Family, friends and farmer fans are missing a bright light in the agriculture industry whose life was cut short in an accident last week. But as hundreds came to pay their respects at the memorial services for Lindsay Hill this week, they celebrated her brief but stellar career and passion for life.

“Friends have gathered to pay their last respects and tribute to one of the greatest ladies I’ve ever known. The sun is shining, because heaven’s newest angel smiles upon so many today,” wrote Lindsay’s former husband and business partner Andy Vance on his Facebook. Read his touching tribute to her on his blog.

One of those friends and colleagues who attended the memorial service in De Graff, Ohio Tuesday was NAFB Regional vice president Meghan Greber, who served on the NAFB board with Lindsay as president for the past five months. “She was an amazing woman that offered so much to the Ag community and will be missed greatly,” Meghan wrote.

Lindsay had just started work last month as Agribusiness Director for Farm Journal Media with duties on AgDay and U.S. Farm Report, but had already made an impression on the viewers, many of whom commented on her loss. Watch the AgDay tribute to her at the end of Friday’s show.

A quote from Lindsay on her Facebook page has now become her legacy.

“Life is too short to wake up with regrets. Love the people who treat you right. Forgive those who don’t. Believe everything happens for a reason. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.”

Those wishing to make contributions in Lindsay’s memory may do so to: The Lindsay Hill Memorial Fund at The Ohio State University Foundation, 1480 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43221. More information can be found here.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.