Joanne Lindstrom Obituary

Joanne E. Lindstrom, 69, passed away Tuesday, May 31. 2022 surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of life service will be held 11:00am Monday, June 6, 2022 at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 5, 3:00-5:00pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church with a prayer service at 5:00pm. Joanne E Nickel was born October 7th, 1952. She was raised with 6 siblings in Sioux Falls, SD. They attended St. Joseph's Cathedral and went on to graduate from O'Gorman High School. She then met the love of her life, Terrence Lee Lindstrom. They were married July 31st, 1972. They were just shy of sharing the golden 50 year anniversary. They raised 4 children together. Joanne worked in the food industry as a cook/caterer for many years. She devoted her life to caring for others. She ran daycare out of her home when her children were young. After her son Jonathan's injury in 1998. She continued to take care of Jonathan, her father and her grand-children in her home. After Jonathan's passing, she moved on to caring for veterans in her home. Joanne was a devout Christian. She dedicated her life to Christ. She led by example to show the path to heaven and told everyone she met about her savior. She was resolute in her faith and never doubted her path to follow the Lord. She enjoyed reading the Bible with her granddaughter, Addison Thie. They did Bible studies together, prayed together and they had an unbreakable bond. Joanne loved spending time outdoors, gardening and spending time with her grandson Aiden Thie. They spent many days together just doing projects. He was constantly helping grandma. She enjoyed camping and fishing with her family. Joanne's battle with cancer showed her strength, bravery and grace. Her devotion to God, and her family was truly inspiring. She will be missed beyond measure. Anyone who came into contact with her became a better person. Survivors include her husband, Terry Lindstrom; children, Craig Lindstrom (Patti) Brandon SD, Dawn Thie (Chris) Sioux Falls SD, Kelly Lindstrom (Steve Petersen) Valley Springs SD; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; siblings, Richard Nickel (Betty) Fallbrook CA, Steve Nickel Austin TX, Fred Nickel Sioux Falls SD, Holly Grasee (Darell) Sioux Falls SD, Kathy Reilly (Pete) Sioux Falls SD, Jane Foster (Ed) Chino Hills CA; many special nieces and nephews. Joanne was preceded in death by parents Richard E Nickel, Lucena "Cindy" Nickel, and son Jonathan Lindstrom. www.heritagesfsd.com