Debbie Smith Obituary
Deborah May Smith, 69, of Kalispell, Montana passed away September 7, 2025. She is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Chris. Her children: Shonna, Tennya, Christina, Denis and Douglas. She enjoyed snowmobiling, Hunting, bowling and nights on the town as a newlywed. Her guilty pleasure in dime store romance novels, and her love of western tv shows. She enjoyed and found peace in country and Gospel music. Some of her favorites; Reba, Patsy Cline, Anne Murray, and Vince Gill, were usually playing somewhere in the house. As her children came along camping trips and visits to the lake became a regular activity. She found a love for just being in nature. She loved her yard swing and the roses Chris planted for her. She collected lanterns, and enjoyed spending time with her Grandchildren. Kyrsten, Amber, Autumn, Joseph, Kit, Josiah, Kyler, Reece. Deb, truly enjoyed her ability to stay connected to family and friends as well as create new friendships through Facebook. She was thrilled to become Great Grandma to Lizzie, Remi, Ranger and Madelyn.
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1890 Highway 93 North, Kalispell, MT 59901
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