Jean Ann Lind 1955-2022

Jean, known by her family and friends as “Ann,” was born Sept. 23, 1955, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of Richard and Joan Smith West. Ann was raised in Slippery Rock, Pa., before moving to Youngstown in 1976, and eventually settling in Poland in 1991.

She graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 1973 and later from St. Francis Hospital of New Castle School of Nursing.

Ann was a registered nurse, working for St. Elizabeth Hospital, the Ohio Heart Institute, DACAS, and later for Akron Children’s Hospital, formerly the Women and Children’s Pavilion on Beeghly Campus in Boardman, retiring in 2008.

She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and sister who treasured time with family. Ann was a supportive and proud grandmother who attended her grandchildren’s school and sports activities.

She attended Poland Presbyterian Church. Ann was talented at making crafts, enjoyed knitting, crocheting and making blankets for several organizations. She enjoyed camping and boating on the Allegheny River at Armstrong Trails, formerly Mosgrove Campground, in Kittaning, Pa. She was an animal lover who was especially fond of her grand-dogs.

Ann is survived by her mother, Joan S. West of Grove City, Pa.; her husband of 46 years, Edvin J., known as “Ed,” Lind of Poland, whom she married July 31, 1976; two children, Megan M. (Eric) Zimmers of Poland and David M. (Mary) Lind of Struthers; three grandchildren, David M. Lind Jr. of Struthers, and Aubrey Zimmers and Elliot Zimmers, both of Poland; and a sister, Susan L. West of Portersville, Pa.

She was preceded in death by her father, Richard L.West.

Family and friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, 11 Spring St., Struthers.

The family requests that material tributes take the form of contributions to the donor’s favorite charity in memory of Ann.

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to share memories and online condolences with Ann’s family.

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