Obituary of Constance "Connie" Lee DeSmith

Connie DeSmith passed after a long illness in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Connie began her career in electronics at Honeywell. She advanced with a new company, Ramtron, in Research and Development. Connie enjoyed life and had many hobbies. She is survived by her mother, Betty L. Smith, her longtime companion, Ed Helton; two daughters, Karen (Ron) Clark, and Kristi (Bob) Vialpando; two stepchildren, Shawn (Rob), and Steven (Sherry); ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; brother, Bill (Anita) Smith; sister, Judy (Jay) Evans , two nephews, Daniel (Jennifer) & Mark; niece, Amy. She is preceded in death by her father, William H. Smith and husband, Kenneth Speer.Funeral Service, 10:00AM, Saturday, April 19, 2014, at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue. Interment at Fairview Cemetery, 1000 South 26th Street. Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Cemetery Saturday, April 19, 2014 12:00AM Fairview Cemetery 1000 S. 26th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Phone: 719-328-1793 Service Saturday, April 19, 2014 10:00AM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855