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In Memoriam: Jean Marie Vargo-Smith (Aug. 12, 1949 – Aug. 17, 2021)

Jean Vargo-Smith passed away peacefully on Aug. 17 at the age of 72 in Woodburn, Oregon. She was born on Aug. 12, 1949 to Mortimer and Lila Collis in Stockton, California.

Some of Jean’s hobbies included gardening and painting rocks. Jean enjoyed being a pre-school teacher at Benedictine Nursing Center.

Jean is survived by her husband of
10 1/2 years, Ronnie William Smith of Woodburn Oregon; her children, Isobel, Michael and Brian; mother, Lila; sister, Pam; and two grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father Mortimer.

A Rosary was held on Aug. 27 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Catholic Church. The rite of committal followed immediately thereafter at Calvary Cemetery. Assisting the family is Unger Funeral Chapel – Mt. Angel.