Theodore H. Smith

Theodore H. “Ted” Smith, 89, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at the VA Living & Rehab Center in Des Moines.

Ted was born June 7, 1922, in Des Moines, to Percy and Sylvia (Fischer) Smith. He honorably served in the U.S. Army during WWII and earned a Purple Heart. Ted retired from the Des Moines Public Schools where he worked as a custodian. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion.

Ted is survived by his sons, Tom and Tim Smith; grandchildren, Sherri (Kelly) Riggan, Craig (Jodi) Smith, and Trevor and Hunter Smith; great-grandchildren, Kortney, Keegan and Bethany Riggan, and Payton and Kylie Smith; sister, Sarah; and his special friend, Margaret. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, two brothers, and a sister.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m., Monday, June 11, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605Lyon Street, followed by burial at Avon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the VA Living and Rehab Center.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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