This memorial website was to honor the memory of Alma Ann Smith, who was murdered at the age of only 19 by Gary Ridgway, the "Green River killer" in Seattle, Washington State.
Born on August 1, 1964, in Walla Walla, Alma dropped out of school at about age 17 and went back and forth between Seattle, where her father lived, and Walla Walla, where her mother resided. Her full life story is on the "Her Life" link of this website.
The webmaster is of no relation to the family, but she wanted Alma to be remembered for being a kind and generous young woman, who, though she was troubled, had many friends and was loved by all of them. Ridgway cut short a life that could have been turned around; no doubt Alma would have stopped living the "street life" on her own, but he made sure she would never achieve that opportunity.
Rest in peace, Alma.
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I remember when I last saw Alma. It was at camp whooten in 6th grade which was the camp all 6th graders went to up in the mountains. Mikki, I was sad when you came over and told me what happened. She was a good person and I'm sure she became an angel that has watched over you. Sorry for your loss and I'm sure you still miss her.
I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE!
THIS IS MORE ABOUT HOW SHE DIED THAN WHO SHE WAS AND THE PICTURE LOOKS LIKE A STUPID MUGSHOT
Clarkston Wa. I was sent to the Walla Walla detention center. there I met Alma. We liked each other, after four days I was released. We shared a farewell kiss. I wrote her later with no response. I never heard of her again, until I saw the story of the GRK. I am so sorry.
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I remember when I last saw Alma. It was at camp whooten in 6th grade which was the camp all 6th graders went to up in the mountains. Mikki, I was sad when you came over and told me what happened. She was a good person and I'm sure she became an angel that has watched over you. Sorry for your loss and I'm sure you still miss her.
Alma and I were friends in grade school she was a very sweet girl as I remember we lost contact after 6th grade as went off to different jr high schools I would always think about her and then I heard her name in one of the stories about the green river murders and it broke my heart I will always remember her sweetness rest in peace my friend
Young girls
I have nothing but fond memories of Alma , as young girls, i remember sitting on my sister Suzanne couch, chatting with her, we couldnt have been more than 16 or so.
She was kind and like all of us in the late 70s trying to find our way in the world.
I think of her often , and how it could have been anyone of us.
She will forever be in our memories and missed.
Even after all these years , I believe she is with GOD and all who died to young.
Joyce Baldwin Gillespie Hill