Virginia L. Smith
1924 - 2018
On September 5, 1924, William L. Johnson and his wife, Alma Lucinda Florence Galloway Johnson, paid Dr. Boeck thirty-five dollars to deliver their baby daughter at their Boise home. Little did they know what a bargain that was! The baby was Virginia Louella Johnson (later Smith) who passed away quietly at home on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at the age of 93.
Virginia attended Lowell Grade School and later transferred to Franklin School, which at the time taught all 12 grades. Virginia graduated in 1942.
Virginia was a good student, and despite being quite shy, her high school classmates described her in the yearbook as silly! Evidenced throughout her life, Virginia was very dedicated and disciplined. Upon graduation, she was awarded a certificate for perfect attendance for all twelve grades; however, the family likes to note that Virginia was tardy once due to a faulty clock.
While in school, Virginia took piano lessons and sang in the choir. She also learned baton twirling from a neighbor and became a drum majorette for Franklin High.
In March 1942, there was a wonderful photograph in The Statesman showing Virginia and her three-year-old sister, Sharon, in matching dark blue costumes and white boots, twirling their batons.
Virginia attended Boise Junior College and received a diploma in 1944. She worked at the Rationing Board during the war (she was the tire girl) and later as a bookkeeper for Idaho Creameries.
One day Virginia was bowling with her father and her brother when a handsome young soldier walked in. He was Paul F. Smith, a pilot stationed at Gowen Field. They invited him to join them, which was the beginning of their courtship. Paul proposed on New Year's Eve 1946, and they were married on June 22, 1947. The Smith family commemorates Paul and Virginia's meeting by bowling together at Westy's every New Year's Day.
Paul and Virginia welcomed their first child, a boy, on October 10, 1948. Three more little boys followed in 1951, 1955, and 1960, topped off with a set of twin daughters in 1964. While their family was growing, Paul and Virginia purchased a large lot and built a home on Mountain View Drive with an incredible view of the Boise Front. Paul opened his own business, Signs By Smith, initially on Corporal Street. He then built his own shop on Glenwood Street in 1960 and a larger shop at the same location in 1978.
Virginia kept books for Signs By Smith and with her frugality, they were debt free in just a few years. Virginia kept a large vegetable garden and fruit trees, which yielded much produce for canning. She was a champion raspberry jam maker, resulting in good-natured family fights over jars of her delicious jam.
She was a baker, too. Pies and cakes and cobblers and cookies flew out of her kitchen at a furious rate and many went to the homes of the elderly, the sick, and those welcoming new babies. People, especially young people, came in and out of the Smith house like it was Grand Central Station, and very few left without something to eat. Virginia had a big table and a big heart, and she always made room for more guests at dinnertime.
People were always attracted to Paul and Virginia. There was something special about them. They were kind and generous and genuine. Both of them would hasten to say that anything attractive about them was solely a result of their love of the Lord. Virginia recognized her need of a savior a few years after her marriage to Paul, who was already a believer. She asked for forgiveness of her sins and made a commitment to live her life for Christ during a brief time that she and Paul lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Paul was born and grew up. When they returned to Boise, they began attending Baptist Temple Church, where they faithfully served until their later years when they became members of Heritage Bible Church.
Virginia taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She helped the ladies of the Mary Martha Circle and the Priscilla Circle as they rolled bandages and made blankets for missionaries in foreign lands. She sewed quilts for mothers of new babies, and took many turns giving devotions at wedding and baby showers. She sang soprano in the church choir. As her children grew, Virginia added Youth Group Sponsor to her agenda and she was a leader in AWANA Clubs. She and Paul took their six children to church camp at Camp Maranatha (near Warm Lake) and often volunteered to maintain and improve the campgrounds.
Virginia's six children were raised with much love and lots of music. Every child was given the opportunity to pursue the instrument of their choice. Several of her children and grandchildren currently play in Kings of Swing, Glory Brass, and Meridian Symphony Orchestra. Some are church worship music leaders. Several have taught music, including a granddaughter who teaches music at Ambrose Christian Academy.
