Mayvis Smith, age 85 of Shakopee, formerly of Brooklyn Center, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 25, 2021.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11AM with a visitation 1-hour prior on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 S Marschall Rd., Shakopee. Mayvis will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with Pastor Ali Tranvik and Pastor Cheryl Mathison presiding. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Grace Hospice at 1015 4th Ave. N, Suite 206 Minneapolis, MN 55405.
In Mountain Lake, MN on February 2, 1936, parents Nathaniel and Hazel (Nielson) Peterson celebrated the birth of their daughter, Mayvis Marie Peterson.
On June 28, 1958 Mayvis was united in marriage to Clayton Smith. They were blessed with 54 years together. Mayvis was a loving wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, and sister.
For 26 years, Mayvis was a preschool teacher at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church in Brooklyn Center. She touched many little lives. Whether it was her own family or the children she worked with, Mayvis treated others with compassion. She truly had a servant’s heart. In her free time, Mayvis enjoyed trips to the family cabin, a glass of wine while watching football, and wintering in Naples, Florida.
Mayvis is loved and missed by her children, Kari (Kate Thielen) Smith, Craig (Jen) Smith; grandsons, Jake (Anna) Smith, Luke (Kaurina Niznik) Smith; great-grandchildren, Lyla, Odin, Rowen; brothers, David Peterson, Richard (Kathleen) Peterson, Eugene (Dorothy) Peterson; many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.
Mayvis is preceded in death by her husband, Clayton; parents, Nathaniel and Hazel Peterson; brother, Robert (Inez) Peterson; sister-in-law, Sharon Peterson; father and mother-in-law, Clarence (Bernice) Smith.
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Daniel and Rita Peterson
God has called her to His side and she suffers no more.
Our prayers are with the family as we remember Aunt Mayvis.
Kari Smith
Dan and Rita,
Thank you for your kind words during this difficult time. We appreciate your kindness and support.
Love you,
Craig & Kari
Mike and Nione Rhodin
We will truly miss Mayvis. She was such a blessing to us when Mike’s Mother needed help. Her helping hand and great sense of humor always appeared at the right moment. Our sincere condolences to the family.
Kari Smith
Mike and Nione,
Thank you for the kind memories of mom.
Love you.
Craig & Kari
Cheryl Paulson
Kari (Craig):
My condolences to you and your family. Hold close all of the wonderful memories you and your mother created along the way.
Kari
Cheryl,
Thank you for your words of comfort.
We appreciate your kindness more than you know.
Kari & Craig
Jean olson
Our sympathy to your family in mayvis’ passing. I remember all of the fun we had at cross of glory.
Kari Smith
Jean,
Thank you for your condolences.
Kari & Craig Smith
Rose Bryant
Dear Smith Family,
Sending you my deepest sympathies. Mayvis was a kind soul. I have many fond memories of her from our days at Cross of Glory. She was a great teacher and mentor, always calm and compassionate. I feel blessed to have worked with her. She will be truly missed!