I am always thankful for the strength Mom modeled for our family. This was her greatest gift. It has not only carried me through this first year without her physically with us, but throughout my life. I hope to pass it on. I love you, Mom. 

I remember whenever we had a family gathering Nana always got ham because she said she knew it was my favorite.

I would always go shopping with nana.I remember always riding on her scooter in the store and she would tell me to get off but I would just get on the back where she couldn’t reach me.I would always honk her horn and she would get embarrassed.Fun times!!

Eva was part of our water volleyball group. When I joined Naturally Women and started volleyball she was there. She was the best player on the team. Her reach was amazing!  We played several years together before she had to quit.  Every year I had a holiday party for the VB girls and she always  came, even after her volleyball days were over.  I enjoyed knowing her through the years. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren and loved them all dearly.  She was a special lady. I will especially miss her at the next VB party 

My sister Judy which I really miss.  She was the eldest of 6 kids.  After she graduated from High School she got a job, bought a car and took the three eldest for Sunday rides.  She also bought us kids an above ground pool so we all could enjoy.  Always cared for us kids.  Many memories.  I remember got a wild hair and decided to take a drive to Napa for our baby sisters 60th birthday to surprise her and I tagged along.  Took me and my husband in when we heard he got cancer to help us out.  She is a very caring and strong woman which we all picked up from our Mom.  Will miss you deeply but I know you are in heaven with Mom, Dad, Irene, Mary, Tom and David and the rest of our family members.  RIP my sister, love you, we all love you. 

Dependable. Independent. Determined. My mom, "Judy", was a the oldest of six children (5 girls and 1 boy). She helped raise and care for her five siblings and then did the same for her own five children (2 girls and 3 boys). All of us remained close to her because she was the comfort, the confidant, and rock-steady for us all. She was our matriarch. Judy worked in the human services field, taking care of her community. She was the person you wanted on your team - doing what needed to get done. You could always count on her. By living in her way, she taught me so much about living a life of service...unfolding into a life of quality and abundance. Follow her example and make a positive difference to someone. The world will be better for it.
~ "Krissy",  Judy's youngest daughter

I met Eva through her daughter Kris.  She was always warm and welcoming and since my mom was already in heaven, I’d call her “mom”.  Her family and grandchildren were her everything.  I am so thankful to be apart of her family. She will be missed.  🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

My sister Judy was always there for me as long as I can remember. We had many laughs together. She was always visiting me wherever I was. My most fondest memory is waking up from a heart transplant and she was sitting in the room excited that I had opened my eyes and that I was awake. She was there for me through this whole ordeal of my transplant. I love her and will miss her. Rest in peace Judy You're with Irene, Mom, Dad, Mary, and David.

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Eva J Smith

October 20, 1947 – February 13, 2021

Sunland Memorial Park, Mortuary & Cremation Center

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