Anna Marie Smith

May 4, 1937 ------- May 23, 2026

The “DASH” represents all of my time alive on earth.

Here is my “DASH”

I was born in Loveland, Colorado on May 4, 1937 to Floyd and Maida (Pentecost) Inskeep. I passed away May 23, 2026 at 89.

My family moved to Longmont in 1942. I was the 5th child of 7. I attended Columbine Elementary, Bryant Middle School and Longmont High. Graduating in 1955.

I married LeRoy Smith May 27, 1958 at St Johns Catholic Church in Longmont.

At 14 I started working at Mock’s gas station then Dairy Queen, Sullivan’s Drugstore, Silver Spur, Bi Rite Drugstore, Holmes Shoes and Brandin Iron Liquor Store. I sold Mary Kay Cosmetics and Avon for 20 years.

After retiring, LeRoy and I worked for Dick Arfsten Trucking and Renewable Fiber, unloading railcars in Johnstown, CO. I loved giving my grandsons, Jeremiah and Andrew rides in the Little Engine and Loaders.

I bowled on many leagues and mixed leagues with LeRoy. Our team took 1st place in 1960 at Main Street Lanes. I liked taking pictures, drawing, crocheting, cooking, gardening, bingo and going to Black Hawk. I also had many animals, peacocks, ducks, turkeys, chickens, horses and later my daughter bought goats. We bottle feed many babies over ten years.

I was a leader in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and 4-H. I was happy when my daughter LeAnn took Reserve Champion with her horse out of 32 riders. I was the superintendent for crops and garden, then my son Donald and wife Jackie took over. My kids showed in many classes of 4-H. I took 1st in canning many years. I was a member of the Moose Lodge, a Life time member of the VFW.

I am a cancer survivor. I have 5 children, 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

I am survived by daughters LeAnn Smith-Brandly, Lynnette Smith, Amy Smith-Johnson (Kevin) and son Jeremiah (Katelynn) and children Hazel and Brock. Sons Donald Smith (Jackie) and daughter Joy (Freddie) Valdez and their children Javan, Adrian (Daisy) Montoya and children Alina and Layla. Eva, Jasmin and Geronimo. Steve Smith and son Hank. Sister Helen Inskeep-Terry. Sister-in-Law Dorthy Smith. And many nieces and nephews.

I was preceded in death by my parents Floyd and Maida. Son-in-Law Fritz Brandly, grandson Andrew Johnson. Sisters Shirley (Ray) Olander, Ruby (Rick) Erickson and Polly (Loren) Benson. Brothers Jim (MaryKay) Inskeep, Dick (Adaline) Inskeep. In-Laws Bill Terry, Mary Lou Smith, Susie Smith, George (JoAnn) Smith, Jake Smith, Virgil Smith, Leonard (Donna) Smith, Eugene (Myrna) Smith.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday August 27, 2026 at South Platte Valley Historical Park, 2001 Historical Parkway, Fort Lupton, CO 80621.

To send condolences to the family: PO Box 681, Mead, CO 80542

Miss Me and Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the road

And the sun has set for me

I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.

Why cry for a soul that’s set free?

Miss me a little, but not for long

And not with your head bowed low.

Remember the love that we once shared.

Miss me, and let me go.

For this is a journey that we all must take

And each must go alone,

It’s all a part of the Master’s plan

A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart

Go to the friends we know.

And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds

Miss me, and let me go.