Jayne Smith

SMITH
Jayne Finnegan
Longtime Stillwater Resident
Passed away October 19, 2015 at Our House Senior Living, New Richmond, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Laura Finnegan; husband, Jim; sister, Patricia Finnegan and special aunts Ella and Margaret Conway. She is survived by her daughter, Heidi Smith Erspamer; son-in-law, David Erspamer; grandchildren, Jonathan and Jessica Erspamer all of Amery, WI; her sister, Mary Gillstrom and brother-in-law, Edward Gillstrom of Houlton, WI.

Jayne graduated from Stillwater High School and attended the University of Minnesota. She worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Walter Bunce and later for the Stillwater Dental Lab. Jayne's energetic personality and love of Stillwater's beautiful homes led to a very successful second career as realtor. She was the founder and owner of Stillwater Realty.

Jayne adored her two grandchildren and her numerous pets. She worked tirelessly for causes supporting disability programs and for animal welfare. She also spent many years actively involved with the Heart Association; initially as a block worker, later becoming both city and county chairperson, and eventually being elected to the Minnesota Heart Association Board of Directors.

Her Irish charm, wit and spirit will be greatly missed.

A special thank you to the staff of Our House Senior Living for their kind and compassionate care.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 6, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL, 611 South Third Street, Stillwater. Visitation will be Thursday, November 5, 2015 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater and also one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Memorials are preferred to the St. Croix Valley Foundation - Jonathan Erspamer Fund in support of local disability programs or to St. Michael's Catholic Church.