Betty Jean Smith

Betty Jean Decker Smith May 6, 1933 - February 16, 2010 As a farm wife and life mate for 51 years to Ben L. Smith, Betty spent her life as mother, backcountry cook, airport secretary, store merchant, bookkeeper, as well as caretaker of parents, friends, relatives, children, and pets. She lived most of her life in hometown Odessa and only recently in Spokane. She spent several years in Kamiah and Kooskia, ID, and Lind, WA. Betty was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Altar Society of Odessa. She is survived by sons, Rex, Craig, Myron and their spouses, and daughter Devon Rauenzahn and spouse. Grandchildren Scott Smith, Anna Rosentrater, Travis Smith, Shawn Smith, Kayli Smith, Chris (TC) Alley, Ben Uhron; Great Grandchildren Shay and Elijah Alley; and many others that were near and dear to her heart. Services will be held with a Rosary and viewing Friday, February 19 at 7:00 pm and funeral Mass Saturday, February 20 at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Odessa. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Altar Society.