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Bethany Lynd Obituary

Lynd (Saia), Bethany Anne Sunrise: April 27, 1995 - Sunset: May 3, 2013 Our free spirited Bethany is resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She had a very unique and creative personality. Bethany was very artistic, creative, and loved music. When we saw her, she always brought a smile to our face. We do mourn but yet rejoice that her spirit lives on in the hearts of us who will always love and miss her. Parents, Richard Lynd and Gale (Saia) Lynd; sisters, Lauryn Ashley Lynd and Sahara Markira Bourgeois-Kuiper; grandparents, Eugene Angelo Saia of McHenry, IL, Richard E. Lynd and Carolyn Lynd (Leu) of Surprise, AZ, Robert Shindle and Valerie Shindle of Carol Stream, IL; uncles/aunts, Tim and Gina (Saia)-Wonder of Milwaukee, WI, Tommy and Karyn (Lynd) Larsen of S. Elgin IL, Robert and Susan Lynd of Avondale, AZ, Richard and Terry (Saia) DeMaria of Roselle, IL; cousins, Collin, Kellie, Carly, Tommy, David, Michael, Evan, Kiersten, Sarah, and Lucas; and a host of extended family and friends. Visitation at Evangelical Free Church of Crystal Lake, 575 E. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake, IL, on Friday, May 10, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial fund/donations will be received at Chase Bank: Bethany Lynd Memorial Fund.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 9, 2013.

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Tana Fritz

June 20, 2013

I Just found out...I am so sorry for your loss...I will always remember her as a sweet, soft spoken little girl...Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

John Formentini

May 20, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express our sympathy. We will continue to keep, you, your family & Bethany in our prayers.
John & Patty (Doggett) Formentini

Sean Carr

May 12, 2013

Bethany was taken too soon just shy of her 18th birthday and less than a month from her high school graduation, but as our Good Shepherd, our Lord Jesus Christ knows the perfect time to take one of His lambs into His care, and one of those lambs was Bethany. Sometimes our Good Shepherd must take His little lambs into His care that we feel that He's taken too soon, but I believe that sometimes heaven needs teen girls as lambs to grow and prosper in our heavenly Father's pasture. And that perfect lamb was Bethany.

Auntie Terry Saia-DeMaria

May 11, 2013

I was there the day you were born, my beautiful Beth Anne!
Your smile and grace just lite up the room! I pray you knew and felt all of my unconditional love for you. Beth I will cherish all of our special times together, especially our Disney trip! Know I look forward to seeing you again to wrap my arms around you in heaven.
With all My Love,

morris

May 10, 2013

We are so sorry for your deep pain,and thank God that there can still be rejoicing that sweet Bethany did know and love Jesus.May His peace surround you and comfort you.He promises to never leave us,and is holding you all.

Rosemary Bucaro

May 10, 2013

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Patrick Erickson

May 10, 2013

My deepest sympathies to you and your family Rich. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pat

Joe & Arlene Santelli

May 10, 2013

We are so sorry for your great loss. We will keep her and the family in our prayers

May 10, 2013

I am so very sorry. Beth was a sweet, generous spirit. She was a loving, loyal and caring friend.

May 9, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God's loving Word during this grievous time.

May 9, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss, Rick, and family. She was a beautiful young lady. May you know that our prayers are with you during this time of great sorrow and grief!
Cheryl (wed. pm)

Cheryl

May 9, 2013

Sorry for your lost. May the many cherished memories of Bethany bring comfort to the family.

Tina Gagliano

May 9, 2013

Do not stand beside my grave and cry
Because I am not there
I am still alive

I'm the sunlight sparkling on the grains of wheat
I'm the cool ocean breeze in the summer's dense heat

I'm as free as the wind that makes the leaves quiver
And as alive as the water that rushes down the river

So do not miss me
Because I was never gone
I'm with you like the stars
That shine until dawn

So please
Do not stand beside my grave and cry
Because I am not there
I have not died

Jodie Groppel

May 9, 2013

Rick and Gale and Precious Lauren, I am just so sorry for your loss of sweet Bethany. I will always remember her joyful dancing spirit the last time we were together at Chris Tomlin. I love you all, and lift your entire family up to the Lord.

May 8, 2013

I remember that sunny day when I took that picture of Bethany by the pond you have in the photo gallery. I will forever miss her smile, her presence that would fill up the room and her clever sense of humor. I am deeply saddened at this time but know that our Lord has her in His loving arms and she is truly home. I'm praying that God will deeply touch her family left behind. Betsy Calendo
(mama c)

Laura McCarthy

May 8, 2013

Dear Rick, Gale, and Lauryn,
So very, very sad to hear about your loss. Bethany was so sweet and beautiful. May your heart find courage, peace, and comfort over time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Ken & Laura McCarthy

Valerie Jacobs

May 8, 2013

Your smile, your grace, that look upon your face, is what will be missed by oh so many.
We'll never see that face again, or be ever so lucky to touch your skin.
For God placed his hand upon your head, and tucked you quietly into bed.
Our hearts will mourn forever for you, as flowers are covered with morning dew.
We will find comfort in prayers to our Lord as we know it is he, who holds you once more.
Rest in Peace our Sweet Bethany............

Jim Wicklund

May 8, 2013

I know that part of you dies when your child dies. But I also know that, when time passes, her memory will return life and joy to you.

JoAnn Davidson

May 8, 2013

Gale and Rich,
Words are never enough at a time like this. We are so sorry to hear of Bethany's passing.
You and your family are in our prayers.

Sincerely,
Tom and JoAnn Davidson

Kathleen Kircher

May 8, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss Bethany was beautiful inside and out. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kathleen Kircher

May 8, 2013

So Sorry for your loss. Bethany was beautiful inside and out. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May 8, 2013

We're saddened by the tragic loss of Beth. Our hearts and thoughts are with you.

Christy and Amanda Ward

Dawn Jumbeck

May 8, 2013

Rich
My heart breaks for you and your family in your time of sorrow. May your memories lift you up at this time.

JoAnne Wollard

May 7, 2013

Terry,
I'm so sorry about your niece! I know how close you were to her. Please let your sister know that she and everyone else in your family is in our thoughts. We pray that the happy memories you have of Bethany help you through this difficult time!! xoxo
JoAnne & Chris

Bethanys Love of Nature

Bethany Lynd

May 6, 2013

Benny & Linda Nieman

May 6, 2013

We Love You Bethany
xoxo

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