Crystal R. Smith

8/1/2018

Crystal R. Smith, 38, of Liverpool passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 1, 2018. She was born on June 6, 1980 in Syracuse, NY. Crystal was a Masters Prepared Registered Professional Nurse Educator who worked as a Coordinator of Health Occupations for OCM BOCES and Adjunct Instructor for Keuka College and Aspen University; previously a Nurse Resource Specialist for Utica College and a RN at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She loved her cats and dog, enjoyed dancing and attending concerts. Crystal also enjoyed traveling. She volunteered for and participated with many medical charities and research organizations. She was an advocate for higher education in nursing and pursued lifelong learning.
Crystal is survived by her father James F. Smith, raised by her loving father and mother Robert and Ruth Anderson of Mottville, her fiancé Thomas Haskell of Liverpool, her brother James Cooper Smith (Kari) of Sennett, half-brother T.J., half-sister Stephanie and a nephew Cooper Robert Smith.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, August 5th from 2 to 6pm at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. A memorial service will be on Monday at 10am at St. Augustine’s Church, Baldwinsville. Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Francis House 108 Michaels Ave. Syracuse, NY 13208.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

61 Comments

James f smith

8/1/2018 02:19:10 pm

I am so proud of all you accomplished well you with with us. You were so caring for everyone. I will always remember you for that, stephanie ,skylar ,and myself , even though Skylar only met you once , she will always remember you for her 1st birthday party. You will never be forgotten. YOU FATHER WILL NEVER FORGET. say high to Nancy for me.

Skylar rose smith

8/1/2018 02:47:02 pm

I.will always remember you at my 1st birthday , love you.

Joy Cope

8/1/2018 02:47:19 pm

Crystal was one of those amazing and special people. She was herself through and through, loving and vibrant and oh so dear to those who knew her. I was so blessed to have been able to call her my friend. My heart breaks for this loss to all of us. Rest well dear friend. I will miss you.

Terri Miller

8/1/2018 02:55:42 pm

Dear god I am so sorry about your lost. She was a beautiful women and loved what she did . My heart breaks for you .

virginia doyle

8/1/2018 03:11:27 pm

ruthie and family
i do not have words your loss...please know i wish you my deepest sympathy. may god bless you all
ginny

Christine Werbeck

8/1/2018 03:14:23 pm

Sweet beautiful Crystal. I loved your honesty wit and compassion. May you be tap dancing in heaven with all the greats! Fly high..May angels lead you in..

Charlene Young

8/1/2018 03:17:48 pm

Crystal my heart aches. You were an inspiration to the nursing clinical instructors. We will miss you dearly. You left us way too soon! Smile down on us from nurses heaven as we try our best to make you proud ! As you would say “ we rock”
Charlene Young, RN

Frieda Weeks

8/1/2018 03:24:57 pm

Crystal left a hand print on my heart. I am so saddened by her passing. Sending all my love and prayers.

Margo Spain & family

8/1/2018 07:04:42 pm

Ruth and family , So very sorry for your loss. We grieve with you. Heart broken .

Lisa Seyfried

8/1/2018 03:36:17 pm

My heart breaks for your family. Crystal was an amazing person, accomplished nurse and role model for all future nurses. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Traci Karlik

8/1/2018 03:45:40 pm

so sorry for your loss ...thoughts and prayers to all of you during this difficult time ...RIP Crystal ...you will be deeply missed

Stacy Severin

8/1/2018 04:14:42 pm

Crystal, I echo Charlene's sentiments. "We do great things"... You touched so many lives with your beautiful smile and sparkling personality. You were an inspiration to your staff and students. Shine down on us.... Stacy

Lisa Timpano

8/1/2018 04:29:18 pm

I appreciate knowing you crystal, you were an inspiration not only as a person but as an educator. The LPN program was lucky to have you. It will be hard to not have your love and support but we’ll make you proud as we continue to move the students toward the end goal Successful LPN’s. Until we meet again♥️

Nancy Stout

8/1/2018 04:29:59 pm

What a wonderful woman Crystal was. She would brighten any room with her presence. She was one of those people that you loved and treasured as a friend from the minute you met her. She will be so missed! She certainly touched my life and I'm thankful to have known her! My thoughts and prayers are with her family!

