Patricia Joye "Pat" Smith
November 30, 2014
Pat Smith, 82, was born January 18, 1932, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Opal Van Hoesen. She passed away at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines on November 30, 2014.
Pat was a longtime member of Easton Place United Methodist Church, Des Moines City Bowling Board, and past Worthy Matron of Eastern Star. She was a charter member and past president of the Friends of the Library for the Blind. She also received the Governor’s Volunteer Award for Brailling.
Pat had a great love for butterflies and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and reading. She also spent time solving puzzles such as crossword, jigsaw, and Sudoku.
Patricia is survived by her children, James W. Barton of Canton, OH, Robert L. Smith (Linda J.) of Olathe, KS, Paul L. Smith of Grinnell, Jackie Walkwitz of Des Moines, Patricia L. Eslinger of Des Moines, and James L. Smith (Kimberly A.) of Pleasant Hill; 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, as well as an extended family and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Jack Leroy Smith and son, David M. Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
In loving memory of Patricia, memorial contributions may be made to the Iowa Department of the Blind – Friends of the Library.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Karen Collins
12/03/2014
Jackie and family:
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mom.
You are all be in my prayers during this time.
Peggy Chong
12/03/2014
I met Pat through the Friends of the Library for the Blind. There was no harder worker or one that would take on any job that needed to be done. She gave with all her heart. I will miss you Pat.
Kay Eshelman
12/02/2014
Pat was a warm and wonderful person. She took what God gave her on this earth with grace and responsibility.
Pat, rest in peace. Job well done!
Monica Smith and Harry Nguyen
12/02/2014
We are so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed chatting with Pat at family gatherings. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Angela Graham
12/02/2014
I was so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. I have known Pat many years as a fellow Braillist. She will be greatly missed.
Linda & Clarence
12/02/2014
So sorry to hear of Pat's passing, she will be greatly missed. Our condolences to her family.
We go way back to when we attended Easton Place.
Carolyn Farrell-Moody
12/01/2014
I've known Pat for approximately 8 years now and really enjoyed her company....she was a faithful, loyal lodge sister and will be greatly missed.