Virginia enjoyed many wonderful experiences throughout her life. She and Paul traveled around the country in 1986, driving 11,000 miles in a classy red roadster Paul built himself. They visited 33 states. Other trips included Hawaii and an Alaskan cruise. A highlight was a return trip to Yellowstone Park in 1997 where they honeymooned in 1947. This time, however, all of their children and grandchildren went with them to celebrate their Golden Anniversary.
Virginia and Paul were people whose love of Jesus inspired them to serve others and to share the joy of life lived for a higher purpose with everyone around them. The family is certain that many souls in heaven will give thanks to them for sharing the Gospel, the message of salvation as a gift from God, the debt of sin paid by the sacrificial death of Jesus, the Son of God.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, her brother Wm. Byron Johnson, sister Alberta Johnson Brown, and sister Lois Johnson Strong, and by her daughter Paula K. Smith.
She is survived by her sister Sharon Carter Natanson (husband Bentley), her son Danny Paul Smith (wife Barbara), son Bruce D. Smith (wife Connie), son Bryan D. Smith (wife Cindy), son Dean P. Smith (wife Cindy) of Yakima, Washington, and daughter Pam Smith Beck (husband Allan). She also leaves 13 grandchildren: Shelley Stone (husband Bill) of Maryland, Lisa Ganey (husband Terry) of Virginia, Hilary Smith Heist (husband Todd), Quinn Smith (wife Anaka) of Austin, Texas, Barrett Smith (wife Rhonda), Jared P. Smith (wife Rhonda), Tayler P. Smith (wife Katie), Carey M. Smith, Ben S. Smith (wife Jordyn), Olivia Smith and Larsen Smith of Yakima, Washington, Larissa Beck Davis (husband Loyd), and Andrea Beck Morgan (husband Joe). In addition, there are currently 17 great grandchildren: Shaylin Ganey, Kyla Ganey, Alex Heist, Lizzie Heist, Silas Heist, Abram Smith, Selah Smith, Simon Smith, Kirsten Smith, Landon Smith, Blake Smith, Oakley Smith, Makiah Smith, Ashlyn Smith, Lindy Smith, Theodore Smith, and Lincoln Smith, with an additional great grandson and a great granddaughter to be born this spring. One more granddaughter is in the process of adoption from India. Virginia also leaves one great great granddaughter, Evelyn Green, as well as many wonderful Smith family relatives (mostly in Michigan), Johnson and Carter family members (mostly in the Boise area), and the world's best neighbors, Bob and Kathy Durbin and Mike and Charlie Seti.
A graveside remembrance will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, March 5, at Dry Creek Cemetery, with a memorial service at Heritage Bible Church, 7071 W. Emerald Street, at 12 noon followed by a light lunch.
Memorials may be made in Virginia's name to Child Evangelism Fellowship or the Boise Rescue Mission.
Published in Idaho Statesman on Mar. 4, 2018
1924 - 2018
On September 5, 1924, William L. Johnson and his wife, Alma Lucinda Florence Galloway Johnson, paid Dr. Boeck thirty-five dollars to deliver their baby daughter at their Boise home. Little did they know what a bargain that was! The baby was Virginia Louella Johnson (later Smith) who passed away quietly at home on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at the age of 93.
Virginia attended Lowell Grade School and later transferred to Franklin School, which at the time taught all 12 grades. Virginia graduated in 1942.
Virginia was a good student, and despite being quite shy, her high school classmates described her in the yearbook as silly! Evidenced throughout her life, Virginia was very dedicated and disciplined. Upon graduation, she was awarded a certificate for perfect attendance for all twelve grades; however, the family likes to note that Virginia was tardy once due to a faulty clock.
While in school, Virginia took piano lessons and sang in the choir. She also learned baton twirling from a neighbor and became a drum majorette for Franklin High.
