Obituary of Harriet SMITH

Harriet Ann Smith, age 80, died at home with her family by her side of a. long and courageous battle with pulmonary disease on Thursday, April 23, 2008. She was born on October 28, 1927 in Lindsay, CA.She is preceded in death by her loving husband David Smith. She is survived by her children, daughter, Laurel Ellis, son, Steven (Joyce) Smith, and daughter, Carolyn (Art) Diemer. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Granddaughter, Christa Blazer & James Goodnight and their children Allison, David, Kimberly, Kaleb & Summer; Grandson, Michael & Jen Ellis and their children, Tayler & Ethan; Granddaughter, Stephanie Ellis and her fiancé Matthew Hagen; Grandson Mathew & Michelle Smith; Grandson L Cpl Robert Smith; Grandson James Smith; Grandson David & Christina Diemer and their children Kaley & Ashley, Grandson Daniel & Alicia Diemer and their children, Gwen, Mason & Aubrey. And last but not least her beloved West Highland Terrier "Max" - the only dog she ever loved.She always made sure she told us how much she loved us. She was always there to help with advice or just a positive "Everything will be just fine". She enjoyed feeding all of us, as well, and she was a wonderful cook. Her smiling face will be forever in our memories. Looking back at her life she is remembered most for the love of her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren and our memories of our vacations to the "River" every summer and how much fun we had - especially her gourmet sub sandwiches on the top of an ice chest. She bad a great sense of humor and passed it on to her children.She was a devote Christian, a member of Calvary Baptist Church and an active member of the Christian Women's Club, always giving a "hug" to everyone. She said that she viewed everyone as her "friend"; she had many and loved them all. She viewed all of her club members as her "Sisters" and loved them as if they truly were. To be around Harriet was like standing in a ray of sunlight, warm and friendly and full of love and joy.Her family wishes to thank Havasu Regional Hospital, Dr. Ronald Parker, & Hospice of Havasu. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to go to Lake Havasu Community Food Bank, 1940 Mesquite Ave. Ste. 1, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 or Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 1605 S. McCulloch Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406.The celebration of her life wil1 be held at Calvary Baptist Church on May 9th at 10:00 am.Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com