October 23, 1959 - March 27, 2008
Leslie Ann Smith, age 48, born to Donald and Mary Anne Roth Mortensen of Seattle, Washington on October 23, 1959 passed away suddenly after a brief illness on March 27th, 2008 in Tacoma General Hospital. A Memorial service is planned by her family in her honor for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the Washington Memorial Funeral Home 16445 International Blvd. of SeaTAc, Washington.
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Leslie was a wonderful, caring friend. She had a heart of gold, always ready to help others. We will miss her.
Our prayers are with you.
Leslie was my barber for the last several years. I always looked forward to seeing her, not because she gave the best haircuts I’ve ever gotten, but because we would visit about our families. She was very proud of her sons and of her husband and she was someone who I was proud to call a friend.
What a devastating loss to all that have known Leslie she was a truly caring person and will be missed dearly. Our thoughts are with Skip, Nick, and Nate we are so so sorry.
Love, Doug, Lori, Kristy and Tucker
Ever since I got the news about Leslie, I keep having thoughts of her smiling at me during one of our conversations at Christmas. She had a beautiful smile. Her cheeks would just light up. That will always be my memory of her.
Skip, Nick, Nathan, Jenn, Uncle Norris and Gregg…you are all in my thoughts and my love goes out to you all during this very difficult time. I am proud to say that Les was a wonderful cousin, and even more, a wonderful friend.
I have known Leslie for over 25 years and will miss her dearly. She has been my stylist for over 20 years. I always enjoyed our chats about friends and families. She talked about Nathan, Nick, Skip and Norris and all the fun trips they’d take and spending time with her family on holidays. She was so proud of her boys. My prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Those beautiful bright blue eyes and kind heart! A fond memory I have is when Dale and I went to their house for Dale to help Skip install sheet rock. Les and I sat upstairs and gossiped and wrapped family Christmas presents. Such a sweet and unassuming friend, mother and angel. She loved her family, friends and clients. I will miss her forever. Blessings to all of her family.
Leslie was my stylist for 18 years. She was always welcoming with the brightest smile. With her positive attitude and giving nature, she was an inspiration to those of us she shared her life with. She was deeply proud of Skip, Nicholas and Nathan and that she loved them dearly. I will miss you Leslie. May God bless.
I ment Leslie when she was 10 yrs. old when her Mother and my cousin Norrie were getting married. She was a sweetie and became a terrific daughter to Norrie. Thanks Leslie for being there for Norrie. Bless your husband and sons, and may God wrap His loving comforting arms around all of them.
A preacher once said, “Every person remembers the happiest memory of someone when they pass away. Well we should recall every memory of them. Not just the good.” I believe we should remember Leslie in this way. All memories I have of her are wonderful. She touched the lives of everyone she came near. Her name will live with us for forever. Rest in peace Leslie.
Jennifer,
I am so sorry. Please know that you and your family are in my heart and prayers.
Love you
Lela
To Family, Les had been my stylist for 20 years and we shared many experiences during that time, her boys grew up, I had grandchildren and we shared November birthdays and always felt a warm friendship . Love to the family at this sad time.
My cousin, Leslie, was a beautiful person. I will always remember her as such a family-oriented person, just like her mom Aunt Maryanne. I will miss her smiling face so much, however, I find comfort in knowing she is in heaven with her mom, as well as the rest of our family who have passed on.
Skip, Nick, and Nathan, our hearts go out to you during this difficult time and we are thinking of you.
I love you, Leslie, and we will all miss you so much.
My deepest sympathy for your entire family. I always remember Leslie because of her kindness and friendliness. She was a special person and she will be missed. Aloha and A Hui Hou dear Leslie.
