Dean Smith
October 25, 2008
Dean A. Smith, 75, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Eastside Church of the Nazarene, 1451 E. 25th St., Des Moines with burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St., Des Moines.
Dean was born March 12, 1933 in Lake Mills, IA to John Sr. and Agnes Smith and grew up in Nora Springs, IA. He worked as a freight conductor for Rock Island Railroad. After his retirement, he worked for Iowa Realty in Altoona. Dean was a member of Eastside Church of the Nazarene and was an avid golfer.
Dean is survived by his wife, Carol; children, David (Beth) Smith, Daniel (Cathy) Smith, Sherry (Ron) Lawlor and Larry (Shelly) Smith; three sisters, Ila Cole, Nadine Behne and LaVonne Benson; two brothers, Charles and Roger Smith; 13 grandchildren, Ian, Emily and Abby Smith, Christopher (Christina), Sara, Joshua, Joseph, Samuel, Thomas, Lydia and Maggie Lawlor and Aaron and Olivia Smith; and one great-grandchild, Katherine Lawlor. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and a sister.
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Dave Childers
10/28/2008
Carol & Family---our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in these days and hours. The journey of our families from Hillcrest Drive some 45 years ago is most fascinating. God has used your family to touch my family and my life. Dean was certainly part of the story and I will miss his smile and humor and encouragement along life's journey. Be assured of our love and prayers in this season of your loss. Dave & Barb Childers
Craig Block
10/27/2008
Sorry to hear of Dean's passing. I know he is much happier. I have fond memories of playing golf with Dean & Dick and will never forget watching Dean walk off the distance of a putt and saying its only 80 feet it ought to go. We will be praying for all of you through this time of loss and that God will provide a peace that no other can give you. Craig Block