Jane Louise Smith, 65, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of April 12^th at her home in Pasco.  Jane was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania to Eleanor and Perry Rockwell on September 14^th, 1952.  Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Port Hueneme, California, where Jane spent her childhood and formative years and eventually meeting her husband-to-be, Ronald Smith.  Jane and Ron were married on December 9^th, 1978 in Port Hueneme.  Ron and Jane resided in Idaho Falls, Idaho for the first two years of their marriage, before relocating to the Tri-Cities in 1980.  Jane was a payroll and bookkeeping clerk for Skill Resources in Pasco and Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland from which she retired in 2014.  Jane spent her time in retirement making quilts for her loved ones, visiting with her many friends, enjoying her beloved dogs, and traveling.  Jane was well known for her kindness, smile, and friendly demeanor. 

Jane is preceded in death by her parents Eleanor and Perry Rockwell.

Jane is survived by Ron Smith (husband), sons Kevin and Steve, daughter-in-law Amy, her sisters and their spouses Joyce and Michael Wood and Judy and Rick Byrd, Grandchildren Bridget, Braxton, and Bennett, and many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service for Jane will be on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at 11:00 AM in the Event Center at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland, Washington.  In lieu of flowers, Jane would most certainly appreciate donations to any local animal shelter.