Leslie was my hair stylist for many
years. She truely cared about her clients and was a great listener. I know she touched the lives of many people and will be greatly missed.
i’ll always remember the time she had to come and get me and nathan from getting arrested for something we didnt do. it was a funny story after we saw how much hair the old guy ripped out of nathans head. and i want nathan to know me and my family will always welcome him
My cousin Leslie was such a sweet, warm and caring person. I always remember her having such a beautiful smile on her face. I love her very much, and she will be missed so much.
Skip, Nick, Nathan and Uncle Norris you are in my prayers during this very difficult time.
Are family is very sorry for your loss. Please remember all the good times you had with her. And know she will always be with you. The Shearer Family
Jennifer,
I am very sorry for you and your family’s loss. I can tell by how much you love her that she was a wonderful person. I am glad that you had her in your life. My heart goes out to you and your family.
I love you,
Nikita
Leslie has been our stylist since she got out of beauty school. She was a beautiful person inside and out and will be missed by many. Skip, Nick and Nathan you are in our prayers.
Leslie Pooh, as I called her, was the first grandchild born into our family. She grew up being so much like her mother, MaryAnne, our sister. Leslie was so warm, caring, and so loving. Her and Skips marriage was one truly made in Heaven. They raised their sons Nick and Nathan with so much love. Their boys were truly their blessing. We all love you Pooh, and we will all feel safer knowing you are with all of our other loved ones and being our blessed angels watching over us. Your Aunt Ruthie
We will miss you Leslie in many ways. You are a wonderful friend to have known.
Our heart and prayers go out to Skip and the boys. Leslie was so sweet and genuine, I’m glad to have known her. May God comfort you during this saddness. Karen & Kevin
Skip, Nick and Nathan,
Leslie is a compassionate and gracious lady who I so wanted to emulate. Her soul is filled with love for everyone, especially her family. Skip, you and Leslie were destined for each other and the two of you together created two beautiful and wonderful sons. Hold onto that. She will be watching over the three of you.
Many people will miss Leslie.
God be with you, Nick and Nathan.
Lori
not sure where to start when trying to capture how wonderful, loving, fun, and so much more that characterizes who Leslie was. i remember after having a long talk about “mothering”, I got off the phone and thought to myself, “what a great mom!” and then watching her and Skip @ a soccer tournament and thinking “they’re soooo perfect for each other”. What a blessing to have known her! Our prayers are with you!
Skip & Boys –
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May all the wonderful memories of Leslie bring you comfort and fill you hearts forever.
We met Leslie again when our boys played soccer and basketball together. What a great family you all are. We are so sad for your loss. What a great lady to have known.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Leslie was a beautiful soul and she will be missed by everyone who was fortunatue enough to know her.
Jane Mack and family
I met Leslie when Nathan and my son Craig attended Kindergarten. I remember Nathan presenting his “All about me” poster and seeing a reference to Foster Bulldogs in one of his pictures. This started a conversation between Leslie and myself, and we have been friends ever since. Leslie was one of the sweetest, most caring people I have ever met. Our family will miss her very much and we will always remember her with loving memories. Our hearts go out to her husband Skip and son’s Nathan and Nick. Please know we will always be there for you!
We met Leslie back when she coached my son Chris she was so patient and kind and still was a great teacher for him! We will miss her presents in our lives and our hearts go out to her boy’s Skip Nathan and Nick. Peace be with you Leslie we will watch over them! …Leanne.
Leslie I’ll miss your talks and hair cuts -: we’ll always be around for the boys Skip,Nick,Nathan. you certainly will be missed….Danny
Our hearts are broken. We love our cousin Leslie. She is beautiful inside and out. I always admired her gentle spirit and her grace. I know she is in her mother’s arms and I will miss her until I see her again in heaven.
There hasn’t been one time that I’ve traveled to the top of the Bonney Lake hill that I haven’t thought of you, Leslie, and your family. We knew each other every since you got out of beauty school and I miss you so very much! I lost my hubby last June and I bet you two have bumped into each other because I’m positive you’re both in heaven. I look forward to when we’ll all be together again. I love and miss you both so much.