Dianne Louise Longyear Smith, age 83, of Roseville, Minnesota, died September 29, 2026.

She was born January 13th, 1943, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan to Donald Craigie and Winifred Moran Longyear. She graduated from Colorado Women´s College in 1964. She was united in marriage to James Frederick Smith. One Son, Stephen was born to them. Two further Sons, Michael and Bradley from James previous Marriage were the extended family.

She dedicated 20 plus years of her career to Special Education Students at the Northeast Metro 916 School District, where she was beloved by the students she coached and respected and loved by her colleagues for her calm, compassionate care.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her Sister Barbara Longyear Broderick (09/87), her ex-Husband James as well as her long time Partner David Yuronis (07/13),

She is survived by her Sons, Stephen and wife Katy of Moerfelden-Walldorf, Germany (grandson Jeremy), Michael and wife Pam of Martinsville, IN, (grandsons Patrick and Kyler) and Bradley.

Dianne's memory will be forever cherished by her family, friends, and colleagues. Her legacy as a mother, educator, and friend will endure, and her spirit will continue to inspire us all. In our hearts, Dianne lives on, and we will forever honor the memory of a remarkable woman who made a lasting impact on all of us.

A service Celebrating Her Life will be held on Friday, October 23, at 11:00 AM at House of Hope Presbyterian Church on Summit Ave. in St. Paul, MN. A place Dianne loved deeply. Interment will be at the House of Hope Memorial Garden directly following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the House of Hope.

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