In March 1942, there was a wonderful photograph in The Statesman showing Virginia and her three-year-old sister, Sharon, in matching dark blue costumes and white boots, twirling their batons.
Virginia attended Boise Junior College and received a diploma in 1944. She worked at the Rationing Board during the war (she was the tire girl) and later as a bookkeeper for Idaho Creameries.
One day Virginia was bowling with her father and her brother when a handsome young soldier walked in. He was Paul F. Smith, a pilot stationed at Gowen Field. They invited him to join them, which was the beginning of their courtship. Paul proposed on New Year's Eve 1946, and they were married on June 22, 1947. The Smith family commemorates Paul and Virginia's meeting by bowling together at Westy's every New Year's Day.
Paul and Virginia welcomed their first child, a boy, on October 10, 1948. Three more little boys followed in 1951, 1955, and 1960, topped off with a set of twin daughters in 1964. While their family was growing, Paul and Virginia purchased a large lot and built a home on Mountain View Drive with an incredible view of the Boise Front. Paul opened his own business, Signs By Smith, initially on Corporal Street. He then built his own shop on Glenwood Street in 1960 and a larger shop at the same location in 1978.
Virginia kept books for Signs By Smith and with her frugality, they were debt free in just a few years. Virginia kept a large vegetable garden and fruit trees, which yielded much produce for canning. She was a champion raspberry jam maker, resulting in good-natured family fights over jars of her delicious jam.
She was a baker, too. Pies and cakes and cobblers and cookies flew out of her kitchen at a furious rate and many went to the homes of the elderly, the sick, and those welcoming new babies. People, especially young people, came in and out of the Smith house like it was Grand Central Station, and very few left without something to eat. Virginia had a big table and a big heart, and she always made room for more guests at dinnertime.
People were always attracted to Paul and Virginia. There was something special about them. They were kind and generous and genuine. Both of them would hasten to say that anything attractive about them was solely a result of their love of the Lord. Virginia recognized her need of a savior a few years after her marriage to Paul, who was already a believer. She asked for forgiveness of her sins and made a commitment to live her life for Christ during a brief time that she and Paul lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Paul was born and grew up. When they returned to Boise, they began attending Baptist Temple Church, where they faithfully served until their later years when they became members of Heritage Bible Church.
Virginia taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She helped the ladies of the Mary Martha Circle and the Priscilla Circle as they rolled bandages and made blankets for missionaries in foreign lands. She sewed quilts for mothers of new babies, and took many turns giving devotions at wedding and baby showers. She sang soprano in the church choir. As her children grew, Virginia added Youth Group Sponsor to her agenda and she was a leader in AWANA Clubs. She and Paul took their six children to church camp at Camp Maranatha (near Warm Lake) and often volunteered to maintain and improve the campgrounds.
Virginia's six children were raised with much love and lots of music. Every child was given the opportunity to pursue the instrument of their choice. Several of her children and grandchildren currently play in Kings of Swing, Glory Brass, and Meridian Symphony Orchestra. Some are church worship music leaders. Several have taught music, including a granddaughter who teaches music at Ambrose Christian Academy.
Virginia enjoyed many wonderful experiences throughout her life. She and Paul traveled around the country in 1986, driving 11,000 miles in a classy red roadster Paul built himself. They visited 33 states. Other trips included Hawaii and an Alaskan cruise. A highlight was a return trip to Yellowstone Park in 1997 where they honeymooned in 1947. This time, however, all of their children and grandchildren went with them to celebrate their Golden Anniversary.
Virginia and Paul were people whose love of Jesus inspired them to serve others and to share the joy of life lived for a higher purpose with everyone around them. The family is certain that many souls in heaven will give thanks to them for sharing the Gospel, the message of salvation as a gift from God, the debt of sin paid by the sacrificial death of Jesus, the Son of God.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, her brother Wm. Byron Johnson, sister Alberta Johnson Brown, and sister Lois Johnson Strong, and by her daughter Paula K. Smith.
