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Ida SMILEY Obituary
She met her future husband, Jack C Smiley, at the Milk Bottle Ice Creamery on West Garland in 1950. They married on April 28, 1956, and raised their three children in and around Seattle and Spokane, until finally moving "into town" in 1967. As a mostly stay-at-home-mom, she was well known for her cooking, baking, and the ability to "whip something up" for any of the many friends that often stopped by to visit or play cards.
After Jack retired, they moved to the farm in Elk, Washington, where they lived happily until Jack's death on April 17, 2015. After some debate, Ida and daughter, Leann, each sold their homes and moved to Deer Park, Washington.
Ida is survived by sons: Robert Smiley (Charlene) of Cheyenne, WY, and Dennis Smiley (Frances) of Spokane, WA; her sole-caregiver and daughter, Leann Smiley; grandchildren: Cory Smiley (Shawna), Ami Cass (Cy), and Misty Smiley; great-grandchildren: Calli and Caison Cass, Jackson, Jameson and Morgan Smiley, Mateo, and Baca and Ayla Sheehan.
A memorial service will be held at 10am, on Saturday, June 8, at Riplinger Funeral Home.
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Pam Tunison-Jennings
June 4, 2024
Bob, Leann and Denny, so sorry for the loss of your mom, but is comforting to know Jack and Ida are together again. I have so many great memories with the Smileys that began back in the high school days! Peace be with all who loved her.
Pam Tunison-Jennings
Leroy Galban
June 3, 2024
Rest in peace my Kol-Aid mom you were always a good friend to me
Richard Shute
May 29, 2024
My sympathy to Leann, Robert, and Dennis, and all Ida's loved ones. Time and her memories will help sustain you through the sadness of her loss.
A cherished friend for 75 years, Richard Shute
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