SMITH, Lois Ann

The Payson Roundup, Payson, Arizona Friday, August 02, 2013 Lois Ann Ruder Smith December 4, 1934 - July 25, 2013 Lois Ann Ruder Smith passed away July 25, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix at the age of 78. Mrs. Smith was born Dec. 4, 1934 in Elyria, Ohio. She grew up and went to school in Elyria. After marrying, the family moved to Sunnyside, Ariz. in 1959. Moving to Gisela in 1975, she worked for Guarantee Insurance as a bookkeeper in Payson for 30 years. Those who knew her loved her sparkle and caring ways. Lois and Leroy Smith married in November of 2006 and moved to Tonto Basin in 2009. She was a loving mother to her two children, David and Audre. She was an avid fisher woman with her husband. Her fellow church members at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tonto Basin adored Mrs. Smith. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her, which was very easy to do. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Smith; son, David Ruder; daughter, Audre Castello; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tonto Basin building, across from Tonto Basin Market. A Mexican food (Lois’ favorite food) potluck luncheon will follow.