Howard Smidt
May 29, 2010
Howard joined his parents in Heaven on May 29, 2010.
A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, June 3, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Central Iowa.
Howard was born June 7, 1944 in Forrest City, Iowa the son of Minnie and Darius Smidt.
He is survived by his daughter, Kim (Mike) Hughes and two-stepgrandchildren, Kayla and Dylan Hughes; three brothers, Russell, Raymond and Ronnie Smidt; sister, Sharon Levenhagen and many nieces and nephews.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents.
Howard loved spending time with his daughter and son-in-law. He also loved camping, fishing, mushroom hunting and working outdoors. He was always helping his friends and neighbors.
Howard was greatly loved and will be sorely missed.
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dennis martin
06/08/2010
will greatly be missed. the great times that we had bowling together.
sonya mccollum
06/04/2010
Kim- I am so sorry for your loss. I know no words to say other than my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your father was a good man.
Sharon & Lee Levenhagen
06/03/2010
Howard was a great brother and friend. Really going to miss those visits and long telephone chats and mushroom advice.
Holly Crivaro
06/02/2010
Kim, Michael and family -
There are no words to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Peck
06/01/2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time.
Angie and Jonathan Fowler
06/01/2010
Kim and family- Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Your dad will be missed.
Russell Smidt
06/01/2010
Howard was a wonderful brother and will be missed very much.
Teresa R.
05/31/2010
Kim and family - you are in my prayers. I know there are no words that can fill the loss you are feeling. my most heartfelt sympathies to all of you. Teresa
Angie and Jonathan
05/31/2010
Kim and family, We are praying for you. Your dad will live on with all our memories; and there are many. He will be missed. We love you girl!