Lydia Wahlstrom

Lydia Irene Wahlstrom A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Lydia Irene Wahlstrom passed away on August 12, 2020 after an eleven year battle with Batten Disease. Survived by her parents Laura & Todd; brother Drew; grandparents Paul & Sheryl Magelssen and Jerry & Anita Wahlstrom, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Lydia loved singing, music, Disney princesses, and doing arts and crafts. She knew how to celebrate her birthday like no one else! Full of excitement and willing to share the joy with everyone she saw. One could often find Lydia reading quietly, laughing at movies, or singing Hallelujah (which was a favorite). She enjoyed spending time at church and school where she was around others who made her feel loved. Lydia was simply one of a kind. She continued to smile and giggle as she faced Batten disease with a resilience that inspired all who knew her story. Though she faced challenges that set her apart from her peers in many ways, Lydia had a unique way of bringing people together. Lydia truly loved people and especially loved her teachers, paras and staff from Richardson, John Glenn and North High School. The family will be wearing some of Lydia’s favorites in her honor (pink, Disney, sparkly or princessy) and invites guests to join in wearing one also. Visitation on Sunday, August 16th from 4-7:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake (if needed, park in St. Mary of the Lake Church lot). Funeral Service, Monday, August 17th at 1:00 pm at COMMUNITY OF GRACE CHURCH, 4000 Linden Avenue, White Bear Lake, doors open at 12:30 for seating. Due to COVID and limited seating, the funeral will be streamed on Lydia and Drew's Superhero facebook page. Private family interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Mahtomedi.In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to one of these two organizations that help families with Batten Disease: Ethan's Reason (ethansreason.org) or Rare Sisters (raresisters.org).