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Barbara (Ludene) L. Smith (Riley)

d. November 11, 2022

Barbara L. Smith “Ludene”, age 83, passed away on November 11, 2022, in Grand Junction, CO.

She was surrounded by her 6 children: Dean A. Smith, Valerie Dianne Pulsipher, Susan Haschen, Glenn D. Smith, Robert D. Smith and Lisa D. Manley.  Ludene was born in Ouray Colorado to Elsie Iola and Harry Lee Riley.  Ludene is survived by 1 sister, Nancy Mingus and 2 brothers, Freddie Riley and John Jones.

Ludene grew up in Ouray, Colorado where she married Glenn Allen Smith, “Dutch” (deceased).  They lived briefly in Crested Butte before moving to Urvan, CO then on to Grand Junction.  At retirement Dutch and Ludene moved to Montrose.

Ludene was an accomplished seamstress, but her passion was quilting.  She was a member of the Black Canyon Quilt Club along with other quilting organizations.  She received multiple ribbons and awards for her quilts and quilting ability. Ludene is survived by 6 children, 10 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel on November 25 at 11 AM.

Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family. 970-249-2121.

 

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