SMITH, William "Jeffery"

Published by Today's News Herald from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2024. Lake Havasu City, Arizona - William "Jeffery" Smith was born Sept. 17, 1952 in Phoenix to Zona and William D. Smith. As a child, the family resided near Ehrenburg, and Salome. He attended high school at Army & Navy Academy in Carlsbad, CA. Jeff graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara with a degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation, he returned to Salome and began working at Southwest Telephone Co. There he met his soulmate, Laura (Klostermeier) Smith. They married in 1987 and blended their families. They raised their three children in Salome; spending their free time jeeping in the desert and boating on Lake Alamo. The family moved to Lake Havasu City in 1998, where they enjoyed spending time together and surrounding themselves with their extended family. Jeff was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Jeff is survived by his three children: Meagan (James) Smith of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Chad (Sara) Friedle of Sherman, TX, and Ryan (Jenn) Smith of Gilbert, AZ; six grandchildren: O'rian, Mahlon, Eris, Aiden, Elise, and Lyssa; brother Buster Smith; mother-in-law Diane Klostermeier; sister-in-law Tina (Mark) Whitehouse; brother-in-law Donny (Angie) Klostermeier; brother-in-law Paul Labas; as well as many extended family and friends. Jeff was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Laura Smith; mother Zona Smith Kamrar; father William D. Smith; father-in-law Arlen Klostermeier; and sister-in-law Nancy Labas. A private celebration of life will be held for the immediate family.