Adored Deanna. She was an incredible teacher and such a loving spirit who guided me through some tough times at the Nisonger Center back in the days of Ready, Set, Go. Always a smile on her face and always on the move. What a legacy she has left, a model for humanity.

I have known DeAnna for more than 50 years.  She was someone in my life that I admired not so much because her many professional and academic achievements but because she helped me personally so much with a mentally disabled son that I had.  So many beautiful stories could be told about others like myself who had been blessed by her great love and compassion.   She always seemed so cheerul and happy to help anyone who might need her, and at that time I was someone who really did need her, and she spent hours advising me regarding my son out of the pure goodness of her heart.  She truly was one of the great influencers of my own life.  She was an example of someone I'd like to be like, still even after all these years.  

My condolences to the family. I never met DeAnna but she played a big part in our life. I’m so thankful for the educational books she wrote. They helped me teach some of the teachers my son had. Thank you so much!

Deanna was a great member of our neighborhood book club.  I remember she liked “sci-fi” which pushed most of us out of our comfort zone.  She always had a bright smile and kind word whenever I saw her.   She has been missed very much over the last few years. 
   
I also appreciate, greatly, that she helped me get into OSU for my master’s degree.   She was an extra special lady.
     
My heart goes out her family at this sad time.
          Marilyn Schwarzkopf 

DeAnna’s beautiful smile just lit up the room.  She always had a way of being warm and inviting and she’ll be greatly missed by my family and so many others!  

I have thought of Sister Horstmeier a lot over the years, especially when I encountered those with learning challenges.  She was more than a second mom to me. She was kind and patient with me as an ornery teenager and an example of parental excellence.  She'll be missed for a time by all who knew her.

Dear Family of Deanna
Our deepest sympathy  to all of you. Through the marriage of my daughter Heather to Mark we were able to know this family over the past years. She was a very talented Lady and I remember  her playing the piano by ear and was able to visit with her when she came to Utah.
MAY GOD COMFORT YOU AND BE WITH YOU IN THE COMING WEEKS AHEAD.
LOVE. Mike and Sherrie Julander Harbertson 

My condolences to all the Horstmeier family. The Chicago area Smiths were all gathering together for dinner on Sunday because Kelli was in town with her family. Lynell, Justin, Cheryl, Jared and Kelli - and our spouses and kids still home were together. Paul received Heidi’s fateful telephone call at a moment when we and our families were near and with him. I’m glad we were there and able to uplift him when the news came of his older sister DeAnna’s passing. While not entirely unexpected, it did seem to come quicker than anyone expected and I could see the effect it had on dad in that moment. We mourn with those who are mourning and we will come be there to comfort those that stand in need of comfort. With Love, 

Paul’s family in Chicagoland. 

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

DeAnna Smith Horstmeier

27 juillet 1938 – 17 juillet 2022

Schoedinger Worthington

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