In loving memory of

Tonya Smith
February 21, 1990 - January 16, 2010

Tonya Smith, age 19, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away on Saturday January 16, 2010 in Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida.
Her memorial service wase held at 1:30 PM Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake with Rev. Carlton Shaw.
Visitation was Friday from 4 to 7 PM at Winter Funeral Home, 414 First St. NW, Buffalo Center, and 1 hour before the service on Saturday at the church.
Tonya Renee?Smith was brought into this world on February 21, 1990, to Mark and Shaun (Farrow) Smith. She was raised in Rake and relocated to Punta Gordo, Florida in 2002.
There she met and fell madly in love with her fiancé Jesse Fox. They were inseparable and spent their time with friends and family. They enjoyed swimming in the ocean, riding motorcycles, fishing, and horseback riding. Together, they loved and cared for their Pit bull, Red Dog, and rescued any pet that needed a good home.
Tonya is survived by her parents: Shaun Smith of Huntley, MN and Mark Smith of Albion, IN; fiancée Jesse Fox of Tallahassee, FL; six sisters: Jessica Jones and special friend Loren Sherman of Ankeny, IA; Jennifer Jones and special friend Shawn Wumkes of Ankeny, IA; Tia Smith of Huntley, MN; Jade Wipplinger of Albert Lea, MN; Jessica Wipplinger of Albert Lea, MN; and Tarryn Smith of Albion, IN; four brothers: Brandon Smith and wife Angel of Georgia; Chandler Smith of Albion, IN; Kayden Smith of Albion, IN; and Joshua Jones of Tallahassee, FL; nephews: Jace and Jaden Smith of Georgia; grandparents: Dick and Leona Farrow of Swea City; Herman English of Red Lake, MN; and William Smith of Albion, IN; and many aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by two grandmothers: Constance Monroe and Racine Smith; her uncle Justus Deegan; and by Charles Dess and Crystal Stone.

Tributes

Betty and Jerry Koestler wrote on Jan 23, 2010:

"Our prayers and thoughts are with you."

Betty Davids wrote on Jan 23, 2010:

"Shaun, Words can hardly express the depth of my sympathy for you on the loss of your daughter Tonya. Just know that I am thinking of you and send warm thoughts your way. Betty"

June Bleess wrote on Jan 22, 2010:

"To all of Tonyas family, My heart goes out to all of you at this difficult time.I work with Leona & my thoughts & prayers are with you.Tonya is a beautiful angel. Love & friendship, June Bleess"

Tom Pilgrim wrote on Jan 22, 2010:

"You've always been a 'bright spot' in my memories Shaun. My thoughts are with you and your family in this time of loss... Please feel that you can call me when you're ready.It would be great to catch up with you!"

Ray and Elly Olson wrote on Jan 22, 2010:

"We are saddened to hear the loss of your daughter Shaun.You are in are thoughts and prayers. May God's grace strengthen you forever and ever."

Kris Siemens wrote on Jan 22, 2010:

"Shawn, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, what a beautiful daughter. My prayers are with you at this time."

Connie Salas wrote on Jan 22, 2010:

"So sorry to hear about your loss. Our deepest sympathy to cousin Shaun, Aunt Leona, and Uncle Dick. Wish we could be there to see you but the weather is not being very cooperative. Connie, Patty, Kenneth, and Kathy and families"

Lysa Vogt wrote on Jan 21, 2010:

"You are a treasure in our hearts forever."

Shawn Vogt wrote on Jan 21, 2010:

"Growing up with Tonya and Tia, and brother Josh, I have many fond memories of hanging out with the girls in the house and watching Josh run his dirty bike around the yard, playing with the pink children's motorized jeep. I wish it wasn't so, to be writing to you for this reason. This tragic loss of a good person. I give you my blessings and pray you well. Tonya will never be forgotten and surely missed."

Goldtrap family wrote on Jan 21, 2010:

"Parents, Grandparents, Family and friends...So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you."

Kenny & Gail Naumann wrote on Jan 21, 2010:

"Dearest Shaun & family, sending you prayers, love & kindness. Naumann/Campbell"

Mary (Frey) Zylstra wrote on Jan 20, 2010:

"Shaun, I was very sad to hear about the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. Mary"

Kenny & Gail Naumann wrote on Jan 20, 2010:

"Dear Shaun & family, sending you much prayer, love & kindness. Naumann/Campbell"

Linda Hazel wrote on Jan 20, 2010:

"We are so sorry for your loss. Tonya was like a daughter to me when she lived with us in Florida. Her smile was contagious and she always was knew how to brighten a room. She is a true Angel!!!I can't even imagine what you are going through but please know that our family will be there to support Shaun , Tia, Jessie, Jenny, Josh and all the family.I ask god everyday to please give her family the strength to get through this. Love Randy, Linda and Harley Hazel, Yorck and Crystal Roemer."

The Hepperly family wrote on Jan 19, 2010:

"To Tonya's family, we were so saddened to hear about Tonyas passing. It has been many years since we had seen her but we often times come across photos of the girls playing, at birthday parties, playing 'Spice Girls', and the time she came to the Monster Trucks in Des Moines with us. She was always so sweet and a joy to have around. Our hearts go out to her family and friends and we pray that you find comfort in your memories."

Allison Roush wrote on Jan 19, 2010:

"I am a friend of Jessica's and please know I am praying for you all."