It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Willis R Smith (Montrose, Colorado), born in Olathe, Colorado, who passed away on November 7, 2023, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He is survived by: his wife Joy Smith; and his children, Chris Smith, John Smith, Jack Smith, Andrew Smith (Lisa Frasieur) and Lisa Frasieur (Andrew Smith).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Crippin Funeral Home

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November 14, 2023

Jay Yanovich lit a candle

“In loving memory of Willis R Smith, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Willis & Joy have been so dear to the Yanovich Family, Kristen and Lisa since Newport, RI in 1976 and 1977 when our girls were born. You became surrogate grandparents, Willis never failed to make the girls smile and laugh. Willis was strong in faith, proud of his service to country, and devoted to family. His strength and love demonstrated where the bar was set for which this family strived for.”

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Crossroads Victory Church
515 S Hillcrest Dr, Montrose, CO 81401

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2830 Riverside Pkwy, Grand Junction, CO 81501

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