Obituary of LAURA LYNN SMITH

God called our precious angel, Laura Smith, home on July 18, 2016 at 10:14 a.m. She is now at rest after a courageous fight with a lung disease. Laura was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and was the anchor of the family. Laura was a loyal sister and friend, who never wavered on her beliefs or principles. Laura Lynn Smith was born to Arlen and Diane Klostermeier in La Mesa, California on May 15, 1962. She had an older brother Don Klostermeier, older sister Nancy Labas, and younger sister Tina Whitehouse. She attended Catholic school where she excelled academically and was an outstanding softball player. After attending high school in Salome, AZ, she married and had one son, Chad Friedle. Later, Laura found her soul mate and married Jeff Smith on Valentine's day 1987, they recently celebrated 29 years of marriage. She was blessed to gain two more children, Meagan and Ryan Smith. She provided her children with the values and work ethic to accomplish any goal they sought. The family enjoyed traveling and spending time outdoors, including jeeping in the desert and boating on Lake Alamo and Lake Havasu. After moving to Lake Havasu City in 1998, Laura's other activities included giving back to the community through her service on the Planning and Zoning Commission,serving as its Chairman for 2 years. She served on a number of committees for the betterment of Lake Havasu City, ranging from city improvements, zoning, education, and tourism. Laura also established a perpetual scholarship fund for the MCC nursing program in honor of her sister, Nancy. Laura will be remembered and greatly missed for her wonderful conversations about life and her ability to guide others to come to their own decisions, whether it was her children, relatives, friends, or community members. These conversations have left a lasting impact on those who were fortunate enough to have them with her. She was a wonderful listener who was always able to provide advice or counsel. Laura is survived by her loving husband, Jeff Smith; son, Chad Friedle,his wife Sara, and grandson Aiden; daughter, Meagan Smith and grandsons O'rian and Mahlon; son, Ryan Smith, his wife Jenn, and granddaughter Eris; her parents, Arlen and Diane Klostermeier; brother, Don Klostermeier and his wife Angie; brother-in-law Paul Labas; sister, Tina Whitehouse and her husband Mark; and many nieces and nephews. She will be welcomed in heaven by her sister, Nancy Labas; grandparents, Sal and Lillian Picone and Emil and Eleanor Klostermeier; and mother-in-law, Zona Smith. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 28 from 4-6pm at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home in Lake Havasu City. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Mohave Community College Klostermeier Family Nursing Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Laura's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.