SMITH,
Betty Marie
Published by Today's News Herald on Jul. 2, 2023 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -
Betty Marie Smith, 89, entered her eternal rest with her Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 13, 2023. Betty passed peacefully at the
home of her daughter in Lake Havasu City with her son, daughter, and
daughter-in-law by her side.
Betty was born Jan. 21, 1934 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico where she lived
until moving with her mother and three siblings to Highland, California
in 1947. Betty married her high school sweetheart, James Albert Smith,
in 1952. Betty and Jim raised two children, Larry and Kathryn. Together
they built two houses, the second one in 1964. This was their home for
the next 56 years.
Betty lived a quiet life as a wife, mother, and bookkeeper for the
family electrical business. She loved to read everything she could get
her hands on, especially her Bible. She loved to swim, travel and care
for her family and friends, and made the best homemade ice cream ever.
Betty's gentle spirit and loving heart were reflected in the way she
cared for her family, friends, and God's creation. She especially loved
hummingbirds and the silver Persian kitten her children gave her and Jim
on their 25th wedding anniversary. Jim predeceased Betty in 2017, just
short of their 65th wedding anniversary.
Betty is survived by her two children, Larry Lynn Smith of Willard,
Missouri and Kathryn Anne Grissom of Lake Havasu City; three siblings,
Levora D'Acosta, Wade Manning and Doris Hartness; three grandchildren,
Matthew, Cody and Katilyn; and six great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Evelyn,
Charlotte, Olivia, Sophia, and Gage and multiple nieces and nephews.
Betty was deeply loved and will be missed. Rest well, mom - we will see
you again soon. No services are scheduled.