Eva May Smith, May 15, 1932 to June 28, 2020
SMITH - Eva May Smith passed away peacefully along side her family in Kerrobert Saskatchewan on Sunday, June 28th, 2020 at the age of 88 years.
She was born on the Norris family farm on May 15, 1932 to Fredrick and Annie Maud Norris. Eva was the youngest of the seven Norris children. Eva went to Morntin School and she rode her horse too and from school.
Eva met her future husband (the late) Leonard Ralph Smith at a dance in the hall at Broadacres, SK and they were married on July 4, 1953. They made their home on the farm west of Broadacres. There they had three children, Leonora Mary (Smith) Gillett, Keith Fredrick Smith, and (the late) Lorne Edward Smith. Eva had five Grandchildren. Corriena (Gillett) Fox, Kevin Gillett, Carlie Smith, Brandon Smith, and Bailey Smith. Eva was also a Great-Grandmother to Triston, Rayne, Xavier, and Justice. Eva held a very special place in her heart for her little dog Dexter who was by her side for 12 wonderful years.
Eva enjoyed Christmas’ with her father, mother, and her family. She still carried on that tradition with her family. Eva enjoyed her holiday to West Hawk Lake in Manitoba to see her relatives. Leonard, Eva, and family would go on trips to see her sister Florance in Saskatoon SK, Grace in Wainwright AB, Lela in Daysland AB, Ida in Edgerton AB, and Leonard’s sister Minnie in Vancouver BC, and brother Bernard in Hanna AB. Travelling to Cypress Hills and Montana was also a highlight in her adventures.
Eva always had a very large garden, and in the fall, there was lots of canning, making jam and jelly, horseradish, canned beef and chicken. Eva also enjoyed her houseplants, and she could grow anything. Her favorite color was green, and she loved yellow roses.
Leonard and Eva moved into Kerrobert where they retired.
Eva was a very special lady to many people and will be missed greatly by all her family and friends.
We would like to thank Dr. J. Wentzel and staff at the Kerrobert Integrated Healthcare Facility for their exemplary care and compassion. We would also like to thank Tanis and the Homecare Service staff for their years of care for our mother. Also, thanks to Krystal Selinger and staff at the Pioneer Haven home where mom resided for eight months.
A small family service was held in Eva’s remembrance on July 4, 2020 from the United Church in Kerrobert SK. Any donations may be made to KLD Wellness Foundation, Box 730 Kerrobert SK S0L 1R0 or to Mental Health.