Laura Ann Smith

Laura Ann Smith, age 30, of Moxee passed away October 14, 2010. She was born on August 21, 1980 in Olympia, Washington to Ms. Irene Sharon Bunnell and Mr. Leonard D. Smith. Laura moved to the Yakima Valley when she was 13 years old. She graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1999. She had many academic accomplishments, She received her Vocational degree in Graphic arts and Web Design in 2003 from Perry Technical Institute, her Bachelor of Arts / Marketing in 2006 from City University of Seattle, MBA in administration in 2010 from City University of Seattle and she was working on her PHD in Management. Laura was a very passionate entrepreneur who owned and operated Everything But The dress for many years. She had many accomplishments and one she was very proud of was going in front of the Washington State Senate and getting her bill passed.

Laura was very active child she loved taking ballet classes and the beautiful costumes. She took drawing and music lessons. Horseback riding was her favorite activity, she won many awards for her English riding.

In 2006 Laura met her life companion and fiancé Nicholas Gamache. They had a devoted and loving relationship which led them to purchasing their first home together in the Moxee area. Nick and Laura had two little blessings Red and Missy, their four legged children.

Laura is loved by so many. She truly has a special place in every single person she has come in contact with in her short life. Yes, Laura you are missed dearly but you will always be celebrated. She had lots of friends that brought joy into her life and her parties. Laura loved to throw a party, the fancier the better. Christmas was her favorite time of year often having her tree up from Fall to Spring. She enjoyed the decorating of the tree and merriment of the season but her favorite part was having her friends and family close. Everyone who knew Laura knew she would always arrive with her bright personality and fabulous shoes.

Laura is survived by her mother Irene Sharon Bunnell of Olympia, Washington, father Leonard Smith and step mother Shelley Smith of Kalispell Montana. Grandmother, Helen Palagi of Great Falls; step siblings, Heather Nichols of Spokane, Hilary Baker and Jesse Nichols of Great Falls, MT.; her Grandmother Charlotte Bunnell of Olympia Washington, fiancé Nicholas Gamache of Moxee Washington; uncles Ron, Lawrence, Leonard, Lorrin, Lance and Michael; aunts, Joyce, Sharry and Renee; nephews Luc, Grayson and Cashius, niece Sophie and many cousins. Also Nick’s family that loved her as their own. Bruce and Christine Gamache, Trudy Gamache, Allison and Brian Cyr, Brook and Mara Knoepfle and Emily Gamache. Nieces and Nephews Randi, Bailey, Chloe, Lauren and Tanner.

A quote from Laura:

“i like the color pink everywhere. i like funny things. i like the outdoors. i heart jager. i have a thing for vegas. my friends mean the world to me. i have the worlds most amazing, incredible boyfriend who supports my growth and personal learning each and every day. i believe in fate and that things happen for a reason. i’ve learned life is hard but there’s so much to get out of the rough parts. you just have to look closely don’t take time for granted. tell those you love what needs to be said no matter how difficult it may be. there will come a day you can’t say it to them anymore. i love and miss my family. i am content in my life.”

Laura Ann Smith

Visiting hours are from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Keith & Keith Ninth Avenue Chapel. A celebration of her life will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010 at the Keith & Keith Ninth Avenue Chapel with a reception to follow at the Yakima Arboretum. To celebrate the life of Laura Smith visit www.keithandkeith.com.