, Jon “Nute” Williams; her daughter, Madison “Maddie” (Williams) Haiar and Daniel Haiar of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; her son, Ayrton Williams of Watertown, South Dakota; and her treasured grandchildren, Avery and Emery, who brought endless smiles to her face. She is also survived by her mother, Leona Feist of Bismarck, North Dakota; her sisters, Jolinda Woehl, Joan Holt, Julie Geiger, and Joyce Pfeifer; her brothers, Lee Feist and Lynn Feist; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
She was welcomed into eternal life by her father, Lawrence Feist; her sister, Jonella Neis; and her brother, Larry Joe Feist.
