Chris Smith

Annis Christine “Chris” Smith, age 93, born Annis Christine Chance October 17, 1923 near Paris, Texas, to George Wesley Chance and Annie Bell Anderson Chance. They also had two older children, Clarence and Virginia. Her mother passed away in child birth along with her baby sister when Chris was only four years old. When she was five her father married Pauline, Tony and they had seven more children, (Tony, Paul (deceased), Melba, Gene, Sue, Billy and Bobby). Their father was a farmer and when Chris was a child her family traveled across Texas in a covered wagon following the crops during the great depression. That’s when she learned how to work hard! When Chris was seventeen she came to Colorado where she met Ralph Hasty. They married shortly after. The next year she had her first child, Harry Lee “Skip” Hasty. A few years later they were divorced. When Skip was five she met and married the love of her life Robert James Schuman! Fifteen months later they had FaDonna “Annette” Schuman. Four years later Robert James “Bob” Schuman, II was born. They were divorced after twenty years of marriage. Several years later she was married once more to Andy B. Smith. Andy who had three young sons of his own that she grew to love and help raise. They were Andy L. Smith, Benny L. Smith and Monte R. Smith. She has kept them part of her life and considers them her sons to this day even though her and Andy were divorced.

Her children, grandchildren, great grand-children and great great-grandchildren are as follows; Skip and his wife Linda Hasty have three sons and six grandchildren, Russell L. and his wife Julie Hasty have two sons Devin and Liam. Shawn A. and his wife Tina Hasty have one son Kenneth and one daughter Tori. Kelly D. and his wife Olga Hasty have one daughter, Iliana and one son Callum. Annette Rowlett has one daughter, four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Roberta A. and her husband Neil Martin have three daughters, one son and five grandchildren. Brandy N. (Neil’s daughter from a former relationship and husband Charles Phillips have one daughter Lexxi. Illeha L. (first child together) and husband Kenneth Huckabay have three daughters, Layla, Abby, and Bailey. Larrissa C. and husband Brent Bennett have no children. Daltynn A. and wife Bradyn Martin have one son Cooper.

Bob and wife Adele Schuman have one son and two grandchildren. Robert J. III "Jamie" and wife Joanna Schuman have one daughter Mia and one son Reese. Andy and late wife Gena Smith have one son, one daughter, and four grandchildren. Ryan Smith, not married and no children. Breanne and husband Matt Abrems have four children, two daughters, Rae Ana and Joey Noel, and two sons, Ben and Liam. Benny Smith (deceased) had no family. Montey and wife Vicky Smith have one son, one daughter, and one grandson. Aaron Smith, not married and no children. Jennifer Smith has one son, Max.

Christine had many young people who thought of her as a second mom. All the friends of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren loved her and adopted her into their lives and there are three in particular. Annette's best friends of 54 years love her dearly and have stayed very close to her and they have always called her "Ma Chris." They are brother and sister Mike Hiatt, Karen Hiatt-Bendt, and her husband, Jack Bendt. Her whole life she had a strong love of young people. When she was a young girl, she had wanted to be a teacher and in so many ways, she was.

Throughout her life she never knew anything except faith, love and hard work. As a younger woman she mostly worked as a waitress and in sales of some kind. In her later years she was a professional house keeper and worked into her eighties. She was truly without a doubt one of the most loving, giving, and caring women that ‘God’ ever gave breath too. She always had her priorities in order. First to love and serve ‘The Lord’. The love and devotion to family and friends. Then to always try to never stand in judgment of others. Treat everyone with respect and teach others to do the same.

When she was younger she enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing. She always liked to work outside in the garden with anything. She loved word games like crossword puzzles and such and she loved playing solitaire as well. But her favorite hobby was anything that had to do with the Colorado Rockies. She was truly one of their most devoted fans ever. So much so that for many years she even kept a score book. If for any reason she would have to miss the game it had to be taped.

She had one of the most extraordinary mind and was very, very wise. She was the rock of our family in every possible way and was a precious gift from ‘God”.

Her passing has left a huge hole in the lives of all who knew and loved her, that can never be filled. We will always love and miss you with our whole hearts. Rest in peace our precious Angel! Your loving family now and forever!

If you can come to honor her wear something Colorado Rockies or purple and if you don’t have those things just wear something bright and colorful. It’s a celebration of her life and all she loved and stood for!

Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Cemetery & Arboretum, Wheat Ridge, CO.