Natalie Kathryn Smith
December 4, 2006 ~ May 5, 2025
“Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this Earth.” Albert Einstein
On May 5, 2025, the world lost a beautiful, kind soul with a zest for life like no other. Natalie Kathryn Smith was a bright light, one of one, a true friend, big sister, beloved daughter, cherished granddaughter, hard worker and intelligent young lady. She had dreamed of her life following high school and attending Ohio Northern University in the Engineering Program. She hoped to use the knowledge she gained to work on fashioning prosthetics for young children. She was driven. While her beautiful life was cut short, we ask that you not mourn for her, but remember her with the same enthusiasm that she showed during her time here on Earth.
She is survived by her parents, Heidi and Kevin Smith; brother, Vincent Smith; grandparents, Kenneth and Kathleen Smith, Michael and Catherine Kosterman; aunts, Kimberly (Robert) Martin, Kara (Michael Fishbaugh) Smith; uncles, Peter (Angela) Kosterman, Michael (Heather) Kosterman, Jr.; cousin, Jillian Martin; honorary little sisters, Brooklyn and Kennedy. Natalie is preceded in death by her Aunt Molly Kosterman.
We wish to extend our deepest gratitude to the staff and nurses of the CTICU at University Hospitals, with special thanks to Tara, Katy, Donna, Jenna, Shaunte, Hannah, Alex and Maggie.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Hathaway Brown Moving Company, FAA, and Ohio Northern University Engineering Program in her honor.
A Celebration of Natalie’s life will be held at Hathaway Brown School, 19600 North Park Blvd, Shaker Heights, Ohio, 44122, June 3, 2025 at 2 PM. This will be a casual event. Please wear blue in Natalie’s honor.
Online Obituary and guestbook at www.behmfuneral.com
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Celebration of Life: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 2:00 pm
Hathaway Brown School
19600 North Park Blvd,
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
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To our beautiful Natalie.You were the shining light in our world. You will be so missed. You had so much energy from the day you were born.We were there that day and got to hold you.We were so excited that you were a girl.We will miss you running into our house and giving your hugs and saying you loved us.We now have two angels to watch over us until we meet again.Love Papa Mike and Grandma C.
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Natalie . Friends of Kathy and Ken Smith…Natalie sure loved these grandparents! Such a wonderful bond they had !
Heaven has gained a shining star!
Cathy and Bob
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you.
Natalie was so energetic and beautiful and smart and on and on.
We will always remember those big blue eyes
Remembering you all in our prayers
DAN , Clare , Eric and Alex
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you process the loss of such a bright light. Her friendly, kind, spirit will be missed in this world, and like many say, heaven is a better place with her there. I have many memories of seeing Natalie playing with her grandfather back in kindergarten on the playground. She took those special times and created her own with so many other little ones here at HB. I am so very sorry for this great loss.