Mary Lynn Schermerhorn

Mary Lynn Schermerhorn soared with the angels to heaven on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 15, 2021, when she unexpectedly passed away at her longtime Fort Collins home. Lynn, as everyone knew her, was born in Parma, Ohio to James “Jim” and Mary Jayne Kusa. Growing up in the Cleveland area, Lynn moved to Colorado in 1977 and was a nurse at Poudre Valley Hospital for over 20 years, then joined the nursing staff at the UC Health Harmony Campus Special Procedures and Gastroenterology Department. After a dedicated 37-year career serving others, she retired in 2015 and began enjoying more time with her family. In 1983, Mary Lynn married Mark Schermerhorn in Fort Collins. They shared 38 years, made a lifetime of great memories, and raised 3 sons together. She dedicated her life to the happiness and well-being of her family. Known for her quick wit, sparkling eyes, and infectious smile, Lynn always had a kind word. Her laugh would put a smile on everyone’s face and would light up the room. She was strong with her faith in God and love for her family. Lynn was opinionated and strong minded, and you knew she meant business when her family would lovingly call it, “getting her Cleveland on”! She was infamous for her one liner “Lynnisms”. An accomplished cook, she enjoyed many culinary shows on television. Lynn was 100% Czech and loved old family recipes and sayings. In her spare time, she enjoyed painting, creating artwork, and making seasonal decorative wreaths. She was an avid reader, was always in the know of current events and was a knowledgeable movie fan. She cheered for the RAMS, Badgers, Browns, Broncos, and Packers, and enjoyed watching Sunday PGA Golf. During Lynn and Scherms early years together many weekends were spent traveling throughout the region to his rugby matches. They were engaged on a special rugby weekend in Aspen with their rugby friends present, many who continue to be special in their lives today. For over 25 years Lynn was a dedicated “Hockey Mom”, cheering on her competitive hockey playing sons at the EPIC and Budweiser Event Center, in addition to countless other ice arenas from Los Angeles to Lake Placid and Minneapolis to Dallas. For many years, always on her winter schedule was the next weekend series or tournament destination. The family treasured the memorable times together in addition to all the close lifetime friendships made with other hockey families. Lynn loved to travel. She and “Scherm” enjoyed special getaways to San Francisco and neighboring wine country, Catalina Island, and San Diego’s Coronado Island. Frequent trips to Wisconsin were a family favorite destination. A highlight of her life was visiting New York City and taking in nightly Broadway shows with both her mother and sister-in-law. Closer to home, special occasions were spent at the Broadmoor Hotel, or enjoying live performances at the Buell Theatre and the Denver Center for Performing Arts. Lynn is survived by her husband, Mark “Scherm” Schermerhorn, and sons Lee James Arnold (Jennifer Harrison), Brock John Schermerhorn and Case Hamilton Schermerhorn, in addition to sister Corinne Kusa and brother Mike Kusa (Joanne) all of Fort Collins. Brothers Jim Kusa of Dowagiac Michigan, David Kusa (Dea) of Kalamazoo Michigan, and sister-in-law Jill Schermerhorn of Madison Wisconsin. Fort Collins nieces and nephew include Jill and Susan Kusa, and James Duckworth. From Michigan, niece Brittany Kusa, and nephews Nick, Derek, and James Wyatt Kusa. Among those welcoming her to heaven are her grandparents, her Mother and Father, in addition to brother Paul Kusa and her father and mother in-laws, John and Lou Ann Schermerhorn. A Memorial Service will be held in Fort Collins on Wednesday, October 6th at 1pm at Timberline Church in the south auditorium. The Life Celebration will follow at C.B. & Potts at Collindale Golf Course. A private family grave site service will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made in her name to Pathways of Northern Colorado- Hospice or RamStrength Lubick Foundation at www.RamStrength.org The family would like to sincerely thank first responder professionals. Their commitment, dedication, compassion and care are forever appreciated. “Death is nothing else but going home to God, the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity”- Mother Teresa

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Mary Lynn Schermerhorn

August 27, 1950 - September 15, 2021