Smith, LaVerne age 92, of Anoka, formerly of Richfield. Retired music teacher at MacPhail Center and Normandale College. Preceded in death by parents, Einar and Agnes Baarsen, and sisters, Esther Wennerstrom and Dolores Sjoberg. Survived by daughters, Janet ( Jim ) Carmichiel and Diane Semo; 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; sister, Joyce Schwartz, and by nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Monday, (October 19), at 11:00 AM at Woodlake Lutheran Church, 7525 Oliver Ave. S, Richfield. Visitation is one hour prior to service at the church. Interment Lakewood. Memorials to Woodlake Lutheran Church. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 morrisnilsen.com