Phillip "Jerry" Smith
October 20, 2011
Jerry Smith, 78, passed away at Iowa Methodist Medical Center on October 21, 2011 after a five year battle with various illnesses, including cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. with visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Berean Assembly of God Church, 5299 E. University Ave. in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Private interment will be at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.
Jerry was born January 11, 1933 in Newton, Iowa. A lifelong resident of Des Moines and Pleasant Hill, he retired after 40 years as a mechanic for Freightliner of Des Moines.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Della Smith; daughter, Phyllis Smith (Jim Boland); son, Rick (Robi) Smith; granddaughters, Venessa (Jeremy) McConkey, Valerie (Mark) Mullin, and Vania Boland; grandson, James Boland; and brothers, Marvin (Ros) Smith and Jack (Theresa) Smith.
Jerry’s life was greatly enriched by his grandchildren, friends, and family. When his children were little, he enjoyed coaching little league. He also enjoyed dancing and watching football and baseball. Jerry could fix anything and he was always available to help out his friends and family.
The family wishes to thank the Pulmonary Group, Dr. Schneider, Dr. Shreck and his nurses, and all the staff on Younkers 8.
Memorial contributions to Autism Speaks, 5455 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2250, Los Angeles, CA 90036 or electronically at autismspeaks.org or to American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004 or electronically at lungusa.org are requested in lieu of flowers.
Duane and Jackie Patterson
10/28/2011
We received notice of Jerry's passing. We are sorry to hear of the news. Jerry was always in good sprits and fun to be around and will be missed by all that knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ken and Linda Ballard
10/27/2011
We recieved notice of Jerry's passing from Maybelle Rogers. We are sorry to hear of the news. Jerry worked with me a Freightlinner Trucks. He was always in good sprits and fun to have around. He was always a good friend and will be missed by family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. All of our lives are better for having spent time with Jerry. God bless you and your family.
The Ballards
ken and Linda
Sharon Crookshank and David Nodsle
10/24/2011
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Joni Armstrong
10/23/2011
So sorry to hear about Jerry's passing. I enjoyed seeing and getting to talk to him when he was at James's house when I would come over. He sure was a fighter. Our prayers and sympathy to your family. ~Mark and Joni Armstrong