Fay D. Smith

FAY D. SMITH

Sept. 3, 1932 – May 31, 2017. Fay D. Smith was born in Roundup, Montana on September 3, 1932. She was raised on a farm by her parents, Mary Pearl Goodnight, Elmer Herbert “Hub” Watson with her sister Ila. Fay attended school in Klein, Mont., and graduated in 1951.  She met her future husband Carl Smith at a community dance, and they married in April, 1954, dancing through their journey until Carl passing away in 1987. Fay raised her daughters Evonne and Linda moving with the construction company to Roy, Mont., then to Ekalaka, Circle, Drummond, Superior, and Stevensville, where she opened a floral shop and pizza parlor with her family. In 1983 she moved with the family to Polson, where they opened Regatta Pizza and Polson Flower Shop. Fay loved the flower shop and enjoyed working there 15 years before her retirement. Fay travelled extensively with her new dancing partner Roy Winslow, especially enjoying big band cruises.

Fay passed away May 31 after a short illness surrounded by her family, Evonne and Matt O’Neill; Linda, Bill, Mara, Ana, Kai, Claire, Joseph and Billy Brownell; Ila, Jim, Jayme, Connie and Gary Reighard, and her four legged companion, Brandi.

Fay was a beloved mother, grandmother and sister and we will think of her always dancing.

Family and friends gathered last Saturday at The Lake Funeral Home, Polson. Services were held at the United Methodist Church in Polson on June 4 at 2 p.m.  Graveside services and a reception at the church followed.

Arrangements are under the direction of The Lake Funeral Home, Polson. Messages of condolence may be left with the family online at www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.