Ted and Barbara Smith

1916-2013

“Joy cometh in the morning”. On Sunday, November 3rd, just as the day was dawning, the song, “It is Well With My Soul” playing in the background, her family surrounding her, Barbara died at home. She slipped peacefully from our arms into those of her heavenly Father.

Barbara was born on April 21, 1916 to Theodore and Rosa (Metzger) Walker, in Montier, Missouri, the 7th of 9 children. As a youngster, her family moved to Colorado. On March 26, 1936, she married Ted D. Smith, a union lasting 76 years until Ted’s death on October 12, 2012.They lived in Colorado Springs for 30 years before moving to their Cherry Creek Ranch in Douglas County.

Though she worked at various jobs throughout her life (defense factory in WWII, delivering milk in 1940’s, assisting family with their dress/knit shops, ranching, involvement in Cowbelles—affiliation of Cattleman’s Association) Barbara’s priorities were always her faith and family. She had a servant’s heart and cared for many in her large extended family, opening up her home to them whenever they needed help. She was/is a beautiful example of all God wants us to be.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, her husband, Ted, and her grandson, Matthew Wilson. She is survived by her children: Dale (Marieta), and Raye (Rick) Wilson; grandchildren: Jennifer Smith (Dave) Askey, Lisa Smith (Jim) Rudolph, Duke Smith, Bob (Mani) Smith, Dan (Christy) Wilson, Sara Wilson (Joe) Hunter and 17 great-grandchildren.

The family is grateful to Legacy Hospice for the love and support they gave Barbara. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of choice.

A memorial service will be held for Barbara and Ted on November 30, 2013, 2:00pm at Swan Law Funeral Directors.