Memories for Leatha

From: EILEEN WAHUS VAN FOSSEN

Debbie, please accept my condolences on your loss. It has been so long since we've seen each other. We've both so fortunate to have our parents with us for a long time. My folks live here in Florida, Dad is 90, Mom is 88. May you feel the loving arms of God surround you in this time of sorrow.

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From: Gary & Linda

Myron - Linda & families,
We are so sorry about losing your mother. She was such a nice lady. You have lots of good memories of her. Our sympathy.
Gary & Linda.

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From: Ron Erickson

Sorry for lose.She was a great lady and a very dear person.She will always be in my heart. Ron Erickson

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From: Jeff

Grandma, I cherish my time spent with you and our family. I remember staying at your house in Deering, going fishing with you in Canada, and taking you out to Buffalo Lodge Lake. I'm so thankful for all the love and memories. I'm grateful you are with God in Heaven and get to be with your loved ones once again. I will miss you! Love ya, Jeff #3 grandchild.

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From: Denise Marcum

I am very sorry for your loss. I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.

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From: Greg

Grandma,
You are surely going to be missed by me even if we lived so far a part, but in my heart you were always there. I have such good memories of coming up in the Summer and staying with you and being around my family. You were the one who always brought us together and to spend time laughing and telling stories. I truly miss you Grandma, but I know you are in a better place now and watching over me. I LOVE YOU!!!!! Your Tennessee grandson.

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From: Melba Olson

Dear Smette Family,
My condolences to your family at the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. She was such a special person and I remember the times her and Oscar spent with my parents. Mom always thought so much of her. She will be missed by all of you.
I may not be able to attend the services as the roads are so icy. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Melba

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From: Darwin and Mary Beth

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at the loss of Grandma Leatha.

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From: Wanda and Chuck Mulligan

When we left our daughter, Charlotte, in Deering with Doug, Leatha, and Ma Bell in 1978, we were sad, but knew she had found a perfect family to help her raise her babies and to love her all her life. Leatha gave her family and extended family the best of herself. We are grateful for having known you. God bless you, Slim.

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From: Jack M. Lay II

Although I never had the opportunity to meet Mrs. Smette in person, I feel as though I have known her my entire life through stories told by the Miller family in Tennessee. They always returned from trips to North Dakota with tales of fun and family. "Gradma" was a centerpiece in almost every story. The Millers and the entire Smette family are in my thoughts and prayers. They are fine people. I am certain Mrs. Smette played a big part in making them who they are today. My sincere condolences go out to Delila, Greg, Renae, Raymond, and other members of the Smette Family.

JML II

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From: Teri Nelson

I wanted to wish my sincere sympathy to all of you. Leatha was a very special lady and will be dearly missed by all that knew her. Just remember that she is in good hands now, as God will be watching over her forever.

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From: Sandy and Lois Twitchell

Wish we could be there with you today. She was such a great lady. Our love and prayers are with you.

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From: Angie Cross

Although I didn't really "know" her, I feel that I did through the many stories I've heard from Delila and Renae. My heart goes out to the entire family for the loss of such a neat lady.

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From: Scott, Lee Ann, Kiersten and Mackenzie Seabolt

We are sorry for your loss, we are friends with Renae in Tennessee, and we go to church with Raymond and Delilah.

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From: Marcia Claiborne

My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. I only met Leatha once when she came to Tennessee and she was a spitfire. I'm sure her granddaughter,Renae, will be just like her when she gets to be 93.

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From: Sandy and Lois

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From: Your # 2 granddaughter (the Tennessee HIllbilly)

I have the BEST MEMORIES of you and all of our family!!!!! Our trips to ND were the best ever and we had soooo much fun listening to your stories and of course you letting us know that you are (The Boss) Taylor thought that was so funny too. You always made me laugh and still do when I think of what a spitfire you were. I enjoyed our trip to the BadLands that year as well and all of the get togethers. Family is so important to me and even though we lived so far away you were always close in my heart and soul!! We all have you to thank for the love and closeness that we share! You were so amazing to so many and you will be surely missed but I am so thankful that you had a fullfilled life and that God will take care of you now b/c you deserve it!! I'm glad that you will be with grandpa and Keith as well!!!

I Love You!!!
Renae Miller Stephens
Tn Hillbilly

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From: Charlene (Heit) Boehmer

To the Smette family, so sorry for the lose of your Mother.
My prayers our with you.

Debbie I think about your family alot.

I also lost my Mother on March 23, 2009.

I will pray for you.

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