Anna Smestad, 89 of Forks Twp., PA died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at ManorCare Old Orchard. Born June 6, 1930 in Long Branch, NJ and raised in Norway, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Kristine Marie (Markussen) Thoresen. Anna returned to the United States after WWII and met her husband of 69 years, Hans Smestad, in Brooklyn, NY. They moved to Manalapan, NJ in 1963 where they raised their six children until moving to Forks Twp. in 1987. She was a member of Arndts Lutheran Church and a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Anna took great pride in her home and her garden and her greatest joy was caring for her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Hans; her children: Linda Ann Smestad (husband Eivind) of Tovdal, Norway, John H. Smestad (wife Kim) of Kissimmee, FL, Judy Smestad-Nunn (husband Richard) of Brick, NJ and Jupiter, FL, Astri Myhre (husband Sigbjorn) of Cranford, NJ, Kristian Smestad (wife Jerelyn) of Westerly, RI; sister: Sylvia Larsen of Arendal, Norway; 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son Erik Smestad in 2017 and a sister Thelma Bjornsti.
A Memorial Celebration of her Life will be held 12:30 PM Saturday, Jan. 18 in Arndts Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Rd., Forks Twp. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Arndts Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Rd., Easton, PA 18040. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Jeri leiendecker
January 13, 2020 at 1:01 pm
Smestad family: so sorry for your loss. Anna was a sweetheart and always loved talking to her!
Michele Moore
January 13, 2020 at 1:04 pm
Dear Hans, Linda, John, Judy, Astri, and Kris. I am deeply saddened to hear about Anna. She has been a friend to me for such a long time. She always listened, and gave me emotional support so many times. I love Anna, and will miss her beautiful smile. We almost shared the same birthday, and always spoke on or near our special day! Love to all!
Laura mount
January 13, 2020 at 1:49 pm
You will be sadly missed. And you were the most wonderful heartfelt person I had the pleasure of knowing.
Brian and Janet Johansen
January 13, 2020 at 5:16 pm
We are so sorry to hear of Anna’s passing. Our hearts go out to all of your family and especially to Hans in the loss of his wife. You were such good friends to Frank and Karin. We are so sorry we cannot be there to pay our respects Saturday as we are burying my Dad this weekend in Delaware. Love to you all.
Ed and ROSANN Rodgers
January 13, 2020 at 8:40 pm
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts.
Kirsten Deremer
January 14, 2020 at 12:43 am
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss Smestad family!! Anna was well loved in the neighborhood, and always happy to say a kind word and share a smile. Sending all our sympathy, and prayers
~The Deremer family (Kirsten & Scott, formerly of 301 Adrian Drive,, your neighbors)
Jan and Ed Sofield
January 14, 2020 at 8:25 am
I only met Anna a few times at Judy’s house, but it was clear that she raised a wonderful and close-knit family. Our condolences to all of you.
Barbara Bialker
January 15, 2020 at 3:40 pm
Our sincere condolences to the entire Smestad family. Anna was such a lovely person!
Jim and Barbara Bialker