Stephanie Rae Lamatsch, age 50, a resident of Elbert, Colorado since 2006. As a dedicated Air Force wife she followed her husband from her home town in Beavercreek , Ohio, to San Antonio, Texas; Coon Rapids, Minnesota; Colorado Springs, Colorado and finally Elbert, Colorado. Stephanie passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at the Pikes Peak Hospice Residence after a courageous battle against melanoma. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister who enjoyed her many years of service with her fellow lunch ladies in the D49 School District. Stephanie Rae Smith was born on December 25, 1961 in Akron, Ohio to Tim and Judy Smith. She was a 1980 graduate of Beavercreek High School in Beavercreek, Ohio. She attended college at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. She was a high school band mother who was active in the Sand Creek High School Marching Band Boosters as well as the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Rugby Club where she met her future husband. She loved her music, partying with her girlfriends and caring for her affectionate cats. She married Peter Jacob Lamatsch on March 28, 1987 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Major Peter J. Lamatsch, USAF (Ret.) of Elbert; her son: Aaron M. Lamatsch of Elbert; her parents: Tim and Judy Smith of Beavercreek; her sister: Cindy (Jim) Ballmann of Beavercreek; and her niece Ashley Ballmann of Beavercreek. She was preceded in death by her sister, Stacey Smith. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at the Shrine of Remembrance â€œAmerica the Beautifulâ€� Chapel. A reception will follow at the Olympian Plaza Reception and Event Center, 975 South Union Boulevard. Private interment will be at the Fort Logan National Cemetery Columbarium in Denver. Memorials in Stephanie's name may be made to the Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation, the Penrose Hospital Foundation, the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center, the Anschutz Medical Center in Aurora, or the Melanoma Research Foundation. Her memory is etched in the countless friendships she built throughout her life with everyone she ever touched. She will be dearly missed. Blessed be her memory. Online Condolences: ShrineOfRemembrance.com

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 14, 2012.

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tim maggio

September 24, 2012

thank you not just having a smile but for being a smile.
bhs class 1980

Stacy Swank

September 17, 2012

I have known Stephanie for over 10 years. We worked together at two different elementary schools. Those were honestly the best working years of my life. Stephanie had a great sense of humor, and we would laugh for hours. I will miss Stephanie dearly as I considered her one of my closest friends. My thoughts and prayers are with Peter and Aaron during this difficult time.

Julie Willis

September 17, 2012

Pete, I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.

September 16, 2012

Stephanie and I were classmates in school many years ago. She was always a class act. My prayers for your family during this sad time. May God keep and bless you. Rich Yocum

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Alexandra Eichelberger

September 15, 2012

This world will surely miss Stephanie. We met at SCHS Marching Band - Stephanie was always nice and had an infectious smile and laugh. I know the kids all loved her.She was a beautiful person inside and outside. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Felicity Zink

September 14, 2012

May Gods Loving Arms carry you through these dark days. I am so very sorry for your loss. Stephanie's beautiful smile & great sense of humor are now Heavens gifts. I will miss you my dear sweet friend. Love you Steph. <3

September 14, 2012

Cindy & Family,
Frank and I were so saddened to hear of your sister's passing. We pray that God's love and her spirit will bring you peace. May God comfort you at this very difficult time.....with love, Frank and Linda Phillips
John 14: 1-6

Bernadette Lease

September 14, 2012

I met Stephanie when our kids were in marching band together, but actually really got to know her cool sense of humor on facebook. Not only was it clear how much she cared for her family, but those families of her friends as well. Wish I had gotten to know you better, Stephanie, as it is evident you were a wonderful person, adored wife and mother, daughter and sister, as well as treasured friend to many. Rest in peace.

The Hyders

September 14, 2012

To Stephanie's family~

We are saddened by the passing of your beautiful daughter-Sister-Wife-Mother. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this awful time.

Much love~

Bryan, Traci & Cory Hyder

Felicia Carter

September 14, 2012

I met Stephanie when I was a sophomore in high school. Her son Aaron and I were good friends at school. I spent more and more time with her over the years. She became a second mom to me, and we laughed, hugged, and fought like a mother and daughter would. She became my family.She taught me so much in the 7 years that I knew her, but most, to always be myself and don't let life keep you down for long. It's hard to believe that I wont be seeing her smile anymore, nor will I be getting those late night messages on Facebook telling me that I should be in bed, since it was always a school night. I miss you so much Stephanie, and love you even more. <3 You are the most beautiful angel in heaven.

Harry Eldred

September 14, 2012

Condolences to the family.
Harry Eldred
Beavercreek HS Class of 1980

Janet Booher

September 14, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you. Always hold on to the memories.

Janet Booher (Beavercreek High School classmate)

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