Regina Rene "Jeanne" Smith

Regina "Jeanne" Rene Smith, age 72, passed away on October 8, 2025 at her Colville area home. Jeanne was born on October 31, 1952 in Brewster, WA the daughter of Roy Lee and Ruby Mae (Taylor) McMillan.

Jeanne was raised in the orchards from Brewster and Yakima to Naches and Cowiche, WA. She said she could do anything because she grew up on a tractor and was a farm-girl through and through. Jeanne graduated in 1970 from Naches High School. She met Paul Morton and they began dating. On 04-07-1973 they exchanged vows and upon his enlistment into the military Jeanne continued to reside in their home until his enlistment ended. They then resided in Montana 0n a mile square ranch, for a short time before returning to Washington State. Jeanne worked in the home while they lived in Curlew and later Colville, WA. She loved her role as a stay-at-home-mom raising her sons; Ryan, Matthew and Steven. Jeanne had an eye for finer details and a passion for weddings which inspired her to open the "Bridal Corner" a store that offered wedding dresses, alterations, wedding cakes and her incredible planning abilities. Upon selling their property where their home and business were located, they closed the store and moved to where the family home is still located near Colville. Jeanne was hands-on throughout the construction of their home. She then worked for a time at Ranch and Home in sales and retail. With her attention to detail, she was a natural for accounting. Jeanne began as an accountant for Ron Bacon and later for Fogle Pump and Supply. She worked several years for the Fogle family and retired not just once but twice. Jeanne remarried in 1999 to Gary Smith and together they remained on their home and property. In July of 2014, Jeanne went back to her roots as "mom". She welcomed three more children in their home with the adoption of Tristyn, Carson and Peyton. She loved her role as a mother and grandmother from which she never wanted to retire. Her health began a gradual decline with the progression of her cephalitis but her heart grew more in love every day.

Jeanne grew an amazing garden and found solace in caring for her plants which she nurtured from seed to harvest. She was always engaging her family in outdoor and indoor activities and often took them to Spokane for roller skating, carousel rides and shopping get-aways. She had hummingbird feeders filled around the home and enjoyed the colorful guests that visited them. The seasons of blooming lilacs, sunny days, blackberry picking and boating were some of her favorites. Jeanne is remembered for her selflessness, trustworthiness, and devotion to the bible, prayer and her faith.

Jeanne was actively involved in the Woodland Theatre as a performing artist and seamstress. Her beautiful voice filled not only the stage, but her home, with her the melodies that carried in her heart. Theatre masks were kept and treasured as memorabilia from the many plays she enjoyed.

Jeanne is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband; Gary Smith at the home; six children, Ryan Morton (Kritstal) of Queen Creek, AZ, Matthew Morton of California, Steven Morton, Tristyn Morton, Carson Morton and Peyton Morton all of Colville, WA; step-children, Martie Rohr (Chris) of Marysville, WA and Jody Smith (Christy) of Memphis, TX; grandchildren, Jessalyn Morton, Hailey Montalvo, Kaden Montalvo and Westyn Madrano; three siblings, Jim McMillan (Rose) of Twisp, WA, Gale Johnson of Ellensburg, WA, and Phillip McMillan of Bakersfield, CA; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of extended family.

The funeral service for Regina "Jeanne" Rene Smith will begin at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Momentum Church in Colville, WA. The graveside service and vault interment will follow at the Mountain View Park Cemetery in Colville. Memorial contributions may be given to the Momentum Church or Turning Point USA. Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.