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Lilliam Smith Obituary

Lillian May Adamson Smith, 82, of Emmett passed away on February 24, 2010. Lillian was born on February 19, 1928 to Glen and Esther Adamson in Emmett, ID. Lillian married F. Lewis Smith on Jan 26, 1946. Lillian was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a creative, industrious woman taking on many roles from bookkeeper to ranch hand in partnership with her husband on their farm in Emmett. Lillian was the light and love of her family and will live on forever in their hearts. Lillian is survived by her husband, Frank Lewis Smith; her daughter Linda and husband Chris Hoalst, grandson Jared Hoalst and Amanda Watts; daughter, Trudy Deen, grandsons Keegan and Tyler Deen and two great granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her mother, Esther Adamson, father, Glen Adamson, sister, Lucille Parks and brother William Adamson. We offer our deepest gratitude to the staff of the Cottages of Emmett and XL Hospice for the loving and compassionate care they have provided for our beloved Lillian. We also thank Jennice Cordova, P.A. at Gem Family Practice for her medical advice and care. A private, family memorial service is being planned. Arrangements are being made through Potter Funeral Chapel of Emmett. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 225 No. Michigan Ave., 17th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60601 (1-800-272-3900).

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Published by Idaho Statesman on Feb. 28, 2010.

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March 2, 2010

LOUIE, TRUDY, LINDA AND FAMILY,
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR WIFE, MOTHER PASSING. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH OF YOU.
LAURIE VAUGHN

Estel Hereth Mustard

February 28, 2010

Trudy, Linda and Family;
I am truly sorry to see that your Mom has passed. I remember her as being a very nice and special lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all your family.

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