LaNelda graduated from David Douglas High School in Portland, Oregon, in 1962. She met her soulmate, sweetheart, Charles E. Smith, during her freshman year in high school, and soon were inseparable. They married on June 28, 1963, shortly after starting a family with their firstborn in 1964.
LaNelda is survived by her children; Charles "Chaz" I, Smith, Jason E. Smith, Chere'e L. Smith; grandchildren, Amanda M. Gubele, Austin C. Smith, Echo J. Smith, Wyatt E. Smith; great-grandchild, Emil C. Gubele; her sister Patricia Schwarts; and brother David Oeser.
Lanny started her at-home daycare business to stay home with Jason and Chere'e until they were old enough to attend school. She then received an accounting degree and worked at Portland Public Schools in the grant accounting department for 25 years until her retirement. Her hobbies included scrapbooking, gardening, going to movies, genealogy, and spending time with friends and family. She had the greatest heart and would help everyone out no matter what.
She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she has touched who are innumerable. She had a laugh and a smile that made everyone feel loved. She became a mother to all those who needed it and continued to send cards out every month to those lives she loved. Please help us celebrate the life of LaNelda "Lanny".
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