Carol Jeanette “Dorn” Smith passed away into the loving arms of the Lord on January 1, 2017. She knew that her “mansion on the hill” was waiting to take her away from all her pain and suffering on this earth. Even though she suffered greatly, she never lost her sense of humor and her witty comments kept everyone laughing. She was the last one of eight children left. Carol was born on November 24, 1929 to Harry and Martha “Nielsen” Dorn in Valley City, North Dakota. She was the 7th of 8 siblings. She had 4 older brothers and 3 sisters. When she was 5 years old, the family moved to the Wenatchee Valley where they all grew up and attended school. Carol took a bus to Cashmere every day to attend Cashmere High School so she could be involved in school plays and musicals. She graduated from Cashmere High School in 1948.

Carol was first married to Dave Van Ommeren, and gave birth to her first son, David Hendrik Van Ommeren, in July, 1949. Later she married Kenneth Leroy “Bunny” Smith on June 23, 1952. Ken adopted David and his name became David William Smith. In August 1953 she had her second son, Ronald Lee Smith. In April 1958 they had their one and only daughter, Christine Marie Smith. Then in October 1962 their family was complete when they had their last son, Ward Allen Smith.

Carol worked at Curtis Thriftway grocery store as a bakery clerk from 1965 to 1972. While working there, she attended evening classes at Western College of Commerce taking secretarial classes from 1971 to 1973. In 1973 until 1976 she worked for Webb Tractor and Equipment as a secretary. Carol later returned to work as a bakery clerk at Buttrey’s grocery store until an injury forced her to retire. When her son Dave started his typewriter business in her basement, and later when he moved into his office, she became his office assistant.

Carol enjoyed spending time with her family, as family meant the world to her. There wasn’t anything that she wouldn’t do for someone, even if that meant she went without. Carol attended church regularly at the Nazarene Church for many years and later attended the Free Methodist Church. She really enjoyed her weekly church group called the “Squirrely Frogs”, and they became like family to her. Carol also enjoyed singing in the choir. Many times she would sing solo or she would sing with her sisters. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting afghans and would give them away. She also enjoyed traveling.

Carol was proceeded in death by her sons, David William Smith and Ronald Lee Smith. Also, her parents Harry and Martha Dorn, brothers Willard, Robert, Arnie and Leonard “Bunny” Dorn, and sisters Lenore (Tom) Armstrong and Rosann Wolf.

Carol is survived by her daughter Christine Marie Smith of Malaga, son Ward Allen (Sandy) Smith of Wenatchee, daughter-in-law Arivilla “Rebelle” Smith of Malaga, granddaughters Tara Starr Heimbecker (Ryan Rainbolt), East Wenatchee, and Hayley Fiona Garcia (Juan) of Wenatchee and grandson Harley David Smith of the US Army. Also great-grandchildren, Kayden Ray Chisum, Isaac Joe Chisum, Cody Schuyleman, Aurora Alena Garcia, and many nieces and nephews. Also, dear friends Patricia Boese, Wilma Morrell and the Squirrely Frogs group. The family is sincerely grateful to Sandy Nicholson for all of her tender loving care. Also, Dr. Toby Long for his special care and guidance. Carol always looked forward to her time spent with him.

A funeral service with be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Telford’s Chapel of the Valley in East Wenatchee. Arrangements are by Telford’s Chapel of the Valley.

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