Lucille (Hoefs) Smith

Lucille Smith, 90, West Fargo, ND passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at St. Catherine’s South in Fargo, ND.

Lucille Mae Hoefs was born August 19, 1934 at Lidgerwood, ND to William and Anna Marie (Willprecht) Hoefs. She was raised on a farm near Lidgerwood, attended country school and graduated from Lidgerwood High School. She continued her schooling at Valley City State College. Lucille married Vern Smith on April 21, 1958. They lived at Verona, ND and Valley City, ND before settling in West Fargo. She worked for Crary Manufacturing and later Braaten Cabinets.  Lucille retired in 1993.

Lucille enjoyed cooking, entertaining, reading and gardening. She enjoyed camping at Itasca for the steam threshers reunion. She was active in her church and served as secretary at St. Andrew Lutheran for a few years.

She is survived by her husband, Vern; daughter, Jovinae (Skip) Bohn; daughter-in-law, Dana Meyer-Smith; four grandchildren, Heather Bohn, Christina Bohn, Lucas Smith and Brie Smith; sisters-in-law, Francis Busche and Phyllis Smith; and many nieces and nephews.

Lucille was preceded in death by a son, Brad Smith; siblings, Randy Hoefs, Wilbert Hoefs, Virginia Long, Iva Prudlik as well as her parents.

Memorial Service: Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11 AM at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, West Fargo with visitation one hour prior.

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Burial: Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Lidgerwood.

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