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Ulla KINZIE Obituary
After graduating from college, she became a Home Economics teacher and later held a position with the Danish consulate in Reykjavik, Iceland. She moved to the United States in 1955, residing in Troutville, Va., before making her home in Hampton. Ulla confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a longtime member of Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church. Ulla's Christian faith strengthened on her Emmaus walk. A living reflection of God's love, Ulla gave tirelessly of herself as a foster parent and volunteered at many local charities. Her greatest passion was to help the homeless by devoting many hours to Hampton's local homeless shelter, the H.E.L.P. House. She served diligently in her church and community and inspired others to love unselfishly. You could always depend on Ulla's smiling face and servant's heart. A true inspiration to others, Ulla never met a stranger.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother; sister; and son, Erik.
Ulla's legacy continues in her beloved children, Michael Kinzie (Wanda), Thomas Kinzie, Crickett Davie-Brown (Rodney), Theresa Welenteychik (Marc); daughter-in-law, Diane Kinzie; grandchildren, Nick , Daniel, Thomas, Christy, Aaron, Aubrie, Vicki, Michelle, Erik Michael, Noah, and Andrew; great-grandchildren, Camden, Elyse, Kayla, and Callie; brothers, Carlos Laursen and Kurt Laursen; "adopted" children, Barry Surber (Jeanne), and Debbie Allred (Gary). Ulla also leaves many other extended family and friends to cherish her memory.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the H.E.L.P. House, 317 Rip Rap Road, Hampton, VA 23669.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. A celebration of Ulla's life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, at Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church.
Arrangements entrusted to R. H. Smith Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ulla KINZIE
Crickett Davie-Brown
December 23, 2021
My how time as flown and yet it feels like just yesterday. This world isn't the same without you and yet I am so very Thankful you are not here. I am blessed to know you are in heaven and that one day we will see each other again. Miss You
Crickett Davie-Brown
December 26, 2010
Merry Christmas Momma!!!! How wonderful it must be to be in Heaven at this exciting time of year! What a Joyful celebration. I miss you very much. It just wasn't the same with out you. we have snow, almost a white Christmas. Some days my heart just can't handle the grief, but I know that you are in heaven and are no longer suffering. I love you and can't wait to see you again. Aubrie made it into Penn State!!!
Love you with all my heart,
Crickett
Crickett Brown
November 26, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving! what a beautiful day. we each celebrated in our own way, which sure was different than that wonderful time we had last yeat. You were here in spirit. I miss you always.
Love,
Crickett
Crickett Davie-Brown
September 20, 2010
Happy Birthday My Beautiful Angel! I know that you are celebrating with all your family and friends. We are remembering you today with lots of love and joy in our hearts. You are certainly gone, but will never be forgotten. Thanks for your strength and wisdom that lives on in us!
Love you always.
Crickett
April 4, 2010
Happy Easter Mom!! Your favorite time of year and you got to spend it in Heaven!! I hope you like your flowers and we sure missed you at Dinner. we were together at Debbie's and actually enjoyed the day!! i love you and miss you terribly!!! Love Crickett
March 22, 2010
Happy Spring Mom!! Your flowers are beautiful. I see your smiling face everywhere. I hear you in the singing birds, and I see your joy in the sunshine. I miss you. Love, Crickett
aubrie davie
February 14, 2010
Nanny, i miss you so much, but i know you are in a way better place than down here on Earth. In my English class, we have been writing about our heroes and i have continuouusly been writing about you. I like remembering all you've down and taught me and mom. I will miss you always but remember you for ever. I love you so much & have fun in the roses, send me some blue daisies please(:
February 14, 2010
Happy Valentines Day 2010. You were not here to celebrate my 45th birthday or this Valentines Day. But I carry you in my heart today and everyday. I know that you were here in spirit. I miss you so much but I am comforted knowing that Jesus keeps you in his loving arms. God Bless to you my Amazing Grace
Love,
Crickett
January 14, 2010
Mom,
Growing up, we spent many hours together working in the yard, moving one flower bed or another. Sometimes it seemed that I had to dig one where just the previous year you had me take it out. I look back on those quiet times together and they are some of my most fond memories.
I loved our travels together like our trip to Vegas when you hit it big at the $1 slots! You taught me that is okay to stand up for yourself, but to never look the other way if someone needs help.
As a young person I did not want to be seen with my mother, but as I matured, I came to realize that I wanted to be just like you.
My heart is heavy, but I am comforted knowing that you are with God watching over us.
Pixie
Madelyn Pickin Lawrence
January 3, 2010
Sometimes life's biggest treasures come in the smallest packages. She was one of a kind, and always treasured as part of the Pickin family. Our hearts and thoughts are with you all!
-Mason, Madelyn, Johnny & Courtney
crickett davie-brown
January 1, 2010
Dear Mom,
Thank you for the beautiful memories. Your strength and courage remained until the end. I will always remember our quiet talks in the night and our precious last words to each other. Your beautiful smile was our last look to one another and it is my constant when my heart is breaking. You are MY Amazing Grace. It's not good bye...just see you later. Thank you for blessing me and allowing me to care for you right up until the end.I miss you already.
