Ruth Nellie Smith
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| December 31, 1920 ~
November 7, 2011 |
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November 9, 2011 |
 Ruth
Nellie (Wesselman) Smith was born to William and
Wilhemina Wesselman December 31, 1920, in
Sandpoint, and passed away November 7, 2011, in
Bonners Ferry at the extended Care Facility.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Grace Bible
Fellowship Church in Bonners Ferry, with
interment following in the McArthur Cemetery
near Naples, Idaho.
Ruth married Clyde Smith on June 9, 1939, in
Sandpoint. Clyde preceded her in death in 2007.
Ruth and Clyde had four children: Douglas Smith
and wife Sharon, Thomas Smith who preceded her
in death in 1998, Earl Smith and wife Connie and
Alice Coffey and husband Pat. Ruth had 17
grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, five
great great grandchildren and two more on the
way. Wow, Grandma!
Ruth resided in Boundary County for about 67
years. She and Clyde had a farm west of Bonners
Ferry on the Westside Road, where they raised
their family until they moved to Naples in 1957.
They bought a place near McArthur Lake where
they finished raising their family. They lived
there until 2005.
Ruth was a friend to everyone, especially her
children and grandchildren. Her love was
unconditional and she was always a great example
to all. She was a humble little lady who used to
clean homes and scrub floors ... she never
demanded much.
All though you might not know, she had many
talents. She enjoyed crocheting doilies,
canning, and gardening, and she was an excellent
cook, especially her lemon meringue pie and
potato soup. She enjoyed helping Clyde with his
horses and was always faithful at doing her part
of the Cancer Drive every year.
While they lived on the Westside, she used to
write an article for the Bonners Ferry Herald. I
think it was called the “Westside Notes” or some
thing like that. She was actually a very good
reporter.
Ruth Loved and appreciated all those who took
such good care of her at the Extended Care
Facility and thought very highly of Dr. Botkins,
and she was grateful for his care and concern.
She was truly a remarkable lady and all of us
will greatly miss her.
Family and friends are invited to sign Ruth’s
book at
www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of
Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.
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