Shauna Sue Smith, 52, passed away of natural causes on September 2nd in her Helena home.
Shauna was born August 8th, 1959, to Curtis and Maribeth Smith in Malta, Montana and was the eldest of four children.
Her father worked for the US Forest Service, and the family moved many times throughout her childhood; from Washington D.C. to Alaska and California, and a few states in between. She spent every year of high school in a different school, and graduated from Ygnacio Valley High School in California. After high school, she attended MSU and graduated from the University of Montana with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She worked in Missoula at the Bon Marche and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Helena before moving to Hawaii in 1998, where she worked for Blue Shield of Hawaii in Honolulu. In 2005, she returned to Helena where she worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield for a time. Shauna was an avid reader, and could usually be found curled up with a cat and a good book. She also enjoyed beading and embroidery, at which she was very talented.
She had a passion for felines. As the treasurer for the Helena Area Friends of Pets, she was devoted to the welfare of animals. She was a loving sister, an easy-going daughter, a doting aunt, and a loyal friend. Her laugh was infectious, her heart always open, and she was a cherished member of our family, whose memory fills us with warmth.
Survivors include her parents Maribeth Smith of Helena, and Curtis Smith of Manchester, Ga.; brothers, Scott Smith(Jackie) of Helena, Ed Smith of Missoula; sister, Holly Smith of Butte; nieces, Kailey Smith of Missoula, and Courtney Smith of Helena and a nephew Colton Smith of Helena.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 12th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. A private burial of Shauna will be at the East Helena Cemetery. Memorials in Shauna’s name are suggested to the Lewis & Clark Humane Society P.O. Box 4455 Helena, Montana 59604. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Alice Cochran says
Shauna was a wonderful host to a friend and I when we traveled to Hawaii in 1999. She met us at the airport and took us to see beautiful kites on the other side of the island from Honolulu. We enjoyed dinner together and really appreciated the tour. Shauna was such a sweet gal. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
April Greene says
Shauna and I have been friends for 14 years . She use to be my neighbor and made me by baby announcements when my daughter Taylar was born. We had lunch together every month. She was such an amazing person and friend. I will miss her dearly.
Betsy Pahut says
Dear Holly, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Words can not ease your pain now, but know I will keep you both in my prayers. Call if you need a shoulder.
Bridget says
Shauna, reflecting on your kindness and you humor makes me miss you all the more.. I know there must be a reason for you to be taken from us but I don’t understand it right now.. thank you for your smile, your embarrassment of others and allowing me to know you..
Delores Michell Almanza says
Shauna was a wonderful and warm hearted person. I enjoyed working with her during the times that she worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield. She will be missed, but my heart is warmed by the thought that I will see her again when the time comes.
Elaine says
So very sorry for your loss. I didnt see her often, but I new she was just below me in the apt. Her kindness for animals was very admired by many. She was a sweet kind woman and I will miss passing her in the halls. Rest in peace my freind.
Joe says
Shawna and I had a special connection,her love was immense and she will be missed.
Joe.
Karen Frye and Angelina says
We’re so sorry for your loss and please accept our condolences. Angelina and I had dinner with Shauna in Hawaii when we both lived there and she took us to one of her favorite local spots.
What a nice picture of Shauna and wonderfully written obituary. Thank you for sharing it with me.
Lisa says
Shauna was a wonderful person that did great work on behalf of animals and was a force for good with the Helena Area Friends of Pets. She was devoted to her cats. I’ll miss her.
LIsa Waite Wordal says
I am so sorry to hear of Shauna’s passing. I went to school with her at Helena High during our Junior year. We hung out a bit and both found a friend at a new high school. I remember Shauna having a wonderful spirit and an easy smile. I am sorry I did not know she had returned to Helena. I would have so enjoyed getting back together again. I am sure she will be sorely missed. My condolences to your family.
Priss says
I am so very sorry to hear of Shauna’s passing. She was a very special person and will be miss.
sandy carroll says
Praying God will give you comfort during this difficult time.
Tess Clearman says
I’m so very sorry to hear of Shauna’s passing. My thoughts are with her family.
Wanda Weston-Hooper says
Shauna and I became friends thru BellyDance class, but found out we had many common interests. Cats, gardening music and many more. She is missed by so many.