Mary Lindstrom

If anyone ever cared, really cared for someone else it would have to be Mary Lindstrom. She was a warm hearted and well liked individual, and these wonderful traits came easily to her because she was such a sociable and amiable person, someone who was always making certain that those around her had whatever they needed. Mary was a talkative person who was tactful at all times but typically said what she meant.

Mary was raised in Miami, Florida. During her childhood she learned to be reliable and respectful. Mary was an obedient child who wanted to win the favor of others. She found it easy to show sympathy and to perform kind acts for others. These admirable qualities would become a part of Mary's personality throughout her life.

Though Mary was frequently the one to initiate games and activities with her family, she was also quite often the family member who took the role of referee. Mary was a peace-maker with an ability to resolve all sorts of family conflicts. In fact, Mary worked conscientiously to keep those typical family spats at bay. Mary was raised with three sibblings. They are, Robin Stephens, Carolyn Shewey, Nancy Torchia. Mary and her siblings had the typical rivalries while growing up, but they cared deeply for one another.

Mary was a faithful and loving person. Some would even call her sentimental and a romantic at heart. Her kindness and consideration radiated an aura of warmth to those around her. Mary cared for what others thought and carried that into her marriage. Compassionate and devoted, Mary worked hard to make her new life partner happy.

Harmony was important to Mary and she made every effort to maintain it with her family. Mary was blessed with two daughters, Jennifer Lindstrom Sparks and Amy Lindstrom Hohman. They were also blessed with one grandchild, Riley Sparks who is now in God's care. Mary was always conscious of the feelings others had. She was reasonable and understanding. As a result, Mary was quick to solve disputes and did so without much fuss. Her secret of success in this area was simple: Mary would listen before she would act.

Taking her work seriously came naturally to Mary, and she expected the same from those around her. Mary was a good team player, someone who was born to cooperate with others. She was what some would call a “people person” and it was demonstrated in her good communication skills. Mary was a steady worker, one who was realistic about schedules. The kind of details that would give family members and work colleagues fits were situations that Mary handled well. She could understand the details without getting lost in the broad “big picture. She was employed as a teacher. She brought harmony to her work environment, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done, while always maintaining respect for her colleagues.

Her keen interest in things that affected the lives of other people led Mary to become actively involved in professional and community organizations. Because she was outgoing and worked well with others, Mary did her fair share of volunteer work. And she wouldn’t shy away from taking the lead on committees or events, either. She was a born list maker and was great at creating and sticking to schedules. Mary was an active member of Radar Memorial Church.

Mary was the kind of person who would readily move into action in order to help others. She was appreciated and respected. She could find value in the opinions of others and was passionate about her own values and beliefs. So it’s little wonder that she was active and highly valued by those in her community, donor to St. Judes' Children's Hospital.

Mary was a fantastic conversationalist who could engage just about anyone in a discussion. And whenever she said something, she meant it. Mary was a down to earth person, outgoing and gregarious. She was without question the type of person who enjoyed experiencing things first hand. She was practical and sensible, but what friends and family will remember her for most is the fact that she was so understanding and kind. Everyone whose life she touched will miss Mary Lindstrom.