Ross Alan Smith
May 16, 2013
Ross Alan Smith, 49, passed away suddenly on May 16, 2013 at his home in Norwalk. The family will receive friends from 3-7 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Hamilton on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 20, 2013 at 11 am at New Life Lutheran Church, 4380 Wakonda Drive in Norwalk. Burial will take place at a later date in Greene, Iowa.
Ross was born September 28, 1963 to Robert Smith and Margaret (Kruse) Smith in Charles City, Iowa. He grew up in Greene, Iowa and attended Greene Community School where he participated in music and many sports. Following high school, Ross attended Iowa State University and received his degree in Accounting. He worked as a CPA for 27 years at Deloitte & Touche and Roth & Company.
Ross was a devoted husband and father. He loved attending his children’s activities and in recent years made numerous trips to Wisconsin and Iowa State to visit them. At home, he enjoyed grilling and making meals for family and friends. Ross loved watching sports, sitting on the deck, and taking walks with Lisa. He also enjoyed traveling with his family and friends.
Ross was a dear friend to many. He was an avid Iowa State fan and spent many weekends cheering on the Cyclones with his Clone to the Bone Club. He took over 20 trips to the Big 12 Championship with the group.
Ross is survived by his wife, Lisa (Wunsch) Smith; two children, Elizabeth and Erik Smith; mother, Margaret (Kruse) Smith; brothers, Randy (Jayne) Smith, Ron (Jane) Smith, Ryan (Karen) Smith; sister, Rhonda (Brad) Rottler; and grandmother, Hilda Kruse. He was also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Ross was preceded in death by his father, Robert Smith; and grandparents, John Kruse, and Lula and Leslie Smith.
In lieu of flowers, memorials will be directed by the family to New Life Lutheran Church and the Iowa State Men’s Basketball Program. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Debra Uhlenhopp-Abele
05/18/2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. So many great memories of our two families getting together when we were growing up.
Wendy Robinson
05/18/2013
Dear Lisa,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Wendy Robinson
Marlyn & Sharon
05/18/2013
Thoughts and prayers to you,Lisa,Elizabeth and Erik. Our hearth felt sympathy to all the family!
Rich and Leesa Stoffers
05/18/2013
Words seem so shallow at a time like this, but please know we are thinking of you and that we express our heartfelt sympathy. We are grateful for the kindness and friendship that Erik and your whole family has shared with Jake. God bless.
Karla Jones
05/17/2013
Lisa, My heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family during this difficult time. I am praying for peace and comfort for you in the days to come!
Tod & Sandi Miller
05/17/2013
Lisa and family, It is so hard to imagine what you are all going through. We know that you have a lot of great memories. Keep them close to your heart. We're all missing Ross. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Prayers for all of you!
Paula Jo Ubben
05/17/2013
My heartfelt sympathy to Lisa, Elizabeth and Erik; Margaret, Randy, Ronnie, Ryan and Rhonda and all of your families. Ross was very talented and he will be remembered for his many accomplishments, as well as his dedication to his family and friendships in life.
Cindy Brinkman
05/17/2013
So sorry for your loss. Such a shame. Be strong. Much sympathy.
Rae Jean (Lauber) Ulrichs
05/17/2013
So sorry to hear of Ross passing away so sudden like. May the love and support of family and friends help you through this difficult time.
Pamela and Jon Maier
05/17/2013
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the love and support of family and friends carry you through this unimaginably difficult time. We love you.
Karl & Jan Knock
05/17/2013
We are so sorry for your loss. We've been clients and friends of Ross since Dick Sharpnack introduced us in the '80's. While we may have only occasionally met you, Lisa and Erik, we know a little about both of you and Elizabeth because of loving and proud comments Ross made about you over the years. Our thoughts are with each of you in this difficult time.
Don & Sue Wunsch
05/17/2013
Lisa, words cannot express our deepest sympathies to you, Elizabeth and Erik. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and know that Ross will be dearly missed.
MaryAnn Strawhacker
05/17/2013
Lisa,
There are no words that can begin to express my sympathy. Know I am thinking of you and your family and praying for comfort and peace both now and in the days to come.
Seth Vander Tuig
05/17/2013
Lisa, Elizabeth, Erik, & other family: You are all in our thoughts and prayers in these difficult days ahead. -The Eastern Iowa Vander Tuig's
Robin Olberding
05/17/2013
Lisa- My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.