"Mh jincrtr nongoksnves yo yhr rige snf gamy. Nsu hr trsy in pesce n"
In loving memory of
Jack L. Smith
November 2, 2009
Jack Lewis Smith was born on August 1, 1927 in Riverton, Iowa, the son of Warren E. and Opal E. (Lewis) Smith. Jack entered into eternal peace on November 2, 2009 at Elm Heights Care Center following a brave battle with cancer.
Jack's early years were spent in the Shenandoah area. Jack attended the Shenandoah Schools and graduated from Shenandoah High School. On June 12, 1946 Jack joined the United States Air Force and served his country as a Sergeant in Korea and Japan during WWII. He was later honorably discharged on November 19, 1947.
On June 14, 1986 Jack was united in marriage to Dorothy Kuper in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The couple made their home in Shenandoah.
Jack owned and operated Smith Standard in Shenandoah for some 47 years. He later worked at Hallett Materials and for Jay Drug until his retirement. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, the American Legion Post #88, and the First United Methodist Church. Some of his interests included spending time with his grandchildren, wife, and dog "Bitsy". He also had a passion for watching college football, with the Iowa Hawkeye's being his favorite team. Jack was also known around town for his sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his son Mark Smith, infant daughter Terri Lea Smith, his parents, a sister Joyce, and brothers John Rex, and Warren, Jr.
Those left to honor his memory include his loving wife Dorothy; children, Janet Larabee and husband Craig of Lincoln, NE, Robin Petty and husband Scott of Washington, IA, Gary Cooper and wife Anne of Arlington, SD, and Carol Cooper of Grand Island, NE; grandchildren Tim Smith and wife Traci of Shenandoah, IA, Brian Smith and wife Maggie of Blair, NE, Jacque Buller and husband Ryan, Melissa Krouse and husband Jeremy, Kari Larabee, Scott Larabee all of Lincoln, NE, Jessica Howell and husband T.J. of Washington, IA, Caitlinn Petty of Tennessee, Sara Cooper of Lincoln, NE, Joey Cooper of Kansas City, MO, and Cory Cooper of Lake Norden, SD; great-grandchildren Colton Smith, Hallie Buller, Emily Krouse, and 2 additional on the way.
Jack had many friends and was loved by all who knew him. He had a second family with the employees at Jay Drug. He will be greatly missed.
Memorials may be directed to the Shenandoah Medical Center Hospice, Elm Heights Care Center, or The American Legion Post #88.
Tributes
"OH MY GOSH I MISSED THIS NICE LOVELY MAN WHO ALWAYS DELEIVER OUR MEDICINE AT THE DOOR WHO WILL ALWAYS REACH DOWN AND PAT AND RUB OUR DOG TUMMY AND TALK TO HER AS WE DIDNT KNOW IT WAS HIM WHO HAS PASSED AWAY UNTIL WE GOT SATURDAY PAPER FOR SOME REASON WE HEARD OF THE NAME JACK SMITH BUT WASNT SURE WHO HE REALLY IS UNTIL WE READ HIS OBITUARIES IN SATURDAY PAPER OUR HEART WAS HURT BY THIS WE SURELY MISS HIM AND HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN GOD BLESS HIS WIFE AND THE FAMILY MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU LOVE ALWAYS FRIEND I AM A DEAF LADY WHO LIVE AT 1110 WEST LOWELL AVE WITH MY AUNT MARILYN KAY PARMAN SHENANDOAH IOWA WE BOTH GONNA MISS JACK BECAUSE OF HIS SENSE OF HUMOR WHEN WE BUMP INTO EACH OTHER TRYING TO SIGN MY NAME ON THE CLIPBOARD I SEND ELECTRIC SHOCK IN HIS ARM FROM NOT PICKING UP MY FEET AND HE WOULD JUST LAUGH HIS HEAD UP THE STORM HE LOVE TO TEASE ME AND MY AUNT"
"My deepest condolences for the family and friends of jack smith i knew mark too they were very nice always to others i have fond memories of th old gas station used ot get a pop there inside on hot days in the 60s jack was always good to us kids that you dont forgot! he will be missed my prayers with the family and friends steven golden and family god bless!goodbye old friend!"
"Dorothy, We're SO saddened to hear of Jack's death. Also so sorry we didn't even know he was ill; we've been out of town for some time and I guess we just didn't get the news. He was such a nice man; we both thought so highly of him. I remember his taking time to go out to Gardenview and take my dad for rides. We always enjoyed visiting with him when he delivered for Jays. Wish we could have sent him a card. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers. J.C. and Mary"
" JACK WAS A MAN OF FEW WORDS BUT LIKED HIS HUMOR AND LIKED TO VISIT WITH HIS CLIENTS AND KNOW THEY WERE OK ON HIS MEDICINE DELIVERY FROM JAYS DRUG. HE REALY ENJOYED HIS WORK AND TOOK IT SERIOUS. WAS LIKED BY ALL. JACK YOU WILL BE MISSED. GOD BLESS AND BE WITH YOU AS YOU TRAVEL HOME I REMEMBER JACK WHEN HE WAS WITH THE SERVICE STATION DOWNTOWN, ALWAYS SAYING HELLO AND GIVING YOU FULL SERVICE. GREAT GUY."
"With our deepest sympathy ,may God be with you at this difficult time."
"Dorothy & Family. I was so sorry to hear about Jack. I first met Jack in 1965 and always knew he could be a jokester, and both of us did our best to keep up the jiving on going over the years. My sympathy's for your loss Dorothy, Jack would want you to stay strong and keep on going. I will certainly miss him, but I won't miss him leaning on my door buzzer waiting for me to get his lil darling Bitsy. At times he could be just plain ornery!!! "
"We are so terribly sorry to hear about Jack's passing. I have wonderful memories of my "uncle Jack" when I was a child. I just wanted to express our sympathy to Jack's family....our family....we are truly sorry for his loss."
"My deepest sympathy to the family of Jack Smith. Jack was a good friend to the Meyerholtz family for so many years. We will remember him fondly and miss him greatly."
"So sorry that Jack is gone. He was such fixture to this community and will be really missed. My symphathies."
"So sorry to hear of the passing of Jack. He was such a tremendous support to my mother when she was taking care of Bill after Aunt Joyce's passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers."