Karin Neset Smith Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Karin Neset Smith in Salem, Oregon, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 13, 2025 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karin Neset Smith to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Karin Neset leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Bill; her daughter Kerstin Ilg (Jim); her brother Dieter Neset (Gudrun); her nieces, Nadine Ritcher (Simon) and Larissa Neset; her stepdaughters, Tanya Rhodes, Gwen Deane and Bonnie Hauck; her parents, Heinz Neset and Hildagard Neset; her stepson David Jonas; and her granddaughter Hannah Jonas. She was also cherished by 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
