Cathy Jo (Boyle) Smith, 65, of Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Cathy was born January 25, 1960, in Great Falls, Montana, the daughter of Edward Garrett Boyle and Jeanette Jo (Triepke) Boyle. Cathy grew up in Nebraska and Montana before migrating to Arizona.
She married David Leroy Smith in Apache Junction, Arizona on November 2, 1996, where they resided their entire married life. Cathy was known for her friendliness and ability to connect easily with others, which helped her to form lasting relationships with many throughout her life. Cathy enjoyed shopping for good deals, spending time with her dog Buffy, preparing meals and hosting gatherings for family and friends. She was always looking forward to her next adventure. Her kind and generous spirit will be dearly missed.
Cathy worked for Arnold Machinery Co., a construction and mining equipment company located in Phoenix, Arizona from September 2017 up until the time of her passing. She had varying responsibilities over the years, but her main focus was on Product Service Support, Billing, and Warranty Support. Her work ethic, determination and positive attitude made a lasting impression on her colleagues and the company.
Cathy is survived by her husband, David Leroy Smith, stepson Colin (Jada) Smith of Chandler, Arizona, brothers, Ronnie (Estrellita) Boyle of Fairbanks, Alaska; Randy (Peggy) Boyle of Glendale, Arizona; Leroy Boyle of Mesa, Arizona; and, Terry Boyle of Seattle, Washington; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by step-grandchildren Tabitha and William Naegele of Chandler, Arizona.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward Garrett Boyle and Jeanette Jo (Triepke) Boyle, and brother, Gary Dean Boyle.
A Celebration of Life Reception will be scheduled at a later date.
Arrangements were cared for by Superstition Funeral Service located at 398 East Old West Highway, Apache Junction, AZ 85119.
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