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Stephanie Smith Obituary
DR. STEPHANIE SMITH
July 2, 1967
April 24, 2019
Stephanie Smith, Ph.D., RDN, age 51 passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends on April 22, 2019. Stephanie is a Colorado State University Alumni where she attended undergraduate and graduate school, earning her Ph.D. in 2015. She was an assistant professor in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado. Her passion was teaching, and she loved her students and colleagues.
Stephanie was born on July 2, 1967 to Carl and Madelaine (Laine) Smith. Her family moved to Colorado in 1973, and she loved living close to the mountains. She participated in mini triathlons and enjoyed tennis during her free time. Later she became an expert marksman, won several tournaments and became certified as an instructor at the gun club where they belonged.
She and Steven Smith were married on June 30, 1990 and made their home in Fort Collins. She is survived by her husband, Steve, her parents, Carl and Laine Smith, her sister, Allison Foster, husband Bob, and nephew Will Foster all of Colorado Springs. She also leaves behind her two faithful and loving dogs, Ivy and Chance.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, Rocky Mountain Chapter, 720 South Colorado Blvd., Denver, Colo 80246, or to Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525.
A celebration of her life will be held on May 11th, 2019 at 10am at:
Timberline Church
2908 South Timberline Road. Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephanie Smith
Sara King
May 12, 2019
I worked with Stephanie for a year at CSU. I was going through a lot and she was always a kind and caring soul that made me feel better. I am so completely sorry for your loss. I am sending you love and support.
Carol Huffman
May 11, 2019
I am so sorry Stephanie lost her battle to cancer. I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family. May God surround you with His loving arms as you mourn your profound loss.
One of the TWAW women,
Carol Huffman,
Loveland, CO
May 9, 2019
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
May 7, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you in this time of grief. 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 "pray constantly"
Julie Wilcox
May 1, 2019
Steve, Carl, Laine and Alison, my heart aches for your loss of your beloved Stephanie. It has been many years since we have seen each other but thanks to you, Laine, we have kept up through Christmas cards and letters. I was so happy she obtained her PhD. I prayed for her through her cancer battle. I remember the times we were together at Aunt Edith's home in Paola. We were all kids then but they were fun times. My love to all of you and may dear Stephanie rest in peace.
Linda Halbouty
May 1, 2019
Laine and Carl and family.... wanted to express our saddness for you all. We are lifting you up in love. We are in Texas until mid June.
fondly, Linda Halbouty and Lonnie Revious
Todd Hall
April 30, 2019
May God ease your suffering during this troublesome time. I can still see Stephanie smashing that forehand cross-court. Too bad I never got to see her shoot. She excelled in whatever she chose to do. Stephanie will be missed!
Jeanne Kleinman Williams
April 28, 2019
What an ambitious, joyful, and loving life Stephanie lived. Her legacy lives on in all who knew her and even those who only knew of her. Her life had a purpose; she knew what she wanted and went after it with vigor.
Though I only knew of Stephanie through her loving family in Colorado Springs, that smile is how I always thought of her. I send healing thoughts of compassion to her family, friends, colleagues, and students.
Love,
Jeannie
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