Eva Belle Smith was born November 2, 1949 as Eva Belle Shephard. She was born in Paradise, Calif. to Alice and Gene Shephard. The family moved back to Humboldt shortly after Eva’s birth.

Eva attended Eureka schools and met her husband, Randy Smith while attending a class in High School. Randy said as soon as he saw her beautiful eyes he was hooked.

Eva and Randy settled, worked and raised their boys Scott and Doug in Eureka.

Eva is survived by her husband, Randy Smith, her son Scott Smith [wife Laura] and son Doug Smith; her grandchildren Gillian, Tyler and Eva Smith; her sisters Juanita Gotcher, Darlene Meisner, and Viola Dale; her brother Robert [Bob] Shephard [wife Cherryl]; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Eva loved her cats and had many over the years.

In their retirement years Eva and Randy enjoyed a common hobby of collecting things to be displayed in curio cabinets and throughout their home.

Eva will be greatly missed. We know she will be waiting for us in heaven.

Thank you so much to Sanders Funeral home for their professional care.

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