Heather Reyes Bell

8/1/2018 04:48:32 pm

Crystal you were my backbone through nursing school! If it wasn't for you and your help I wouldn't be where I am today. You helped me so much and I owe everything to you. You will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family

Brandy Smalt

8/1/2018 04:50:30 pm

My condolences to her family and her fiancé. Crystal was one of the most caring, beautiful souls I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing. She was loved my many and will be missed. My thoughts are with you during this tough time.

Jude Conroy

8/1/2018 04:52:06 pm

Crystal a beautiful sweet girl, too young, too soon. I will always remember her fondly for her kind caring way when I lost my son 5 yrs ago. Ruth, always so difficult to lose a child, I know so well. I send peace, love and solace to your family during this time.

Paul & Janet Esterguard

8/1/2018 05:01:52 pm

We are so terribly sorry . Words are not enough .

Jessica Williams

8/1/2018 05:13:34 pm

Crystal was a beautiful woman inside and out everyday of her life. She helped me through so much and was a tremendous friend. Words can't express my love. My deepest sympathies.

Sharon Jackson

8/1/2018 05:47:07 pm

Such a beautiful young lady. I remember her spending time with my daughter, Heather. She will be missed. Condolences to all of her family and friends.

Lois Volcko

8/1/2018 06:22:18 pm

We are so terribly sorry for your loss. Sending our love to your family.

Ashley orlowske

8/1/2018 06:25:18 pm

Crystal you were an amazing mentor and instructor. I value everything that you have taught me and you were the bravest lady I ever met! You will forever have a place in my heart!

Bethany (Osborne) Pitman

8/1/2018 06:54:20 pm

Our hearts are aching with all of yours. I have so many memories of my sweet, fun, funny, smiley, nextdoor neighbor. I’m so so sorry for your huge loss. We will be praying for all of you. Much love ❤️

Adam Stillman

8/1/2018 07:26:27 pm

My condolences to Tom, Ruth, Bob, and the entire Smith family. Crystal was a breath of fresh air. She will be sorely missed. He infectious spirit and upbeat demeanor was one of the elements that got me through nursing school.

Johaun T. Jackson

8/1/2018 09:17:11 pm

It was a blessing to have had you in my life. Godspeed Crystal

Kaylan

8/1/2018 09:21:40 pm

Crystal's love for life and teaching was contagious. She always had a vibrant smile on her face and the ability to make all of us laugh. I hope she knew how much her students treasured her.... she was one of a kind.

Erin M Brereton

8/2/2018 03:29:19 am

Sending thoughts of love and healing to those whom loved this special lady. Was very saddened to get this news.🙏🙏💙💙🙏🙏

Taylor Green

8/2/2018 05:08:45 am

Crystal’s smile lit up a room. She was so brave during her battle with cancer. She used her experiences to try to educate those around her to be vigilant with their own checkups and health. She was a natural teacher and leader. She is an inspiration and will never be forgotten! Sending love and comfort to her family and loved ones.

Joanne LaValle Salvagno

8/2/2018 06:04:27 am

Crystal was a ray of light that touched everyone that she met. When you spoke to her, she made you feel special. My sincere condolences to Tom and her family.

Theresa Meyers

8/2/2018 06:41:42 am

Crystal was so many things to so many people but she was always a delight. You could count on her for a smile and laugh. I will miss her greatly miss as will many others. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Crystal will always hold a place in my heart.

Michele Courtney

8/2/2018 07:10:26 am

My sincere sympathy to all. I remember Crystal as a child and had seen her several times over the years. What a beautiful person inside and out.

Zach Komar

8/2/2018 07:21:44 am

Ms. Crystal Smith, thank you for everything you contributed to this world. Though I may not have known you long. You helped myself and so many others begin our nursing education and careers. For that I can never repay you. This world takes good people much too soon. You were a blessing to us all and the world is at a loss without you. May you find so many blessings of your own up above. Rest in paradise ❤️

Ginette Peil

8/2/2018 07:23:41 am

Such a sweet soul and always there to lending a helping ear... She was such a generous and sweet person. You will be greatly missed.. Much love and prayers to the family...Fly high Crystal... thank you for your presence.