She is survived by her sister Sharon Carter Natanson (husband Bentley), her son Danny Paul Smith (wife Barbara), son Bruce D. Smith (wife Connie), son Bryan D. Smith (wife Cindy), son Dean P. Smith (wife Cindy) of Yakima, Washington, and daughter Pam Smith Beck (husband Allan). She also leaves 13 grandchildren: Shelley Stone (husband Bill) of Maryland, Lisa Ganey (husband Terry) of Virginia, Hilary Smith Heist (husband Todd), Quinn Smith (wife Anaka) of Austin, Texas, Barrett Smith (wife Rhonda), Jared P. Smith (wife Rhonda), Tayler P. Smith (wife Katie), Carey M. Smith, Ben S. Smith (wife Jordyn), Olivia Smith and Larsen Smith of Yakima, Washington, Larissa Beck Davis (husband Loyd), and Andrea Beck Morgan (husband Joe). In addition, there are currently 17 great grandchildren: Shaylin Ganey, Kyla Ganey, Alex Heist, Lizzie Heist, Silas Heist, Abram Smith, Selah Smith, Simon Smith, Kirsten Smith, Landon Smith, Blake Smith, Oakley Smith, Makiah Smith, Ashlyn Smith, Lindy Smith, Theodore Smith, and Lincoln Smith, with an additional great grandson and a great granddaughter to be born this spring. One more granddaughter is in the process of adoption from India. Virginia also leaves one great great granddaughter, Evelyn Green, as well as many wonderful Smith family relatives (mostly in Michigan), Johnson and Carter family members (mostly in the Boise area), and the world's best neighbors, Bob and Kathy Durbin and Mike and Charlie Seti.
A graveside remembrance will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, March 5, at Dry Creek Cemetery, with a memorial service at Heritage Bible Church, 7071 W. Emerald Street, at 12 noon followed by a light lunch.
Memorials may be made in Virginia's name to Child Evangelism Fellowship or the Boise Rescue Mission.
Published in Idaho Statesman on Mar. 4, 2018
Virginia L. Smith
1924 - 2018
On September 5, 1924, William L. Johnson and his wife, Alma Lucinda Florence Galloway Johnson, paid Dr. Boeck thirty-five dollars to deliver their baby daughter at their Boise home. Little did they know what a bargain that was! The baby was Virginia Louella Johnson (later Smith) who passed away quietly at home on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at the age of 93.
Virginia attended Lowell Grade School and later transferred to Franklin School, which at the time taught all 12 grades. Virginia graduated in 1942.
Virginia was a good student, and despite being quite shy, her high school classmates described her in the yearbook as silly! Evidenced throughout her life, Virginia was very dedicated and disciplined. Upon graduation, she was awarded a certificate for perfect attendance for all twelve grades; however, the family likes to note that Virginia was tardy once due to a faulty clock.
While in school, Virginia took piano lessons and sang in the choir. She also learned baton twirling from a neighbor and became a drum majorette for Franklin High.
In March 1942, there was a wonderful photograph in The Statesman showing Virginia and her three-year-old sister, Sharon, in matching dark blue costumes and white boots, twirling their batons.
Virginia attended Boise Junior College and received a diploma in 1944. She worked at the Rationing Board during the war (she was the tire girl) and later as a bookkeeper for Idaho Creameries.
One day Virginia was bowling with her father and her brother when a handsome young soldier walked in. He was Paul F. Smith, a pilot stationed at Gowen Field. They invited him to join them, which was the beginning of their courtship. Paul proposed on New Year's Eve 1946, and they were married on June 22, 1947. The Smith family commemorates Paul and Virginia's meeting by bowling together at Westy's every New Year's Day.
Paul and Virginia welcomed their first child, a boy, on October 10, 1948. Three more little boys followed in 1951, 1955, and 1960, topped off with a set of twin daughters in 1964. While their family was growing, Paul and Virginia purchased a large lot and built a home on Mountain View Drive with an incredible view of the Boise Front. Paul opened his own business, Signs By Smith, initially on Corporal Street. He then built his own shop on Glenwood Street in 1960 and a larger shop at the same location in 1978.
