Jaqualine “Jackie” Smith

Jaqualine “Jackie” Smith passed away on December 9, 2025.  Jackie was born on May 20, 1937, in Salina, Kansas. She was one of eight children born to Clyde and Ruth (Linkletter) Weckel. She graduated from Salina Central High School in 1955. Jackie married Donolojoe “Joe” Smith on June 22, 1958.  She and her husband had three children and two grandchildren.  They moved to Colorado Springs for a couple of years before moving to Tribune, Ks. where they resided for over 30 years.  After leaving Tribune, they spent a few years in Russell, Kansas. She finally convinced Joe to move back to Salina in 2008, which is where they both grew up.  

Jackie started out as an X-Ray technician in Salina and was later a lab technician while in Tribune. She was an artist working in a variety of mediums: oil painting, stained glass, and wood carving to mention a few. She and Joe belonged to a car club and enjoyed taking trips with the group. On a weekend, you could find them enjoying time at the lake. They owned cabins at Cedar Bluff and later at Kanopolis. Jackie was a member of a bridge club and often hosted the club. She later loved playing online with her sisters. The “Weckel Family” reunion was a highlight every year. The first reunion was in 1973, then once parents were gone they continued reunion from 1977-2006 giving Jackie an opportunity to travel. A new location for the reunion was chosen every year, and they traveled from Las Vegas to Washington, DC, and of course Cedar Bluff cabin to name a few. Her grandchildren were another great source of pride and joy in her life.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five siblings, and a son. Survivors include son, Eric (Lisa) Smith; grandchildren, Colby & Dylan Smith; daughter, Brenda Smith; and sisters, Pat Robinson & Faye Bright.

A Celebration of Life will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Old Chicago Restaurant , 214 S. Santa Fe, Salina.

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