Linda Diane SmithLinda Diane Smith, 73, of rural Warsaw, passed away quietly at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 2:58 a.m.
The daughter of Murray and Vivian Barnhart Keirn, Linda was born in Warsaw and spent her formative years in South Whitley. She was previously employed by Gatke Corporation and was a longtime employee of Warsaw Walmart, where she managed the shoe department.
Linda loved animals of all kinds and especially watching the birds. She enjoyed flowers, fishing and visiting various state parks, especially Turkey Run. Truly, she enjoyed most anything outdoors. She was strong willed and independent but also very caring and loving.
On Aug. 3, 2004, Linda and Steven Smith were married, blending two families into one. Steven survives at home. Also surviving are two daughters: Diane (Jeff) Hathaway, of Silver Lake; and April (Jeremy) Fisher, of Warsaw; stepson, Michael (Deb) Smith, of New Paris; stepdaughter, Melody (Sam) Hedington, of Claypool; stepson, Troy (Deb) Smith, of Winona Lake; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers: Phil (Jeanne) Keirn and Tom (Liz) Keirn; and sister, Judy Brunner.
She was preceded in passing by her parents.
Warsaw’s Titus Funeral Home is entrusted with Linda’s care. Private interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
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