Bonita Faye Smith (Royer), 88, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday May 24, 2025, at the long-term facility she was living in.
She was born on March 25, 1937 in Bonners Ferry, ID to the late Raffaleita (Plumlee) and Homer G Royer.
She grew up in Bonners Ferry where she met and married Dale Harrington Sr in October of 1953 where she went on to have her 3 children Dale, Vicki and Barabara. She would later get divorced and marry 2 more times, to Neal Hayter for a brief time and then meeting her final love Gerald Smith in 1983 and they remained together until he passed away in March of 2009.
Bonita loved her family, gardening, playing poker, puzzles, camping and attending church. She was always taking care of others, first working at the Boundary Community Hospital, then later in group homes with her ladies.
She is survived by her children Dale Jr, Vicki, Barbara (Mike). Her siblings, Larry Royer and 2 sisters Dolores Buck and Linda Callaway. Her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.