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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Obituary: Smith, Donna K.

Age 65

SMITH, Donna K. (Age 65) Passed away November 30, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born January 24, 1949 in Ritzville, WA, the daughter of Francis and Dorla Smith.

Donna loved baking and making crafts.

Her family especially loved the popcorn balls she made.

Donna had an opportunity to work both in Russia and China, in which she found a love for collecting cultural dĂŠcor.

She had a passion for trap shooting and racing Go Karts as a young adult; and most recently found joy in riding her daughter’s ‘Razor’ on the property in Montana.

Also known as ‘Grandmomme’, Donna loved having her grand babies near her.

She is survived by daughter, JerriAnn (Bobby) Shope and children: Brittney Smith (son: baby Devin), Brooke, Canyon and Gracie Shope; son, Delgene Smith, Jr and daughter Gracie Smith; brother, Doug (Pam) Smith; sisters: Launa (Terry) Trulson and Debbie (Chris) Reinhold and sister-in-law Vicki (Ed) Fischer; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Delgene; her parents; and brothers: Steve and Greg Smith.

A Funeral Service will be held Saturday December 6, 2014 at 12:00PM at Danekas Funeral Home-Ritzville.

Private burial will be at Ritzville Memorial Cemetery.