Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Romana Smith Obituary
April 23, 1937 - April 18, 2010
Romana Marie Smith of Vancouver, WA, passed away on April 18, 2010. She was born in Portland, OR to Frank and Esther (Schelb) Masco, the oldest daughter of nine children.
She was musically talented, playing in the junior symphony before majoring in music at the University of Portland. There she met her first husband, Leon Robertson, and within five years of marriage had four children.
After her husband passed away in 1976, Romana married Timothy Smith, who adored her every day of their 30-year marriage.
Romana continued her love of music, playing viola in the Vancouver Symphony, mandolin in the Portland Mandophonic Orchestra, and piano on her baby grand in her home. She enjoyed traveling, camping, and girl's getaway weekends with family and friends. She was fond of sitting in her back yard on summer nights with her husband, Tim, and getting together for holidays, barbecues and impromptu meals with her family and friends.
Romana faced substantial adversity in her life with courage
and strength. She was warm and loving, proud of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild, and spoiled the many feline members of her household that always seemed to surround her.
She worked hard all her life, and after retiring a few years ago, eventually started to accept that it was OK to sit back, read a book, and enjoy other leisurely pursuits.
Romana is survived by her loving husband, Tim; daughter Heather; sons, Kris, Randy and Kerry; grandchildren, Meghan, David, Christopher, Nicohle, Devin, Solveig, Kelsey, and Carly; great-grandchildren, Austin and Adeline; brothers, Matt, Bill and Charley; sisters, Rosalie, Marlene and Judy; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and their children.
Preceding her passing were her mother, Esther; father, Frank; brother, Hal; sister, Marie; and first husband, Leon.
Funeral services will be on Mon., April 26, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. at Park Hill Cemetery, 5915 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA. Friends, family and acquaintances are invited to celebrate Romana's life in a memorial service to follow the service from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 15719 NE 25th Street, Vancouver, WA 98684.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Romana Smith
April 26, 2010
I last remember Ro waving from the train. What a great visit we had. She isn't gone because she will always be in my heart. Mom and Ro are having a blast shopping the Malls of Heaven. Thank you Tim for understanding my absence. We love you,
Nancy and Feliciano Ahumada
Linda O'Malia
April 25, 2010
Dear Tim and Family: Ro was always special, with a warm smile for all. We will miss her in Portland as well as Vancouver. I'm glad to hear she relaxed into her retirement years and enjoyed them. My condolences to you and your family.
Jerry & Arlene Weed
April 25, 2010
Tim and family, we are so sorry for the loss of Ro. She was such fun to be with, always with kind words about everyone. The T-shirts, water guns and fun things you both brought to Tollefson family reunion brought joy to all who attended. We will all miss her greatly.
Liz & Denny Lane
April 24, 2010
Dear Tim, the Masco Family and all those that so loved Romana,
We were so sorry and saddened to hear the news about Romana. She was always such a joy to be around, with her lovely smile for everyone. Mother's Skip and the river gathering will not be the same.
How you can show support
Kim and all your friends at Juliano's
April 23, 2010
Tim,
We are saddened by the loss of your friend and wife. She always had a positive outlook and a smile on her face. Our thoughts are with you.
Rush
April 23, 2010
My condolences to the family. Romana was obviously a very special and beautiful person.
Sue Coates
April 22, 2010
I have lost a very dear, long-time friend. Ro & I go back 20 years--we were stand partners both at the VSO and at Clark College Symphony Orch. Our joke was I will turn every page and mark every bowing if she would enlarge our music (geriatric size!) . She worked hard to be the best musician she could be and loved the viola (good choice!) and orchestra.
Ro never failed to brighten my day with her gentle spirit and warm personality.
You were so blessed Tim to have such a loving marriage to this incredible woman.
I will miss her so much.
Gwen Hall Davis
April 22, 2010
Tim, I'm so sorry for your loss. Romana was such a sweet, and caring person. She will be missed by all who knew her. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Gwen Hall Davis
Linda & Harold Steele
April 22, 2010
We will miss Romana, how she loved being with her friends and playing a little poker on Mother's skip. She will always be with us.
Showing 1 - 9 of 9 results
Make a Donation
in Romana Smith's name
Memorial Events
for Romana Smith
People and places connected with Romana
Vancouver, WA
The Columbian
Recent Obituaries
How to support Romana's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Romana Smith's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
