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Stacey Berry Obituary
July 10, 1965
July 29, 2013
Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, Stacey Lynn Smeath Berry, passed away on July 29, 2013 with family beside her after a courageous battle with cancer. For all her years, Stacey was a source of enthusiasm, inspiration and happiness to all who knew her. She will be terribly missed.
Stacey was born to Robert (Bob) and Jean Pincolini Smeath and raised in Reno, Nevada.
She attended Earl Wooster High School where she made many life-long friends.
After graduation from high school, Stacey attended the University of Nevada Reno, obtaining her Bachelor's degree in 1988. While at Nevada, she became a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority, where she again created enduring bonds of friendship with many of her sorority sisters.
In 1989, Stacey married her best friend and soul mate, Tom Berry, and in 1992 they welcomed their son, Kevin, to the family. For the next 18 years, she could always be found on the sidelines or in the stands at Kevin's games cheering him on. In 2009, daughter Hope joined the family.
When Stacey was not spending time with her large extended family, she could be found with the other true loves of her life - her horses. She cherished riding and participating in dressage and hunter/jumper competitions. She also treasured having great friends that shared her passion.
Stacey is survived by her parents Bob and Jean Smeath; her husband Tom; son Kevin; daughter Hope; and brother Jeff Smeath (Karen, son Ricky), as well as many other extended family members.
A Mass will be held on August 7, 2013 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of the Snows Church, 1138 Wright Street, Reno, NV. A reception will be held immediately following the mass at the Reno Elks Lodge, 597 Kumle Lane, Reno, NV. In lieu of sending flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in her memory to a charity of the donor's choosing.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Stacey Berry
August 8, 2013
Bob & Jean and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peggy & Bob Strieby
Lakeland, FL
Deedee Scott
August 7, 2013
I was so sad to find out about Stacey passing! I knew Stacey through my daughter Keri Hellige. She will be truly missed. I pray for her family that they can live with the wonderful memories of their mother and know what a joy it was to be able to call Stacey your friend. God Bless you Tom and family.
Catharina Knutsen
August 6, 2013
I remember when you stopped by the barn with your little girl in the stroller. You were so happy. Thanks for sharing your joy. Your family is in my prayers.
Jennifer Berry-Stembridge
August 6, 2013
Tom - I am so sorry to hear about Stacey. I will always remember her sweet smile and the sparkle in her eyes. May God grant you and your children the strength to get through this very difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 5, 2013
Even though we never met Stacey, we feel like we knew her through Dona. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God bless all of you.
Mary and Carol from Topeka Ks.
Deanna and Shawn Thornton
August 3, 2013
We were so sorry to hear of your loss - our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this very difficult time. We have such fond memories of Stacey from our days at UNR and while we lived in Nevada.
August 3, 2013
Stacy's goodness, her caring and her wisdom live on like a legacy of love that will always be with you. Our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss, Billie Clark and Family
August 3, 2013
Bob and Jean, we send our heartfelt sorrow, to lose a child before the parents is not as it should be. We love you and are thinking of you in our prayers. Bonnie and Joe Wright
Christiane Noelting
August 2, 2013
Stacy, may you rest in peace. After such a hard time you deserve only the best. We will miss you a great deal.
My condolences to your husband, kids and family.
August 2, 2013
We are so saddened to learn of Stacey's passing. Our hearts go out to all her family. Peace is now with you, Stacey.
Jim & Patti Jeffers
Cindy Hicks
July 31, 2013
Stacey, you left this world at such a young age, and at such a high point in your life. I am truly sorry for all of the suffering you endured. Be in peace, Stacey... Tom, Kevin and Hope, I am truly sorry for your loss.
Leslie, Rob, Reid and Chloe Dobson
July 31, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences from the Dobson's in Granite Bay, CA. Although we don't get to see as much of the Nevada Berry's as we would like, we were privledged to know Stacey, Tom and their children. She was a beautiful and lovely woman and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Love, Leslie, Rob, Reid and Chloe Dobson
July 31, 2013
Ride on sister, ride on........
Kathy Dudley
July 31, 2013
Stacey, rest in peace, you fought a brave fight. Our condolences to your husband, children and parents. Your cousins will continue to pray for and you and your family!
John and Kathy Dudley
July 31, 2013
Tom and Kevin (and Hope, who I never got to meet).....I am so shocked and saddened. Stacey was a beautiful, inspiring woman, and I so-enjoyed the time we spent together watching our boys grow up. I am glad we were Country Estates neighbors. My love and support to your family. God bless you all.
Patrice (and Joe) Offenhauser
Jamie Angotti
July 31, 2013
I'm so sad you are gone, but so happy you are finally free. You are one of the most amazing women to have ever entered my life. You're strength, determination, and passion have always inspired me to be the best me I can be. I Love you to the moon and back <3
Bob, Bill, & Brenda Berry
July 31, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathi Sander
July 31, 2013
I will forever remember you Stacy for your beautiful optimism...your vision of life was incredibly warm and vibrant. My prayers are with Tom and your children.
Debbie Dunn
July 31, 2013
Rest in peace Stacey. Prayers, love and thoughts to your family.
Diane McCoy
July 31, 2013
Although I didn't know you well, I knew you were a great person with a good heart. May you rest in peace and enjoy your pony rides in heavens pastures...
Ron & Carolyn Phillips
July 31, 2013
Stacey was a wonderful person and neighbor. We got to know her over the years and watched as she took care of her beautiful horses. She will be dearly missed. God Bless her and may she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tom, Kevin and Hope.
Janelle Olson
July 31, 2013
Rest in Peace Stacey, we are all the better for have knowing you.
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