Barbara "Ludene" Smith
Marriages
Glenn Allen "Dutch" Smith
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 6A - November 17, 2022
Barbara L. Smith
“Ludene”, age 83,
passed away on
November 11, 2022,
in Grand Junction,
CO.
She was surrounded
by her 6 children: Dean A. Smith, Valerie
Dianne Pulsipher, Susan Haschen, Glenn D.
Smith, Robert D. Smith and Lisa D. Manley.
Ludene was born in Ouray Colorado to Elsie
Iola and Harry Lee Riley. Ludene is survived
by 1 sister, Nancy Mingus and 2 brothers,
Freddie Riley and John Jones.
Ludene grew up in Ouray, Colorado where
she married Glenn Allen Smith, “Dutch”
(deceased). They lived briefly in Crested
Butte before moving to Urvan, CO then on
to Grand Junction. At retirement Dutch and
Ludene moved to Montrose.
Ludene was an accomplished seamstress,
but her passion was quilting. She was a
member of the Black Canyon Quilt Club
along with other quilting organizations. She
received multiple ribbons and awards for her
quilts and quilting ability.
Ludene is survived by 6 children, 10
grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at Crippin
Funeral Home chapel on November 25 at 11
AM.
Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory is
assisting the family. 970-249-2121.
