Larry L. Smith

Larry Lee Smith, 80, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 25, 2017.

He was born October 3, 1936, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Howard and Ellen (Jacobs) Smith. He was employed as a machinist and was an owner of Better Brake and City Brake and Clutch. Larry treasured time spent with his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing cribbage, cards and trap shooting. Larry was a member of American Trap Shooting Association and all the local gun clubs. He was known in Ankeny as “Bumpa” by many of the area children, who he would take shopping or for ice cream with his granddaughters.

Larry is survived by his daughter, Sue Olson (Tim); son, Rod Smith; granddaughters, Riley and Parker; grandson, Skyler (Taylor); and many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ellen Smith and his sisters, Betty, Marg, and Donna.

There will be a visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa Family Services in loving memory of Larry. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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