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SMITH -- JOSEPHINE W. Jo Smith, 100, passed away on March 13, 2007. She was born in Indian Territory, in Nowata, OK on July 19, 1906. She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters and brothers; and her husband, Martin, on August 24, 1996. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Anquoe; her son, Martin D. Smith and wife, Deb. She has four grandchildren, Angela Gonzalez and her husband, Mike, Alisa Anquoe of Albuquerque, and Erica Rawson and husband, Derek, and Nathan Kucharski of Farmington. She has two great-granddaughters, Emily and Oliva Rawson; a foster son, Warren Wilson and wife, Maxine; and many loved nieces and nephews. Jo moved to Albquerque in 1939 where she worked for the B.I.A. as a medical clerk until she married and moved to Winslow, AZ where her husband Martin was employed by the A.T. & S.E. Railroad. He retired in 1974, but they remained in Winslow until their son, Marty, graduated from High School. Then they moved to Albuquerque. Being avid bowlers they became involved in the sport and belonged to serval leagues. Jo was league secretary for about 35 years until she was unable to walk due to a foot problem. In 1995 she won two Gold Medals at the Senior Olympics in the sport bowling. During that week she celebrated her 98th birthday she bowled a 247 game. Jo was kind and congenial to all and had a great sense of humor. In March of 2005 she moved to Farmington, NM to live with her son and his wife. There she celebrated her 100th birthday with a party of family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Church in Albuquerque. Monsignor Leo Gomez, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.
        Published on: Sun March 18, 2007