Virginia kept books for Signs By Smith and with her frugality, they were debt free in just a few years. Virginia kept a large vegetable garden and fruit trees, which yielded much produce for canning. She was a champion raspberry jam maker, resulting in good-natured family fights over jars of her delicious jam.
She was a baker, too. Pies and cakes and cobblers and cookies flew out of her kitchen at a furious rate and many went to the homes of the elderly, the sick, and those welcoming new babies. People, especially young people, came in and out of the Smith house like it was Grand Central Station, and very few left without something to eat. Virginia had a big table and a big heart, and she always made room for more guests at dinnertime.
People were always attracted to Paul and Virginia. There was something special about them. They were kind and generous and genuine. Both of them would hasten to say that anything attractive about them was solely a result of their love of the Lord. Virginia recognized her need of a savior a few years after her marriage to Paul, who was already a believer. She asked for forgiveness of her sins and made a commitment to live her life for Christ during a brief time that she and Paul lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Paul was born and grew up. When they returned to Boise, they began attending Baptist Temple Church, where they faithfully served until their later years when they became members of Heritage Bible Church.
Virginia taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She helped the ladies of the Mary Martha Circle and the Priscilla Circle as they rolled bandages and made blankets for missionaries in foreign lands. She sewed quilts for mothers of new babies, and took many turns giving devotions at wedding and baby showers. She sang soprano in the church choir. As her children grew, Virginia added Youth Group Sponsor to her agenda and she was a leader in AWANA Clubs. She and Paul took their six children to church camp at Camp Maranatha (near Warm Lake) and often volunteered to maintain and improve the campgrounds.
Virginia's six children were raised with much love and lots of music. Every child was given the opportunity to pursue the instrument of their choice. Several of her children and grandchildren currently play in Kings of Swing, Glory Brass, and Meridian Symphony Orchestra. Some are church worship music leaders. Several have taught music, including a granddaughter who teaches music at Ambrose Christian Academy.
Virginia enjoyed many wonderful experiences throughout her life. She and Paul traveled around the country in 1986, driving 11,000 miles in a classy red roadster Paul built himself. They visited 33 states. Other trips included Hawaii and an Alaskan cruise. A highlight was a return trip to Yellowstone Park in 1997 where they honeymooned in 1947. This time, however, all of their children and grandchildren went with them to celebrate their Golden Anniversary.
Virginia and Paul were people whose love of Jesus inspired them to serve others and to share the joy of life lived for a higher purpose with everyone around them. The family is certain that many souls in heaven will give thanks to them for sharing the Gospel, the message of salvation as a gift from God, the debt of sin paid by the sacrificial death of Jesus, the Son of God.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, her brother Wm. Byron Johnson, sister Alberta Johnson Brown, and sister Lois Johnson Strong, and by her daughter Paula K. Smith.
She is survived by her sister Sharon Carter Natanson (husband Bentley), her son Danny Paul Smith (wife Barbara), son Bruce D. Smith (wife Connie), son Bryan D. Smith (wife Cindy), son Dean P. Smith (wife Cindy) of Yakima, Washington, and daughter Pam Smith Beck (husband Allan). She also leaves 13 grandchildren: Shelley Stone (husband Bill) of Maryland, Lisa Ganey (husband Terry) of Virginia, Hilary Smith Heist (husband Todd), Quinn Smith (wife Anaka) of Austin, Texas, Barrett Smith (wife Rhonda), Jared P. Smith (wife Rhonda), Tayler P. Smith (wife Katie), Carey M. Smith, Ben S. Smith (wife Jordyn), Olivia Smith and Larsen Smith of Yakima, Washington, Larissa Beck Davis (husband Loyd), and Andrea Beck Morgan (husband Joe). In addition, there are currently 17 great grandchildren: Shaylin Ganey, Kyla Ganey, Alex Heist, Lizzie Heist, Silas Heist, Abram Smith, Selah Smith, Simon Smith, Kirsten Smith, Landon Smith, Blake Smith, Oakley Smith, Makiah Smith, Ashlyn Smith, Lindy Smith, Theodore Smith, and Lincoln Smith, with an additional great grandson and a great granddaughter to be born this spring. One more granddaughter is in the process of adoption from India. Virginia also leaves one great great granddaughter, Evelyn Green, as well as many wonderful Smith family relatives (mostly in Michigan), Johnson and Carter family members (mostly in the Boise area), and the world's best neighbors, Bob and Kathy Durbin and Mike and Charlie Seti.
