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Lisa Smith Obituary

LISA SMITH Lisa Janea Smith, 25, died as a result of a house fire at her home in Las Vegas, Monday, Dec. 13, 2010. Lisa was born Feb. 6, 1985, in Nampa, Idaho, to Kathleen (Hoagland) Smith and Douglas Smith. Lisa attended Melba and Nampa schools, where she participated in cheerleading and sports. After the death of her son, Noah Alexander, she spearheaded, with the help of the Idaho Chooses Life, the enactment of the law known as "Noah's Law" which recognizes fetal homicide as a criminal act. The law was signed March 27, 2002. Lisa continued her education, getting her license in real estate in both Idaho and Nevada. Lisa is survived by her daughter, Marilynn Kathleen Lewis; her mother, Kathleen (Hoagland) Smith of Melba, Idaho; her sisters, Renee (Gary) Hill and Sara (Dave) Smith both of Nampa; nieces, Alicia and Katy Smith; grandparents, Keith and Donna Hoagland of Melba; and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Viewing will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, at the Zeyer Funeral Chapel, 83 N. Midland Blvd., Nampa, ID 83651, (208) 467-7300. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, at the Friend's Church, conducted by her uncle, Keith Moore, 301 Randolph Ave. in Melba. Interment will follow at the Melba Cemetery. The family has asked that any donations that are made in Lisa's name be sent to the Melba Senior Center, 115 Base Line Road, Melba or the Melba Quick Response Unit, P.O. Box 189, Melba, ID 83641.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2010.

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Jeana Shaner

February 6, 2025

Today is your 40th Birthday. I still wish I could talk to you everyday. Your baby girl has turned in to such a beautiful young woman. She looks just like you, It's hard not to stare in awww at her. Thankfully our kids still stay in touch so I get to talk to her every now and then.....
We all still miss you like crazy. Give baby boy a kiss from all us. Happy Birthday!!! XOXOXOX Jeana

Natasha Verdusco

February 17, 2018

Never forgotten, always missed.

Ashlee Hoagland

December 12, 2011

LoveYou lis and until we meet again I will be thinking of you always

Kathy (mommy) Smith

December 1, 2011

My dear Lisa It has been nearly a year now since you passed. Not a day goes by I don't miss your voice and smiling face, and you holding my hand in the store - just as you hold a place in my heart forever. I treasure the memories we made, yes even the bad. Hug and kiss my Alex too much for me. Until we meet again, I love you. Mommy.

phyllice johnson

March 11, 2011

Sydni and I have always been favorites of Lisa and she was always a favorite of ours, we had so many memories at pageants because of her and she will forever be in our hearts.

Dawn and Kristen Santos

March 9, 2011

Lisa kept a special place in my heart. We are so sad to hear she is gone. Kristen and I have many great memories with lisa. My heart goes out to her family and precious little daughter

Carly & Jaclynn Netter

March 8, 2011

To All of Lisa's family you are all in my prayers. My daughter & I met Lisa at a pageant & she was a sweet young lady.. I am sure she will be missed by all that know her.. RIP Lisa.. ?

cathy kennedy

March 8, 2011

My daughter and I knew Lisa from pageants. She was always the sweetest girl at the pageant, and i believe the sweetest girl I ever met. Marilyn (my daughter) and I will miss her dearly. We did not know until today that this happened. I think of Lisa all the time here and there and always wondered how she was doing, and most of all hoped we'd see her again soon. I know she is happy with the Lord now and He is happy to have her home. I will pray for her beautiful daughter Marilynn from now on. God Bless to her family and loved ones.

Wendi Maston

March 8, 2011

We remember meeting you at pageants when my daughter was little, you were a joy to be around and a very funny girl, God Bless your family and our prayers are with your family

Rubi

February 6, 2011

Happy Birthday Lisa, remembering you today and everyday. Enjoy your celebrations with Noah today, I've lighted a candle in rememberence of you today. I will always cherish the memories we made, the crazy memorable times we had, and thankful to have had the time with you. Missing you and much love.

Sara, Mom, Renee, and Lisa at Renee's Wedding

January 18, 2011

Aubrey

January 15, 2011

RIP Lisa.Few people have made a mark in this world like you did. I'm glad to have known you, even for just a little while. Your daughter and family will be in my prayers.

Kathy (Mom) Smith

January 13, 2011

Mommy loves you Lis, kiss my Noah Alexander (Alex), be Mar's Guardian Angel, she will always know how much you loved her and what pride you took in her. See you someday baby. You will always be such a treasure to me. Mar will always have a home and so will Chata. Grandma and Papa send you their love and kisses. We all do. Thank you for the time God gave us to be together. I miss you sooooo much. All my love your mother.

heather benefield

December 30, 2010

Lisa I will take care of your baby girl!! she will know how much you love her and what a great mother you are. hb

Bre-Ann

December 28, 2010

Lisa, i love you very much and miss you i think about you everyday and think about all the goodtimes we had when we were younger... i love u love ur cuz bree

December 27, 2010

"wow wut a tragic loss" rest in peace lisa my heart goes out to you daughter and family :( (much luv n respect alicia fischer)

December 26, 2010

Kathy, I just heard of this today from Nicole. I'm sorry for your loss. I have good memories of you and Lisa. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Renae Munster

Nicole Munster

December 26, 2010

Lisa, may you rest in piece my dear childhood friend. I have been searching for you online for quite some time. Sad to find you this way. Kathy, I am sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you and your family. Love you all. Nicole Munster

Brittany Munroe

December 23, 2010

Lisa I will never forget the time we spent together just you and I. Having special time being girls! You will be missed and never forgot! You and Noah smile down and watch over Marilyn!
Love you, Brittany!

Al Babbitt

December 21, 2010

I had only met you a couple of times Lisa, but always thought you were such a sweet and kind young lady. You will be missed but always held in highest regard by those who knew you. It is with great peace to know you are serving our precious Lord and to know you will not suffer the sorrows of life on earth.

Larisa Campbell

December 20, 2010

Sweet Lisa a candle lit could never be as bright as you, rest well you earned it.

Larisa

Sharon Mills

December 20, 2010

I did not know you, Lisa, but I am sad to hear of your death just the same. You were too young to die. I pray you are at peace now and are with Noah.

Penny Cothran

December 19, 2010

I'm glad I got to know you, Lisa, even if only for a short time. And I'm glad you gave me the opportunity to watch Marilynn. You were such a good mommy to her. You will be missed, but it's so nice to know that you are now in Jesus's care and in perfect health. Enjoy your first Christmas in Heaven...I'll see you up there one day!

Jana

December 19, 2010

You are loved and missed, never forgotten.

april benner

December 19, 2010

You will forever be in my heart, i will never forget you and all the fun and crazy things we did. You are one of a kind miss Lisa Smith i love you and will miss you dearly. love always, April Benner

December 19, 2010

Jeana

December 19, 2010

I love you girl! You took a peice of my heart with you. I will never forget you. Give your baby boy a kiss for me. Until we meet again....

Ashlee Hoagland

December 18, 2010

Will love and miss you forever love ashlee, hannahlee, and alissa

December 18, 2010

You have added a new star to the heavens which will shine as bright as your life. We will always love you and miss you. Love, Aunt Kandi

Ashlee Hoagland

December 18, 2010

I will always miss you lisa you were a great cousin and i will miss you very much see you on the other side

Love, ashlee, hannahlee, and alissa

nataha campbell

December 18, 2010

we will always love you and miss you Lisa...love always Natasha, Jose, T.J., Gustavo, and Larisa

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