Dayna Lynn Pintore
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Dayna Lynn Pintore
March 25, 1966 – July 4, 2022
“I walk tall. I got a tall attitude.”
Dolly Parton may have been talking about herself, but this sentiment most certainly applies to Dayna Pintore.
Born in Hot Springs, AR and raised in Omaha, NE, Dayna graduated from South High in 1984. She went on to build a family, something that was deeply important to her. Looking for a fresh start, Dayna moved to Lawrence, KS in 2018 and built a new life for herself.
Dayna was very good at making people laugh, found joy in looking after creatures big and small, and refused to be anything but her authentic, brassy self always. She had a knack for gift giving, supporting the people she loved, and always cutting to the truth of things with her words. It is important to know that having Multiple Sclerosis and Fibromyalgia was a big part of Dayna’s life. Not because they controlled what she was able to do, but in how she moved through the world in spite of them. In connection to this, if you were someone that she loved then you would receive only the biggest love she could offer.
She is preceded in death by her former partner (and good friend) Steve. She is survived by her daughter Amanda and many other folks who love her.
In lieu of a funeral or celebration of life; please spend time with the people you love and tell them your favorite stories about Dayna. If looking for another way to honor Dayna, consider donating to an organization that supports Multiple Sclerosis or Fibromyalgia research and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
Amanda, I am so very sorry to hear about your mom . Dayna always kept in touch with me after our Mikie died , she was such a loving person and will be missed. May she R I P … she now is with Steve and Mikie hugging and laughing.
Amanda, I know that you know that she loved you with every ounce of her being and she loved to brag about you on Facebook. While we didn’t know each other well in school, when we got in touch on social media I knew that she was one that I wouldn’t unfriend because her honesty and heart were wonderful and funny. I’m happy that she’s no longer in pain and I know that Steve and Mike are so happy to see her! ((hugs)) to you and her loved ones.
I am so sorry!! I never met her but we became good Facebook friends.. She seemed very down to earth and genuine.. And from what I knew from chatting with her, she was not afraid to tell it like it was.. RIP my sweet friend!!! I pray for and your family through this terrible time!!
Amanda, this gives me great sorrow! You have been through so much…now it’s time to be strong and remember every good thing you and your mom encountered together. All the love you share, all the laughs you had, everything that makes you smile threw your tears. Your mother is very proud of you. Your mom will live in our hearts forever! Call me when you need to or if you want to. My heart just aches for you!
I am so sorry to hear about Dayna’s passing. We went to high school together and reconnected on Facebook. I liked forward to seeing her posts every day because they always made me laugh. In spite of not seeing her in person in years (I’m in Japan) I feel like she was the same amazingly cheerful person she had always been in spite of her illnesses. Rest In Peace dear Dayna.
Amanda I’m so wholeheartedly sorry for your loss.Shes been so sick I’ve been trying to reach her for the past few days.Please please call me 402-208-2747
Amanda I’m so wholeheartedly sorry for your loss.Shes been so sick I’ve been trying to reach her for the past few days.Your mother was a kind cosiderate respectful Loving woman.She will be truely missed with all my heart.May she rest in peace.
To my beautiful daughter. You were my life. We may not have always seen eye to eye but we sure had some great times together. I will miss you every day of my life. RIP my baby girl. You are my heart my soul and my life. I loved you so much. Love mom
Dayna is also survived by her father Jim Jeffries, her mother kay Schlueter, her brother Mike Terrell ,her sister Robbin McCarty, also nieces and nephews and many friends
So sad and words are hard to come by. We had are ups and downs but I always wished for her to have piece and happiness. Rip Dayna I love you. To Amanda, I’m sorry for everything you have been through loosing both parents. God bless.
Dayna,
We spoke every day. An I knew you were sick yet this still took me by surprise. I believe in our last conversation Priscila told you Aunt Dayna your tongue needed a nap. I love you my friend fly high we will watch after Amanda together she will go far in everything she does. You, Steve, Johnny and Mike watch over her an I will be down here cheering her on.
Love you,
Your friend
Stacey, Jim, Matilda and Priscila (Little Lippy)
Dayna was a blessing to all who knew her. My high school years were better with her in my life. (Central ’84) but we didn’t care about which school we attended, it was about after school fun for us. Ill miss her
Amanda we have never met but knew your mom and of course your gran as she is my sister-in-law. My condolences in your loss of your Mom. My she rest easy now out of pain and at peace.
Love Great Aunt Bev Applebee
It’s a real sad day in my life losing my daughter Dayna I know we didn’t always get along but I still loved her and will always miss her rest in peace Dayna love dad
Going to miss talking with her going to miss her in general very much always had mine and my daughters back I loved her very much an amazing soul and person
I have known Dayna since 15yr or 16yr Robbin, & Mike, Kay all 4 of them use to come over to my parents house with Joe. But Dayna never had a frown on her face she was always a happy. I use to take Dayna ,Mike ,robbin, up to the center mall an play video game in the bowling alley. Well Dayna let th ark angel take care of you . Tom incontro
My condolences to all of the family. I knew Dayna when she lived in Texas with her mom, she was a sweet gal , she did speak her mind. She would put a smile on her face even when she didnt feel good. Loved her animals very much. Had great love for her daughter Amanda. She would light up talking about Amanda. My thoughts and prayers are with you Amanda. My prayers are with her mom,sister and brother as well. Bless all of her family and many friends.
Dana I am so sorry that this had to happen to you so soon. You are a very special girl and have so many special talents. I remember when I first met you your mom and I were trying to style my hair, you kept saying that’s not right
We laughed about that for awhile. God bless your sweetheart and your daughter. RIP. Love you.
Amanda, & family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mom and I have known each other since high school. She was an amazing woman! Always loved her perkiness, smile, honesty! She always made me smile. We had many laughs together. Dayna had a big heart and lots of love to give. These past years reading her post and keeping in touch on Facebook has been really great. She was truly an amazing woman! Even through all her pain and suffering. I loved her to pieces!! I will miss her dearly! May God bless you and her family friends she has left behind. Dayna, May you Rest In Peace my sweet friend!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
So sorry for your loss!! Dayna will forever be in my thoughts!! Her family at Heartland will miss her dearly!