Obituary of Jennie "Mary" Smith

Mrs. Jennie "Mary" Smith of Camrose, formerly of Olds, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the age of 87 years. Mary was a mother who was loved by her children and family. She cherished memories of family and good times. She was an excellent Polish-Ukrainian homemaker and cook. Her perogies, pickles and cinnamon buns were legendary. Mom loved camping and fishing. She loved animals and nature. She was a great crib player, who took pleasure in taking your money for a win. Mary was a very good seamstress and knitter. She had a great sense of humour, and enjoyed a good joke. She will be deeply missed by her large family and many friends throughout Camrose, Rosalind, Olds, and British Columbia. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Larry (Michelle) Hauser of Sherwood Park, Randy (June) Hauser of Edmonton, Karen (Eric) Germain of Sherwood Park, Daniel (Dean) Hauser of Calgary, Robert (Angela) Hauser of Camrose, Kelly Hauser of Calgary, Larry (Sue) Smith of Vernon, B.C., Noel (Sharon) Smith of Vernon, B.C., Debbie Smith of Vernon, B.C.; sixteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and sister Rose (John) Hauck. Mary was predeceased by her first husband Ervin Hauser, second husband Malcolm Smith, sister Genevieve Fischer, parents Josef and Mary Turbak and step-mother Paulina. A Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2017 from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Jacobson as celebrant. Inurnment has taken place at a later date in the Camrose Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions will be gratefully accepted to the St. Mary's Hospital Foundation or to the Camrose Animal Shelter Fund.