Nadezhda Lyamin

Our beloved mother was born on May 18, 1951, the oldest of eleven children. She lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep faith, and unwavering love.

For forty-six years, she was faithfully married to the love of her life, our amazing dad, Paul. Together, they immigrated to the United States from Narva, Estonia, with eight children — none older than twelve — a six month journey with stays in Austria and Italy that tested their faith and resolve and brought us together as a family. She worked hard to help save enough money by working as a seamstress; then our dad would sell the clothing at the market every week on top of other jobs. 

After arriving in the United States, they quickly learned the English language, pursued education, and worked tirelessly to build a life for their family. In their new home, mom became known not just for her strength but for her generosity. She eventually served as a translator for many immigrant families in the city — a role that became one of her greatest joys.

Mom was the heart of our home. She prayed without ceasing and loved with a generosity that filled every room she walked into.

Hospitality came naturally to her. Her kitchen was a place of warmth and abundance. No one ever left her table hungry — there was always more than enough food, and somehow, always enough room. Her cooking, her baking, her jars of canned tomatoes, pickles, and jam — these were the flavors of our childhood and the comfort of home. She loved to serve traditional Russian dishes — borscht, rasolnik, plov, and more — recipes passed down from her mother that became treasured family staples. Guests were welcomed with open arms, often receiving her pickled vegetables and a nourishing meal.

She found much joy in the garden, growing vegetables and beautiful flowers and harvesting fruit. She loved working with her hands, and she poured love into everything she touched. But her greatest joy was her grandchildren. Each one brought her happiness beyond measure. She delighted in them and saw each as a blessing from God.

She filled the home with hymns — singing and humming as she worked. She loved family devotions and encouraging her children and grandchildren. She was small but fearless, even working as a crane operator as a young woman.

Among the many gifts she left behind are her beautifully written poems — some through dreams, others through quiet moments of prayer.

In 2021, she lost her beloved husband, her lifelong companion. Now, she is reunited with him and with her son, in heaven, free of pain and filled with joy.

We are so thankful for the life she lived, for the legacy she leaves behind. We’ll miss her voice — so soft-spoken, always encouraging us to “have peace.” Her sense of humor and quick wit was something special, dry and honest and made everyone chuckle! Her laughter was quiet and sincere, never forced, always real. Her meals, her hugs, her gentle wisdom — we will miss them all. We rejoice in knowing that she is at peace, and we hold tight to the promise of seeing her again.

She is survived by her eight children and twenty-five grandchildren, each a living testimony to the love and prayers she poured out across a lifetime.

Forever in our hearts,

Her Children and Family

Services will be held at Lake City Four Square Church 333 N Central Dr. Moses Lake, WA  at 2 in the afternoon. With internment to follow at Pioneer Memorial Gardens

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