Marie Smith

Marie Smith (nee Mabel Marie Rydings) passed away on April 8. She was born March 10, 1929, to Milo and Gladys Rydings.

She was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Herbert Rydings; her sister, Eleanor O’Neill; and by her husbands, Dr. Richard Buzard and Dr. Sherwood Smith.  

She is survived by her sister, Beverly Batchellor; by her children: Karen Buzard Arbuckle Klein (Walter), Janet Buzard Grossman (Glenn) and Steven Bosshart (Tracy); by her stepchildren, Gavin Smith and Braden Smith; by her grandchildren: Beth Freeman (Dustin), Angela Coston (Samuel), Elizabeth Brown (Joshua), Chris Bosshart (Sarah), Nicholas Bosshart and Melissa Frederick (William); and by 12 great-grandchildren. 

Marie loved music and was an extraordinary classical soprano soloist. She was a baker, an incredible quilter, an expert  seamstress, a superintendent’s office manager for 22 years and, afterwards, a school board member, a gardener, a bridge-player, a home decorator and a furniture refinisher. She designed and painted her houses and was always creative. 

She loved well. She was loved and will be missed.

The family plans a private graveside service. Memorials may be sent to the Jefferson Public Library in Marie’s honor.

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