Dianne Smith

Dianne Smith, 63, from Indianapolis, IN passed away on March 25th, 2015 after succumbing to an eight-month battle with cancer. She was born on October 25th, 1951. She attended Arsenal Technical High School, graduating in 1969. During her senior year, she began her banking career as an employee of Indiana National Bank in Downtown Indianapolis. She ultimately retired from 5/3rd Bank in New Palestine Indiana in 2001. In 1969, Dianne married the love of her life, Jeff Smith. Over the years, they also lived in San Diego, CA, Radcliff, KY, Leesville, LA and Tucson, AZ, moving around while Jeff was on active duty with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army and a civilian employee of Raytheon Missile Systems. Along the way, she raised two children of whom she was immensely proud. Upon Jeff's retirement, the two settled in Lexington, IN, where Dianne had found her dream home. Nothing was more important to Dianne than her family. Her love was unconditional and she became a friend to everyone she met. She was best known for her sunny, loving and caring disposition. She liked to keep busy and was always working on an art project, craft, pottery piece, knitted item, scrapbook, etc; most of which she would give as gifts. She enjoyed being involved with various organizations including craft groups, charity groups and the Girl Scouts where she was a troop leader. She was a prodigious creator of knitted items for a number of charities in Tucson for more than 12 years. She loved spending time near the ocean and exploring national parks and historical sites. She spent a great deal of time and effort researching family history and delighted in discovering new information. She impacted so many lives and will be dearly missed by each one. Dianne is proceeded in death by her parents, Robert and Dulcie Benson and brother Murray Benson. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Jeff Smith; Son, Jeffrey Jr. (Laura) Smith; Daughter, Nicole (Chris) O'Connor; Siblings, Harry (Cheryl) Benson, Robert Benson Jr., Norman (Melody) Benson and Alice Benson.