BORN

1943

DIED

2014

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Lynda Meirick Obituary

Lynda A. Meirick, 70

St. Cloud

Nov. 9, 1943 - March 14, 2014

Lynda Meirick, 70, died Friday at her home in St. Cloud.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 18 at Christ Church Newman Center with the Rev. Tony Oelrich officiating. Visitation with friends and family will start one hour before the service.

Lynda Anne Lehtinen was born to Arne and Emily (Morin) Lehtinen on Nov. 9, 1943, in Hibbing. She graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1962 and from Itasca Community College (ICC) with an associate's degree in 1964. She then attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where she met Michael Meirick. They were married on Sept. 4, 1965 in Grand Rapids. They had two sons, Patrick and Robert.

The family lived in Brainerd, Ely, Duluth, Center City, and Fargo, ND, before settling in 1975 in Grand Rapids, where Mike worked as a counselor at ICC. When her sons were in elementary school, Lynda worked as a secretary at ICC, where she also was shop steward for the local AFSCME union. When her sons went to college, Lynda went back to school, earning her bachelor's degree in psychology from Bemidji State University with highest honors. Mike retired in 1993, and in 1999, Mike and Lynda moved to St. Cloud. They spent many winters in Panama City Beach, FL, until Lynda's cancer diagnosis in 2012.

Lynda's lifelong passion was making things more beautiful. Her home was always a work in progress as she renovated, redecorated, and remodeled, while outside she made sure to deadhead all her flowers and protect them from marauding deer. She cooked healthy food for her family and enjoyed aerobics classes and working with a personal trainer, but she also enjoyed a meal out or a decadent dessert. Lynda read voraciously. She loved spending the coldest months of the year in Florida with her snowbird friends. She lit up whenever family came to visit. Her brilliant smile and generous nature will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by parents Arne and Emily Lehtinen, sister Sandra Matanich, brother-in-law Peter Matanich, and parents-in-law Carl and Kay Meirick.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Meirick of St. Cloud; sons Patrick (Chris McDougall) Meirick, Norman, OK, and Robert (Heather) Meirick, Zeeland, MI; sister Barbara (Richard) Ollila, Maple Grove; brothers Roger (Jo) Lehtinen, Arvada, CO, and John Lehtinen of Bovey; sister-in-law Johanna (Jim) Gilsdorf, Rice Lake, WI; three grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Memorials may be made to Coborn Cancer Center through CentraCare Health Foundation.

Obituary and guest book available online at williamsdingmann.com.

Published by St. Cloud Times on Mar. 17, 2014.
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I will miss Lynda's beautiful smile, her caring personality & how friendly & thoughtful she was. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Joanie Haus

March 30, 2014

Mike and Family,
I loved when Lynda would come to my aerobics class! There would always be some fun that I didn't expect! She was as cheerful as a blooming pansy, a and a much loved ICC employee. Both Joe and I are so very sorry to hear of your loss, Mike. You are in our prayers.

Kathie & Joe Allen

March 19, 2014

Mike You have our deepest sympathy over Lynda's passing. She always had a smile for us whenever we met her. Phil and Pat Anderson

Phil Anderson

March 19, 2014

Rog and Jo May you find comfort in all the good memories of Lynda and also in the knowledge that she now is with her Loving Savior. Alan and Deb

March 18, 2014

Lynda had an intense positive energy about her that made me feel like I was standing in a spotlight of kind, focused attention when we talked. Interested, present, caring. Thoughtful and wise, she was a rare individual and we will miss her. We love you all.

Paul & Mary Hankins

March 17, 2014

James Lehtinen

March 17, 2014

Pat - Susan and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Peace be with you and your family!

Jackie Farley Susan Arn

March 17, 2014

Lynda's smile sparkles that beautiful Lehtinen smile that is warm and inviting. Sorry she is gone, but she dwells in heaven with our Lord.
Love,

Carol and Gene Clark

March 17, 2014

I remember I always enjoyed seeing Linda's BIG smile as she walked in the door. Love John A.

John Avenson

March 17, 2014

Pat and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. She sounds like a great person who knew how to enjoy life.

Steve/Eddie Rothermel/Davis

March 17, 2014

My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2. Again my deepest sympathy.

March 17, 2014

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