Barbara Smith

Barbara May Smith, 82, of Twin Falls, passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at a Twin Falls care center. She was born June 20, 1927, in Southern California, the daughter of Robert C. and Margaret Powell Smith. She was the second of six children. Throughout her life, she worked in the banking business and food service, retiring in management from the food service industry. She worked in Salt Lake City, Utah, and then moved and worked in the Phoenix area for 40-some years.She moved back to Idaho in August of 2008 to be near her brother, Tom. Barbara enjoyed the outdoors and watching her Arizona Diamondbacks and Falcons. She also enjoyed the company of people and made new friends very easily. Her great sense of humor and positive attitude will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Betty Lawless, Marjorie Harshbarger and Mary Albers; and a brother, Robert H. Smith. Surviving is her brother, Thomas (Bernice) Smith of Twin Falls; along with a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home,2551 Kimberly Road inTwin Falls, with PastorJim Sommer officiating. Inurnment will follow atthe Garden of Time Columbarium in the Twin Falls Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls. The family would liketo thank the staffsof Willowbrook Assisted Living and Bridgeview Care Center for their loving care and compassion while caring for Barbara.