Jennifer Lee Smith Obituary (2023)

Jennifer, fondly remembered by those closest to her as Jenny, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, after a battle with a sudden illness. Jenny was born December 19, 1958, on a cold snowy night in Weiser, Idaho, to Howard and Julia Alexander. She was born the fifth of six children and kept her parents very busy. Jenny would later go on to marry her husband, Charles, in May 1986. After living in multiple states, they decided to finally settle in Yakima, Washington, in the spring of 1999. Jenny loved her family and took special care of her son, Jonathan, and daughter, Polly. Jenny took pride in many things, but one thing she treasured most was her membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a third-generation member, she actively enjoyed participating in church activities, genealogy, and temple work. One of her most prized memories was being able to go to the LDS Temple and be sealed for time and all eternity to her husband, Charles, and their three children. Aside from her church membership, Jenny enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and reading. She was often found either reading a juicy book or crocheting one of the many pairs of potholders that she made for others. Jenny is preceded in death by her husband, Charles, daughter, Polly, parents, Howard and Julia Alexander, and sisters, Rhonda Borisenko and Phyllis Lybert. She is survived by her son, Jonathan Smith, daughter, Julia DeMill (John), granddaughter, Cora, brother, Richard Alexander (Juene), sister, Christina Munson (Mike), brother, Howard Alexander (Jeanie), as well as many other loved ones. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Yakima Memorial Hospital, as well as Dr. Hamilton, Alex, on the palliative care team and the neurotrauma staff at Legacy Emanual Hospital in Portland, for their loving and compassionate care. A Viewing will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the Terrace Heights LDS Ward Building (105 Hillcrest Dr. Yakima, Washington 98901) from 10:30-11:00am, with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00am. Interment will be at Calvery Cemetery. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Visitation The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Tuesday, October 10, 2023 10:30 AM 105 S Hillcrest Dr Yakima, WA 98901 Funeral Service The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Tuesday, October 10, 2023 11:00 AM 105 S Hillcrest Dr Yakima, WA 98901 Graveside Service Calvary Cemetery Tuesday, October 10, 2023 1405 S 24th Ave Yakima, WA 98902