Ona M. Smith Obituary (1932 - 2017)

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Ona Mae Smith born on July 9, 1932, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2017. A memorial service has been planned for Ona for May 28 at Jack and Ona's home in Sumpter, Oregon, where her family loves to gather. More information with service details will follow. Ona Mae was very involved in activities both social and political in the Sumpter community. She served on the City Council, fundraised for the fire department, snowmobile club, and many other organizations. She was always willing to help by baking, serving, organizing, etc. She had a keen mind and a strong voice. She made sure she attended every graduation and wedding if possible and rarely forgot a birthday for her 31 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many other friends and family. She was a homemaker her entire adult life, but also loved baking, canning, gardening, quilting, crafting, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her family and friends. She was an accomplished letter writer up until the time of her death. Ona leaves behind her husband of almost 67 years Jack Smith, her daughters Jeri Barker (Tim) and Jackie Wall (Craig), 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Lester Verne Clark and Leona Mae Clark, four brothers, two sisters and one grandchild Jacob Wetzel. Ona Mae, Mom, Grandma, and Friend: you are gone but never forgotten. A void has been left in your place that will never be filled. Our memories of you are many and wonderful. Rest in peace and know you are loved forever.