A graveside remembrance will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, March 5, at Dry Creek Cemetery, with a memorial service at Heritage Bible Church, 7071 W. Emerald Street, at 12 noon followed by a light lunch.
Memorials may be made in Virginia's name to Child Evangelism Fellowship or the Boise Rescue Mission.
Published in Idaho Statesman on Mar. 4, 2018
1924 - 2018
On September 5, 1924, William L. Johnson and his wife, Alma Lucinda Florence Galloway Johnson, paid Dr. Boeck thirty-five dollars to deliver their baby daughter at their Boise home. Little did they know what a bargain that was! The baby was Virginia Louella Johnson (later Smith) who passed away quietly at home on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at the age of 93.
Virginia attended Lowell Grade School and later transferred to Franklin School, which at the time taught all 12 grades. Virginia graduated in 1942.
Virginia was a good student, and despite being quite shy, her high school classmates described her in the yearbook as silly! Evidenced throughout her life, Virginia was very dedicated and disciplined. Upon graduation, she was awarded a certificate for perfect attendance for all twelve grades; however, the family likes to note that Virginia was tardy once due to a faulty clock.
While in school, Virginia took piano lessons and sang in the choir. She also learned baton twirling from a neighbor and became a drum majorette for Franklin High.
In March 1942, there was a wonderful photograph in The Statesman showing Virginia and her three-year-old sister, Sharon, in matching dark blue costumes and white boots, twirling their batons.
Virginia attended Boise Junior College and received a diploma in 1944. She worked at the Rationing Board during the war (she was the tire girl) and later as a bookkeeper for Idaho Creameries.
One day Virginia was bowling with her father and her brother when a handsome young soldier walked in. He was Paul F. Smith, a pilot stationed at Gowen Field. They invited him to join them, which was the beginning of their courtship. Paul proposed on New Year's Eve 1946, and they were married on June 22, 1947. The Smith family commemorates Paul and Virginia's meeting by bowling together at Westy's every New Year's Day.
Paul and Virginia welcomed their first child, a boy, on October 10, 1948. Three more little boys followed in 1951, 1955, and 1960, topped off with a set of twin daughters in 1964. While their family was growing, Paul and Virginia purchased a large lot and built a home on Mountain View Drive with an incredible view of the Boise Front. Paul opened his own business, Signs By Smith, initially on Corporal Street. He then built his own shop on Glenwood Street in 1960 and a larger shop at the same location in 1978.
Virginia kept books for Signs By Smith and with her frugality, they were debt free in just a few years. Virginia kept a large vegetable garden and fruit trees, which yielded much produce for canning. She was a champion raspberry jam maker, resulting in good-natured family fights over jars of her delicious jam.
She was a baker, too. Pies and cakes and cobblers and cookies flew out of her kitchen at a furious rate and many went to the homes of the elderly, the sick, and those welcoming new babies. People, especially young people, came in and out of the Smith house like it was Grand Central Station, and very few left without something to eat. Virginia had a big table and a big heart, and she always made room for more guests at dinnertime.
People were always attracted to Paul and Virginia. There was something special about them. They were kind and generous and genuine. Both of them would hasten to say that anything attractive about them was solely a result of their love of the Lord. Virginia recognized her need of a savior a few years after her marriage to Paul, who was already a believer. She asked for forgiveness of her sins and made a commitment to live her life for Christ during a brief time that she and Paul lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Paul was born and grew up. When they returned to Boise, they began attending Baptist Temple Church, where they faithfully served until their later years when they became members of Heritage Bible Church.
