- Date Of Birth: May 6, 1928
- Date Of Death: January 30, 2019
- State: New Mexico
Blanch Smith, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2019, due to dementia and congestive heart failure. She was born May 6, 1928, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Maude and John Vandervort. They then moved to California and she later found and married the love of her life, Orville Smith in January of 1956. Orville, a new Optometrist, set off to Deming, NM to start a practice and she later followed with her son, David, in tow.
Blanch was a beloved grandmother who her grandchildren could always count on for the best sandwiches, fun games, and reading the best stories. She also brought everyone together with wonderful home-cooked meals.
Blanch was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters Peggy Bethel and Marion Larsen.
Blanch is survived by her husband of 63 years, by son, David (Joni) Smith of Craig, CO, daughter, Patty (Wayne) Ciccotelli of Deming, daughter, Sandy Smith of Deming; five grandchildren, Jedediah Smith, Jaclyn Ley, Megan Behrens, and Brandi & Cody Creager; three great-grandchildren, Cade Behrens, and Micah & Virtie Rose Ley.
She also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.