Love Crickett
Peggy
December 30, 2009
I only knew Ulla from doing craft shows with her..My husband and I would see her when we visited her church and sometimes at the Taco Bell on Sundays..She was always just so nice..We are so sorry for your loss..We will all miss seeing her beautiful smile..I am so sorry that circumstances prevent us from paying our respects in person but please know that our thoughts are with you..
December 30, 2009
To the Kinzie Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Kinzie's passing. She will be greatly missed and leaves behind many that love her. Our prayers are with you.
Charles, Angie and Oakley Roach
Jerry and Becky Gentry
December 30, 2009
To the entire Kinzie Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Kinzie was a very kind and generous person, and she will be greatly missed. She will always hold a very special place in our hearts. We are so thankful that she was a part of our family for so many years and that we have so many fond memories of her. May your memories bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Love,
Jerry, Becky, Skyler, and Maddie
Scott Compton
December 30, 2009
Mike, Thomas, Cricket and Pixie,
I cannot express in words how sorry I am for your loss. Your mother was truly a saint. Erik was my best friend growing up, and she was like a second mother to me. Her work ethic and kindness were inspirational, and she was a blessing to many on this earth.
Scott Compton
Laura Shaw
December 30, 2009
Dear Nanny's family--Thank you for sharing your mom with me. It was a pleasure to know her and incredibly easy to love her. Her strength will remain an inspiration to me and will keep her always alive in my heart. God bless you.
Wendy Smawley
December 30, 2009
I only met her twice, but she had such a memorable sweet spirit about her. I was blessed to have had the chance to meet her. My prayers are with you all.
Vicki Anderson
December 29, 2009
MOTHERS
Who is the person who teaches me about loving and caring? ...My mother
Who is the person who remains my most loyal admirer? ...My mother
Who is the person who stays my best friend no matter what? ...My mother
Who shows me how to be the best person I can be? ...My mother
Who is the one who stands behind me and points me in the right direction? ...My mother
Who is the person who loves me unconditionally? ...My mother
Who is it that gave me the greatest and most precious gift I could ever receive? ...GOD
...because he gave me my mother!
Mothers play a very special part in our lives. We should cherish every second we can share with them and never take one moment for granted. Love continuously and without end.
I am so grateful for my last words to be I LOVE YOU to Mama Kinzie and give her a loving hug. Those extend and apply to all of you in the family and know that I am always here, when you need me, and even when you don't.
All my love,
Kimberly (Martin) Fuqua
December 29, 2009
Ms. Kinzie was always a joy to see and talk to. As a little girl I constantly saw her smiling and working hard in her yard. She always had the most beautiful landscaping and would allow me to pick a flower or two to take home to my mom! Today is a sad day, a wonderful woman has left our neighborhood but not our hearts!
December 29, 2009
Mike,Tommy,Cricket,Pixie and your families.
I dont have to tell you how great of a person Ulla was you guys were lucky enough to be blessed each day with her, so no one knows better than you. She will always live on in our memories, some when I think of I just smile to myself, like her little bitty self in granddaddys big rubber boots tending to the animals and garden. What she lacked in size she certainly made up with her heart and determination which she used in everything she did. My heartfelt condolences to each one of you today and in the future days as you learn to adapt to life without your rock. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you always. Love Tammy and family.
December 29, 2009
What a good, sweet woman your mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was. I know how much you will all miss her. I send my deepest sympathy and love to each of you.
Martha Keith
December 29, 2009
To the whole Kinzie family,
We are so sorry to hear the news of Ulla's passing. She is now in the arms of the Lord, may He comfort all of you through this difficult time.
Sincerely, Renee & Jeff Rudolph & family
Sandy Tyler
December 29, 2009
Mom Kinzie will be greatly missed. I am so glad to have shared vacations and holidays with her and her family. You were a precious lady in my life.
Ana Maria Kimball Agud
December 29, 2009
Mike, Wanda and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always have fond memories of growing up with you as neighbors and am so grateful for the kindness your mom always showed my family. God Bless.
Gwen Wesson
December 29, 2009
Ulla always had a smile and encouraged
those around her. She will be missed
but our loss is heaven's gain.
Jo Hobgood
December 29, 2009
If everyone on earth was like Ulla then it would not be called earth, it would be called Heaven. Ulla was and is a true saint. Everyone will miss her. Deepest sympathies.
Much love from Jo, Mark and family
Vickie Prince
December 29, 2009
To the Kinzie Family,
I am so sorry of the news. Mrs. Kinzie was a wonderful woman. I cherish many wonderful memories, not only as my next door neighbor growing up, my sister's mother in law, but being there when my own life events took place. She was always a part of my family and I will miss her greatly. I am so thankful I was able to talk and kiss her one last time and to tell her how much I loved her. Please know I will always be here for the Kinzie family and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. One thing that brings me peace is knowing she is with my Mom and together they are watching over us, like before.
Katherine Glass
December 29, 2009
I offer my heartfelt condolences to Miss Ulla's family. She was a remarkable woman who will be missed.
December 29, 2009
Michael, Wanda and family, your Mother was a very special lady with a heart of pure love, she will be greatly missed. Peace to all of you, Love Marty, Ken and family
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