Virginia taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She helped the ladies of the Mary Martha Circle and the Priscilla Circle as they rolled bandages and made blankets for missionaries in foreign lands. She sewed quilts for mothers of new babies, and took many turns giving devotions at wedding and baby showers. She sang soprano in the church choir. As her children grew, Virginia added Youth Group Sponsor to her agenda and she was a leader in AWANA Clubs. She and Paul took their six children to church camp at Camp Maranatha (near Warm Lake) and often volunteered to maintain and improve the campgrounds.
Virginia's six children were raised with much love and lots of music. Every child was given the opportunity to pursue the instrument of their choice. Several of her children and grandchildren currently play in Kings of Swing, Glory Brass, and Meridian Symphony Orchestra. Some are church worship music leaders. Several have taught music, including a granddaughter who teaches music at Ambrose Christian Academy.
Virginia enjoyed many wonderful experiences throughout her life. She and Paul traveled around the country in 1986, driving 11,000 miles in a classy red roadster Paul built himself. They visited 33 states. Other trips included Hawaii and an Alaskan cruise. A highlight was a return trip to Yellowstone Park in 1997 where they honeymooned in 1947. This time, however, all of their children and grandchildren went with them to celebrate their Golden Anniversary.
Virginia and Paul were people whose love of Jesus inspired them to serve others and to share the joy of life lived for a higher purpose with everyone around them. The family is certain that many souls in heaven will give thanks to them for sharing the Gospel, the message of salvation as a gift from God, the debt of sin paid by the sacrificial death of Jesus, the Son of God.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, her brother Wm. Byron Johnson, sister Alberta Johnson Brown, and sister Lois Johnson Strong, and by her daughter Paula K. Smith.
She is survived by her sister Sharon Carter Natanson (husband Bentley), her son Danny Paul Smith (wife Barbara), son Bruce D. Smith (wife Connie), son Bryan D. Smith (wife Cindy), son Dean P. Smith (wife Cindy) of Yakima, Washington, and daughter Pam Smith Beck (husband Allan). She also leaves 13 grandchildren: Shelley Stone (husband Bill) of Maryland, Lisa Ganey (husband Terry) of Virginia, Hilary Smith Heist (husband Todd), Quinn Smith (wife Anaka) of Austin, Texas, Barrett Smith (wife Rhonda), Jared P. Smith (wife Rhonda), Tayler P. Smith (wife Katie), Carey M. Smith, Ben S. Smith (wife Jordyn), Olivia Smith and Larsen Smith of Yakima, Washington, Larissa Beck Davis (husband Loyd), and Andrea Beck Morgan (husband Joe). In addition, there are currently 17 great grandchildren: Shaylin Ganey, Kyla Ganey, Alex Heist, Lizzie Heist, Silas Heist, Abram Smith, Selah Smith, Simon Smith, Kirsten Smith, Landon Smith, Blake Smith, Oakley Smith, Makiah Smith, Ashlyn Smith, Lindy Smith, Theodore Smith, and Lincoln Smith, with an additional great grandson and a great granddaughter to be born this spring. One more granddaughter is in the process of adoption from India. Virginia also leaves one great great granddaughter, Evelyn Green, as well as many wonderful Smith family relatives (mostly in Michigan), Johnson and Carter family members (mostly in the Boise area), and the world's best neighbors, Bob and Kathy Durbin and Mike and Charlie Seti.
A graveside remembrance will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, March 5, at Dry Creek Cemetery, with a memorial service at Heritage Bible Church, 7071 W. Emerald Street, at 12 noon followed by a light lunch.
Memorials may be made in Virginia's name to Child Evangelism Fellowship or the Boise Rescue Mission.
Published in Idaho Statesman on Mar. 4, 2018
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