Donna M. Smith

Donna Smith, 71, Bismarck, died December 20, 2016, at Sanford Health, Bismarck. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 19, at 11:00 AM at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, with Rev. Brandon Vetter officiating. A second memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 20, at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Esmond with interment at Vasa Lutheran Church Cemetery. Donna M. Smith was born June 15, 1945, in Maddock, ND, the daughter of Oscar and Violet (Erickson) Smith. She grew up near Maddock and graduated from Benson County Agricultural Training School (BCATS) in Maddock in 1963. She went on to attend Bismarck Junior College where she graduated in 1964. Donna then began her career with the state, working for the Highway Department and the Information and Technology Department. She retired in February 2007. Donna loved to make crafts, was a member of the Red Hat Ladies, and Christian Women’s Group. She loved when family would come to visit, especially her nieces and nephews. Donna is survived by her brother, Ronnie (Donna Y.) Smith, Maddock, and Marvin Smith, West Fargo; her nieces and nephews, Todd Smith, Denise (Jeff) Howell, Susan (Jason) Graber, Mike “Jack Spade” Smith (Rachel), Eric (Nikkie) Smith; her great-nieces and nephews, Ashley (Ross), Cy, Hanna (Lucas), Austin, Caden, and Charlie; and her great-great nephews, Lincoln and Greyson.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to donor's choice. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two great-great nephews, Braxton and Hayden Ladwig.