Donna Marie Smith Marolf

Donna Marie Smith Marolf 

June 28, 1935 – Sept. 1, 2024

Donna passed away at her ranch home in Montrose, CO on Sept 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born June 28, 1935, to Jack and Mae Smith in Pea Green (Delta) Colorado. She was second of seven children. She married her childhood friend Edwin Marolf on Sept 4, 1955. They ranched in Sanborn Park until summer of 1992 at which time they moved to the "Valley" of Montrose Colorado and continued to ranch until Feb 2016.

Together Ed and Donna had 3 children. Anita Pepin (Ray), Ernie Marolf (Karyn) & Tom Marolf (Cherrie). They had 7 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild. She has two surviving brothers Phil Smith (Angie) and Jim Smith (Colleen), Sister-in-Law Joy Smith (Willis) along with many Nieces and Nephews.

Donna was proceeded in death by her husband of 61 years, Edwin Marolf, parents Jack and Mae Smith, brothers Bob Smith and Willis Smith, sisters Anita Smith and Lou McManus.

Crippin Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements (970) 249-2121.