Anna-Maria Smith

Anne Smith of Camarillo, our beloved

mother, grandma, and great-grandma,

joined her husband Jack in heaven on

Oct. 14, 2010. She died in peace with

her daughter by her side.

She was born on July 15, 1926 in

Frankfurt, Germany. She excelled in

track & field holding records in 75 mtr.

dash and high jump for 2 years, and was

awarded a place on the German Natl.

Team bound for the Olympics, but can-

celled due to WWII.

Anne had a God given voice and per-

sued a career in Opera, graduating

with a degree from the Conservatory

of Music in Weimar, Germany. She

survived the war, being bombed out 3

times, losing everything but her voice.

From 1948-1954 she toured with the

U.S.O., singing in American Clubs

all over Germany where she met

and married the love of her life “Jack”

in 1955. She became a “proud citizen”

(as her license plate reads) in 1958.

Anne and Jack traveled the world ex-

tensively through Radioplane and

Northrop, and called Camarillo home

for 39 years. She loved to have fun!

Anne’s many talents and exuberance

for life was amazing. She owned a

property management company and a gas

station; taught Jazzercise and Line

dancing; bowled in leagues most of her

life and handcrafted beautifully. She

adored Dude Ranches, riding, motor-

coaching and being with close friends.

She lived for her daughter Ursula

Sorensen of San Diego, her grand-

daughter Tammie Anne Mirkay of

Virginia and great-grandchildren

Erika and Deric.

To celebrate Anne’s life, the family

Invites her friends to a memorial

Service on Dec. 8, 2010 at 2 pm. At Pierce

Bros. Valley Oaks Memorial Park, 5600

Lindero Canyon Rd. Westlake, Ca.

The service will be followed by a gathering

of family and friends at Anne’s house, 3382

E. Stiles Ave. in Camarillo.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that

Donations be made in Anne’s name to

Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box

14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250; or VITAS

Hospice Care, Camarillo Division.