Jacki Bennett

8/2/2018 07:52:35 am

Because I have no other words.....http://www.fuckemboth.com/2018/08/for-crystal.html

Niani Knight

8/2/2018 08:38:45 am

Love, peace and healing to the family. Thank you for all you contributed to OCM boces. ❤️.

Kathy Miller

8/2/2018 10:10:35 am

Although I did not know Crystal for very long, we had a strong bond due to our shared experience with breast cancer. It did not take me long to tell how special she was and to have a place in my heart for her that will always remain. I am filled with sorrow at her death and wish her family peace and comfort during this painful time.

Jeff Deubig

8/3/2018 07:53:48 am

Same here. My wife diagnosed the same time as Crystal. We were on this journey together. She was so special. I’m not sure how I’m going to make it without her.

Carrie Boyle

8/2/2018 11:40:15 am

What a beautiful soul gone too soon. Now you will never feel pain again, but ours begins. My heart and prayers go to her loving family Ruth and Bob, Jimmy and Kari, and Cooper, and fiance Tom. Crystal was so loved and for that I'm glad. I will miss her beauty and love of work.

Stacey Smith Albring

8/2/2018 12:15:02 pm

Crystal Ruth I don’t know where to begin, I loved you from the moment you came into this world, your compassion and concern for others always made anyone around you feel loved and cared for. You’ll always be in my heart and soul, and I know that the next time I see you, that you’ll be healthy, happy and pain free. Ruth, Bob, Jimmy, Kari and Cooper, my sincere condolences to you all, she loved all of our family with her full heart and soul. RIP my baby cousin❤️Until we meet again, I love you!

Debbie Salato

8/2/2018 02:56:51 pm

Ruthie, I am so sorry to hear about ur daughter!! My heart breaks for u !!!!💔💔💔

Felicia

8/2/2018 03:44:34 pm

I would like to send these words of consolation to those that loved this apostle Paul said what has been made possible by Jesus’ resurrection. “Since death is through a man,” said Paul, “resurrection of the dead is also through a man.” Because of the sin and imperfection passed on to us from Adam, we all die. However, by giving his perfect human life as a ransom, Jesus opened the way for mankind to be released from slavery to sin and death through the resurrection. Summing up the matter nicely, Paul wrote at Romans 6:23: “The wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Agape Love

Tanya Thompson

8/2/2018 04:56:10 pm

You were an inspiration ❤. I am truly sadden that you are not here with us. I looked up to you as a student and you have motivated me to go higher in the field of nursing. Crystal, you encouraged us to do and be better for the next generation of nurses to come and for that I'm grateful to have met you. I pray for your family in this difficult time and may God's continued love and support embrace them.

Amy Buggs

8/3/2018 10:54:46 am

I am so very sorry to have heard of Crystal's passing. What a wonderful woman Crystal was. She would brighten any room with her presence. I always enjoyed our conversations, while they were too few. I wish I had the ability to spend more time with her, I knew the moment I met her that she could be a friend for life, little did I know that her life would be cut so short. But I am so happy that she mentored those she did. She was an amazing role model and her family should hold their heads high for that! She certainly touched my life and I'm thankful to have known her! My thoughts and prayers are with her family! Crystal you will be missed by so many of us. <3

David stoelzel

8/4/2018 06:28:14 pm

Crystal you are an amazing person. I love you so.much.you to this day inspire me to be a.better person.i miss your.smile.so.much. I will never forget you

Cherie Milazzo

8/4/2018 08:44:10 pm

I am so sorry for your loss. Crystal was not only a wonderful teacher but a sweet kind knowledgeable soul who helped me navigate through a very difficult time. The world was a better place with her in it. She will be sorely missed. Her kindness was unequivocal. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

Connie Roberts

8/5/2018 10:25:07 am

Crystal was an absolutely amazing woman. She has done so many things and helped so many people. You have helped change my life for the better and taught me that I am worth something. I will miss you so much. We will all miss you. Thank you for all the laughs and great times. The memories we’ve shared will carry on with me. My heart goes out to Tom, Ruth, Bob, Cooper, James, Carrie and the rest of the family.

