LaDonna Smith Obituary

LaDonna Maxine Smith died on Feb. 24, 2023 in Durango, CO. following an extended illness. She was born on Feb. 10, 1944 in Durango to parents Eldred (Buck) and Velma (Babe) West. She grew up and graduated from high school (class of 1962) in Dove Creek, CO. While working at the café in Dove Creek, she met her future husband Larry Smith. They were married on Nov. 22, 1963 and shortly after moved back to Durango. LaDonna then worked for Mountain Bell telephone company, Land Title, and the La Plata County Assessor's office. They moved to Bloomfield, NM. in 1996 where she retired from the Citizen's Bank of Farmington. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, cooking, and loved her little dog Lexi! In 2022 Larry and LaDonna moved back to Durango to be closer to family. LaDonna was preceded in death by both parents, sister Virginia Johnson and brother in law Gerald. Survivor's include sisters Janice Kendall (Bruce), Shelley St. Onge (Paul), brother Dean West (Cindy), sons Tyler Smith, Cameron Smith (Amber), daughter Kari Rowley (Darren), and grandchildren Bobbie Smith, Danny Rowley (Savanah), Dayne Rowley (Kenzie), and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Services will be held 11am Friday March 10, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Bloomfield where she was a faithful member for many years. There will be a reception at the church following the service. First Baptist Church of Bloomfield 200 W. Sycamore Bloomfield, NM. 87413