Christine was born in Seattle and grew up in Ballard, the youngest daughter of 12.
She married John Vordahl in 1949, and they had 7 children. After the couple divorced, Chris raised her kids, working at the Seattle World's Fair Food Pavilion and other restaurants around Seattle. She loved people and helping out those in need. On Thanksgiving or Christmas, she welcomed all to her home.
Christine married Ronald Smith in 1972. She enjoyed her many friends and relatives, writing poetry, making costumes for Halloween, dancing every weekend, fishing on Puget Sound, traveling in the RV, and huge family gatherings.
Christine is preceded in death by her Husband Ronald, Daughter Lisa and Son Brian, Son-in-law Thomas, Daughter-in Law Gina and All her Brothers and Sisters.
Christine will be laid to rest at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery.