Rosalyn Rita Smith

On May 12, 2023, Rosalyn Rita Smith (MacDonald), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Rosy was born in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on April 25, 1937, and enjoyed an idyllic childhood with her family. After graduating Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis she married Robert MacDonald and later pursued higher education at the University of Minnesota, graduating with a degree in elementary education. Rosy immensely enjoyed her career with the Minneapolis Public Schools and Lyndale Elementary before retirement. Rosy had a strong sense of community involvement and Minnesota pride along with a fun social life - Ladies Oriental Shrine, National T.T.T. Society, where she served as the local chapter president, and was a very active member with the Red Hat Society. Rosy celebrated with her friends in any way possible and founded many social and book clubs such as the Chapter Chix. Rosy had an infectious laugh and easy smile, and those around her shared in her passion for life. She especially loved to crochet and scrapbook, and she discovered an artistic talent later in life for watercolor painting and card making. She has left behind many of these cherished gifts to friends and family. Rosy is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Joseph Sr. and Mary Rita (Seesholtz) Smith, sister Barbara Smith, and brother Joseph Smith, Jr. She is survived by her daughter Deborah (Michael) Sangrene of Inver Grove Heights, MN, twin sons Stephen MacDonald of Spring Lake Park, MN, and Scott (Linda) MacDonald of Pollock Pines, CA; grandchildren Heather (Mike) Goodwyn, Michael (Joo) Sangrene, Matthew Sangrene, Jessica (Ross) Wachendorf, Daniel (Alisha) MacDonald, Nicole (Jonathan) Chappell; great-grandchildren Breyden and Raquel Babich, Alexandria Goodwyn, Gavin and Eve Sangrene, Mackensie and Wylder Wachendorf, Henry Sangrene, Payton, Paizley, and Paxtynn MacDonald; and great-great-granddaughter Violet Goodwyn; siblings Kathleen (Larry) Larson and Linda (Douglas) Wogstad; and many more nieces, nephews, and other close relatives and friends. Everyone she knew was special to her in some way. Please join us for a celebration of this wonderful life on Thursday, June 1st, at 10:30am at the Washburn-McReavy Hillside Chapel, 2610 19th Ave NE, Mpls. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Hillside Chapel 612-781-1999

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Rosalyn Rita Smith

April 25, 1937 - May 12, 2023

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Rosalyn Rita Smith

April 25, 1937 - May 12, 2023

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