Obituary of Eileen Cecilia Smith-Pettersen

Eileen Cecilia Smith-Pettersen, 82 years old, flew to the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on  December 11, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Lawrence Smith and Mary June  Sullivan, sister Mary Ann, brothers, William (Mary) Smith and Lawrence Smith and his wife Mary Smith.

She is survived by her siblings Kathleen LeMay, Mary Lou (Gordon) Gajeski, and Patty (Michael)  Stainbrook; her four children Debra (Lynn) Jabs, Tammy Anderson, Johan Fletcher Pettersen III, and  Thomas (Tammy) Pettersen. Eileen has nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Eileen blessed everyone she met with her beautiful smile, vibrant eyes, and her self-sacrificing gift of  service. She played many roles, her favorite was a secretary at Cloquet Gospel Tabernacle for 15 years, worship team member at several churches, soloist, and a mighty prayer warrior. After retirement from her last position of employment, Garden House Assisted Living activities director, she continued serving others by decorating each floor of the apartment complex, she lived in, for each season and holiday.

She is deeply missed by all who loved her. It was her wishes that there be no services.