Lynn Smith
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On September 29, 2014 @ 11:56 am In 2014,Obituaries | 6 Comments
A resident of Shakopee, Lynn Marie Smith, was 60, when she passed away peacefully, from cancer, with her family present at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. The family will greet guests on Thursday, October 2, 2014, from 10 am – 12 (noon), at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee, MN.
On October 12, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI, Lynn was born to parents, Gustavo and Bernadine (Kwasny) Valdovinos. She grew up living with four brothers in the Milwaukee area. As a young girl, Lynn had a strong passion for sewing. Her first sewing machine was bought by her dad. Over the years, Lynn made a lot of her own clothes and also did a lot of mending for others. But what she treasured the most from the early years, is the 49 year friendship of Linda Heise. They each held a special place in each other’s lives.
Graduating from Alexandra Hamilton High School, in Milwaukee, Lynn furthered her education at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), earning an Accounting Degree. Having a love for numbers, she worked for various companies as an accountant, for over 40 years.
Lynn’s passions in life was her girls…daughter, Kimberly and granddaughters, Hannah and Ryah. In earlier years, she and her daughter have fond memories of their annual summer vacation to Wisconsin Dells. An excellent cook and baker, Lynn now has passed down some of these secrets and technics on to Kimberly. Hannah and Ryah brought so much love and joy to her. The granddaughter’s loved the special birthday cakes grandma would make for them. They enjoyed cuddling with her, spending time crafting, watching movies and having popcorn. Lynn relished just sitting back, helping them with homework and watching them play and grow up.
Through life, Lynn loved to read and partake in book clubs. Known for her desserts, Lynn pies, cookies, cheesecakes or whatever were always the first to be eaten, at any family gathering or party. This made her so proud. Over the years, Lynn enjoyed making hundreds and hundreds of bracelets for family, friends or complete strangers. Her signature saying was, “catering to the well dress wrist, by Bead Mama.” Lynn also enjoyed talking to birds and watching them, especially the hummingbirds.
Lynn was her family’s rock, protector, and everything. She could be heard saying to them, “When you hurt, I hurt, when you are happy, I am happy! Or I love you to the sky and a millions times back. Lynn had this contagious laugh, which would make you laugh and infectious smile, which could light up any room.
Left to honor Lynn’s life and mourn the death is her daughter, Kimberly; granddaughters, Hannah and Ryah; brothers, Mike, Mark, Steve and Jim; and very special and close friends.
Preceded in death and there to welcome Lynn home in heaven is her parents, Gustavo and Bernadine. There wasn’t a day that Lynn would not think of her parents. She saw her dad in the clouds and her mom in the rocks, for support, guidance and their reassuring love.
Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home and Cremation, Shakopee Chapel, proudly served the Smith family. www.ballardsunderfuneral.com
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Lynn was a big part of our family at Riversbend in Germantown, WI. She attended swimming parties and other parties always bringing her lovely cakes, etc. We have all missed her since she moved to Minnesota but she was always in our thoughts.
We will always miss her. She was part of our Riversbend family for many years. She attended many parties, swimming pool parties and always brought laughter and her many cakes. etc. We will always have fond memories of her.
I was very sad to hear of Lynn’s passing. She was a member of the Riversbend Book Club for many years. Her greatest joy was Kimberly, Hannah and Ryah. I am so glad she was able to spend the end of her life with those she loved the most. Every book club night someone would always ask “have you heard from Lynn”. Linda Wimer
Oh Kimberly, you have been on my mind constantly since I heard about your mother’s passing the other day. I only met your mom a couple times but she seemed like a beautiful person and I could see where you got your spunk! I could tell by the way she looked at you that she loves you very much and was very proud of you. She will ALWAYS be with you…. watch for the messages she will send you. Keep your heart and mind open to them. I get messages from my mom and dad daily. This isn’t the end…. I truly believe that the next place we go will be so much better than where we are, in this life. I love you so much honey. If you need to talk I’m always here for you and completely understand the pain you feel…. xxoo
Kimberly,
This is so beautifully wriiten, and a wonderful witness to your mom’s love.
Take care of yourself, and give yourself time to grieve. You’ve been giving and giving and giving for so long.
Peace, Bonnie
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I am very sorry to read of your family’s loss. May the God of all comfort, peace and tender mercies be with you.(2 Cor. 1:3,4) Please accept my heartfelt condolences.