Ruth Constance “Connie” Lind (Voorhies)

Our loving mother passed away August 12, 2011 after a fall. Raised in Miles City, MT, the first in her family to go to college, she earned her bachelor’s degree while raising three children. She went on to become an attorney and worked as a public defender with the Society of Council Representing Accused Persons in Seattle for 20 years. A voracious reader, lifelong tennis player, gardener who delighted in each new blossom, and a life enthusiast who celebrated every new dawn, she loved music, animals (especially her cat Lily), learning anything new, cooking for family and friends, the great outdoors, and sharing any discovery or delight. Gracious, dignified, whimsical and wise, and an indomitable optimist, she is survived by her three children, Leslie (Rod) Balsley, Katherine Lind & Jordan Lind, her former husband John Lind, her stepdaughter Kristie (Pat) Hammond, and grandchildren Chris & Laura Balsley. She was preceded in death by her parents Jennie & Clarence Voorhies and stepson John Lind Jr. A celebration of her life will be held at the Washington Park Arboretum Graham Visitor Center, Sunday, October 9 at 12:30 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Seattle Humane Society or UW Foundation/Harborview (NSIPAT). Full obituary, additional pictures and an online guestbook are available at the Flintoft’s Funeral Home website www.flintofts.com.

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