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Christina Smith Obituary
Christina (Tina) Smith
Resident of San Jose
Born April 16, 1939 in Baden-Baden, Germany quietly slipped into the next phase of her life on October 3, 2010. She is now free of her long pain and suffering. Missing her greatly are her loving husband Burton, daughter Susie, and her husband Tom, their sons Ryan and Kenneth, son Patrick, and his wife Michelle, son Roger and his wife Sarah and their son Simon. Her brother, Rainer resides in Germany. Many will fondly remember her as the 'Hallmark Card Lady' in the Evergreen area Walgreen stores. Tina dearly loved her three cats and asked that any remembrance be a donation in her name to The Humane Society of Silicon Valley. Tina requested that there be no memorial or funeral services.
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Memories and Condolences
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sue bohbot
October 7, 2023
How time slips away, already 13 years. I can still hear your voice as if we just ended a conversation. Still feel the laughter we shared when we were able to sneak a break from work together. Friendships like ours never die and neither does the longing to share a passing moment. Yes, I still carry you in my heart everyday and will until it is my time to depart this earthly life. Love you always my chosen sister.
Jana Kamberger
November 25, 2010
You were often my rock of understanding things when my Dad was doing or saying things I could not understand - thank you for being there for me back then. You have opened my eyes to many things, you were a great listener and I will always be grateful for that by carrying your advice and love in my heart.
October 16, 2010
Burton....so sorry to read about your wife's passing. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Pauline Clayton Wood, Class of 56
Tom Chivers
October 15, 2010
Tina is my Mother-in-law, I called her Schitzel because it is my favorite German word. I will miss the National Enquirer magazines we use to share. I will miss her German accent. Most of all I will miss the Love she gave her daughter- my wife Sue and my boys Ryan & Kenneth
Love Tom aka Bratsky
October 13, 2010
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel with the death of Tina. What a wonderful gal she was. I shall never forget her. May the Lord bless her and give her eternal rest. Love, Rosemary
sue muston
October 12, 2010
Tina was my best friend, confident, other sister and sometimes my mother. The one true friend who I knew would never go behind my back and would always back me up, right or wrong. I knew everything about her family and she about mine. She was my partner in crime and I will always carry her in my heart, I will miss her earthly presence, but know that she will always be in my heart and mind. Tina I love you, and always will, you always have been a big part of my family.
Georgie Dix
October 12, 2010
I worked with Tina at Walgreens doing the Hallmark cards. I was so sorry to hear of her passing. She was such a nice lady,and will be missed by all who knew her. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Dave and Nancy Gadbois
October 12, 2010
We are sorry for the passing of Tina. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. She was always a vibrant part of our family gatherings.
Barbara Young-Lipinski
October 12, 2010
Tina Lewis Smith will be remember by Barbara Young Lipinski and Tony Lipinski as the hallmark lady and a mother in love. She was always there for a chat or a smile. We will miss her. And sorry she will never get to meet our two kids! You are loved and not forgotten.
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