Melissa Traver

8/5/2018 07:39:43 pm

My thoughts an prayers go out to her family! She was an amazing person an will be missed by many

Heidi and Ivan Prokofiev

8/6/2018 04:31:59 am

Crystal was such an inspiring individual who filled any room she entered with positive energy. We love her and will miss her sincerely. Keeping Crystal and the entire family in our hearts and minds.

Michelle Belden

8/6/2018 04:54:46 am

Crystal was there for me when I was a brand new nurse some years ago. She was a role model and inspiration, a leader and overall just a wonderful person... funny conversations, witty, sarcastic, brutally honest and positive all in the same breath. I'm so sad to hear of Crystal's passing, she will forever hold a place in my heart and I pray her family and fiance find comfort during this difficult time. Rest easy and dance free up there Crystal.

Aubrey Lockwood

8/6/2018 07:53:49 am

This breaks my heart. Crystal was a bright light we all looked forward to every week at dance class for years. She was so full of joy and positivity and will be missed by so many. Our thoughts & prayers are with all those who loved her as we did.

Jess

8/6/2018 08:42:48 am

My heart goes out to Crystal and her family. What a beautiful family. It’s so inspiring to hear her story and see how many lives she touched. I’m sure she is resting now with our father in heaven. God bless you Crystal.

Kerri Howell

8/6/2018 09:23:35 am

Tom, I'm so so sorry to hear this news. Crystal was a wonderful soul and I'd never seen you happier than when the two of you started dating. I know we don't keep in touch since I left St. Joseph's but wanted you to know I was deeply saddened. You are in my thoughts and prayers. :(

Diana Farneti

8/6/2018 09:27:16 am

Crystal was always positive and smiling. She really accomplished a great deal and I always found Crystal to be very helpful. she was committed to education and mentorship for nurses. I will miss her. What a special lady.

D'Lisha Handy

8/6/2018 10:05:01 am

I am so blessed to have been able to meet you. You were an inspiration to us all. You always were in such good spirits no matter what you were going through. Such a beautiful soul. Beautiful Inside and out. Always smiling:) Thank you for always encouraging us. (LPN students) You will truly be missed.

Robinson Family

8/6/2018 01:31:23 pm

We are so very sorry for your loss. It is our desire that you find much comfort in knowing that our Grand Creator never meant for us to suffer and grieve with pain and death. If we had the power to get rid of these, we would. Well, our Creator does have the power and gives us a guaranteed promise that He will. (Revelation 21:1-5) We know this promise refers to right here on earth because there has never been death in heaven.
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Louise Sawyer

8/6/2018 08:46:43 pm

Blessed to have had such an Angel here on earth. The most empathetic person I have every known. She was legendary and will carry on through all of us.

Klara Riester

8/7/2018 06:18:14 am

So very sorry for your loss..sending prayers for your family..Klara

Linda Talerico

8/9/2018 05:18:43 pm

Crystal was one in a million. I was lucky to meet her and work with her with a Keuka college cohort.
Beautiful. Poised. Funny and so very COOL.
I'll never forget her.
Linda T.

Valerie Barton

8/12/2018 09:52:20 am

Our condolences to Tom and all of Crystal’s family. We are so saddened by your loss. We didn’t even really know you only from the few times that you and Tom walked your beautiful dog by our house, but you touched our hearts. Your infectious smile is what caught attention. We knew you must be really special and now knowing that you were a nurse we know why. Nurses deserve a VERY special place in heaven. God Bless
Lon & Val Barton

Jennifer

8/19/2018 12:14:38 pm

My sincere condolences go to Crystal’s family. Please know that that God cares about you and "is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit", (Psalm 34:18) He knows your pain, and promises that there will be a resurrection so we can see and hold those we have lost again (John 5:28,29). I hope these verses help to comfort the pain in your hearts and give you hope.

Holly Bushnell

11/20/2019 09:00:33 am

Crystal, I miss you so much. I just want to call you and cry about life. I'm still so broken. We all are. Some way more than others. I miss my chemo buddy. I love You.

Welcome

Crystal R. Smith

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