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Helen Smith Obituary

Helen L. Smith of Oro Valley, AZ passed away on May 19, 2014. She was born in Lead, SD, the daughter of Claire and Mary Alspach. Helen married the late Joseph Smith in 1955, and lived in South Dakota, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and Nevada before moving to Arizona 15 years ago. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Smith, Cynthia Stuckey and Heather McCoy; seven grandchildren and her sister, Rita Schirber. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter, Dawn Smith and her brother, Harold Alspach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Casa de la Luz Hospice of Tucson. At Helen's request, no memorial service will be held. Arrangements by VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 25, 2014.

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July 8, 2014

I was a old friend of Helens and am so sorry to here of her death. I had just talked to her in March and sent her a card for her Birthday. We were great friends and golf buddies. Will miss her laughs and smiles and most of all her hugs. Gods having fun with her now.
Lynn Kern from Grand Junction CO.

Jim Anderson

July 1, 2014

Condolences to the Smith family from the Provo High School Alumni Association.

Donna Eng

May 27, 2014

Dear Cindi,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother, Helen.
May she rest in peace.
Love, Chuck & Donna

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