Margaret Ruth 'Marna' Smith, 63

Margaret Ruth “Marna” Smith, 63, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint with Pastor Jess Whetsel officiating.

Marna was born on Dec. 27, 1945, in Baltimore, Md., to John and Norma Zech.

She grew up and attended schools in Baltimore and, on Sept. 5, 1964, she married Alexander C. Smith.

The couple made their home in San Gabriel, Calif., and later in Anaheim Hills. Marna was a great mother to her children, faithfully participating in their soccer and baseball programs, even as team manager.

In May 2002 Marna and Al retired to Sandpoint.

She enjoyed raising her children and grandchildren, reading, bowling, playing slot machines, crossword puzzles, and needlepoint work.

She is survived by her husband, Al, in Sandpoint; two sons, Ray (Cindy) Smith of Sandpoint and Craig (Julie) Smith of Solcomb, Ala.; a daughter Jenny (Bob) Vargas of Ventura, Calif.; five grandchildren, Jenna, Josh, Lane, Ashlyn, and Alex; and a brother, John “Uncle Skip” Zech of Baltimore, Md.

Memorial donations may be made to the Kootenai Community Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 593, Kootenai, ID 83840.

Please visit Marna’s online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign her guest book.