Lela Gertrude Smith
GREELEY, COLO. — Lela Gertrude Smith, 93, went to be with her Lord on Jan. 14, 2014, at her home in Greeley, Colo., surrounded by her family. Lela was born to Perry and Ethyl Baker on April 14, 1920, in Dexter, Kansas. She was raised in Hutchinson, Kan. The family moved to Ft. Collins in Dec. of 1949.
Lela married Ernest Claude Smith on Aug. 4, 1940, in Jasper County Missouri. Her parents; her husband; three brothers; three sisters; her son Danny; infant daughter Lela Elaine, who died at six months; and three stepsons preceded her in death. She is survived by her children Ernest (Judy) of Springfield, Mo.; Teresa “Tracy” Shaw (Norman) of Ronan; Jerry Smith (Barbara) of LaPort; Roxy Pitner (Art) of Greeley; Philip (Barbara) of Severence; Rebecca “Becky” Smith (Ken) of Ft. Collins; Judy Niesent (Lonnie) of Loveland; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Lela’s life will be announced at a later date. Family and friends may view the online obituary and sign the guest book at: www.resthavencolorado.com.
