Todd R. Smith
November 25, 2011

"We are so thankful for todd robert smith in our lives for over 5yrs.after sam heits death we all knew that love is short on earth but not in our hearts.he is like jims older brother,bills companion,day to day,my best friend.i used to call him my bodyguard when i snuck out to the forest laker or legion. Ha!! He made me clean out my whole house and not be a horder. The scrape $$$ turned out to keep us all happy. God is in charge and im so at peace that i know this isnt all there is"please. Keep in touch with us all!!! Love carla"

"I would like to share with you my last visit I had with my Brother Todd�?��?� I had spoke with Todd early in the day on Friday and he said he was going to come over. We heard the dirt bike coming down the road, Kaitlyn and I were so excited to see him. He stopped at the neighbors before our house and we were a little disappointed when he drove by because we had not seen him in awhile. When he arrived I remember thinking how happy and healthy he looked. So full of life. He came in with a big smile and played with �??Little Lady�?�. That was the nickname that he had given to his niece, Kaitlyn. He handed her one of the blocks that they were playing with and Kaitlyn spontaneously said �??Sank you Todd�??. This made Todd very happy and he laughed with joy. I then showed him how Kaitlyn was working on her flashcards. He got tears in his eyes and gave her and I that big Todd smile. He was SOOOO proud to be her Uncle. During our visit he got to see how much she had grown and all that she had learned since the last time that he saw her. We spent time catching up and talking about the new baby on the way. Todd was worried about my pregnancy complications and asked me �??Are you going to die?�?� This was classic Todd, worrying about others. I reassured him and said, �??No Todd, I am not going to die. I�??ll be fine.�?� He was very excited about the thought of being an Uncle again. A short while later it was time for him to go. He said �??Goodbye little lady, Uncle will see you later�?�. Than he walked down the stairs and before he shut the door he said �??Love you Sis�?�. and I said �??I love you Todd�?�. He than closed the door and he was gone. After he left I couldn�??t stop thinking about how happy and joyful he was. He was so angelic. I just remember thinking �??Wow, what a fulfilling visit.�?? It made me feel so full and content to see my Brother happy. It was indescribable, like no other visit we had had before. Looking back, I don�??t know what I would do now without that gift. Many of us have siblings and when we think back on when we were little, it is those memories with our siblings that shape us as children and it helps to mold us into the adults we are today. Thank you Todd for your unconditional love. And for all of the help you gave me. Thank you for telling me �??It must suck to be miserable�?� when I was sweating the small stuff and a special thank you to you for all of the brotherly torture you inflicted upon me. I am the person I am today because of it. Todd, I have always been so very PROUD to be your Sister, no matter what. I have always been fiercely protective of you for this reason. I love you so much. I feel lost without you here and I feel as though a part of me is gone. I will miss your smile, your laugh and all the stories you told me (even the head shaking ones). I will also miss your need to get a rise out of people, your visits and also your phone calls. I will even miss your impatience anytime you had to wait for anything. And that sense of humor. I loved that sense of humor. How am I going to explain that sense of humor to my kids? I love that you lived for the moment and that you didn�??t sweat the small stuff. I will miss you forever and will remember you fondly when I hear one of the many songs that you liked as well as all of the other beautiful memories that will pop into my mind over time. I will see you again someday. Thanks for the memories. I will never forget you. Thank you for being my Brother. Love Always, your Sis, Elisa "

"Todd you will be missed by everyone who had the chance to meet you. Thanks for always trying to put a smile on everyones face. The Blackledge Farm will never be the same without you. "

"I did not have the pleasure of knowing Todd for very long. I met him this last summer when he offered to help me fix up a few dirt bikes i had. I soon learned what kind of passion Todd had for riding and helping others with asking nothing in return. He was down to earth. If someone was down and out he would find a way to cheer you up like wear a wig or draw a off the wall cartoon image. He kept it simple, honest and would let you know if your in the wrong in a way that would bring you closer as friends. tell you to stop being so gangster or give you a nickname lino. I'm going to miss bumming him a smoke and hearing him tell me big bird kicked my ass. Peace be with you Todd this will be a lesser place with you not around. Allways your friend Shawn"

"ill never forget living in the same apartment building and you banging on the floor with a broom telling me to be quite, and i lived below you!!! i feel you deserved so much more out of life, but then i guess its out of our hands..while your up there tell steve i said hi..ill miss you.."

"Elisa, Helene, and Terry.......way back in the day you were once like my second family. Todd was like my big brother, treated my like his little sister, always picking on me and Elisa. He would do anything for just about anyone. He was definitely one of a kind and I will forever cherish the memories that were made. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. With all my love!"

"Todd, I will always miss you. You gave me a nickname that will stick forever. I will never forget you man you were a great friend and one day I hope to see you again. "

"I have way to many memories to just list one. Todd had a hugege heart and would be there for any of his friends at the drop of a dime. I will miss all the good times we had together but I will cherish them. And you will never be forgotten . Love. And respect"

"This may sound silly�?� but I ALWAYS knew when Todd was around... Whether it was the sound of his dirt bike, or the four wheeler or the loud car buzzing around the corner�?�. But, this last Friday was Special, we had not seen Todd in a while, but of course he made his way over just to say hello and of course gave the dogs (our big protector's that wouldn�??t even bark when he came in the yard) their pats, threw a couple sticks and smiled at our girls. He always filled us in on his "latest news" and this time had "extra special news of his sister's pregnancy (He lit up like a Christmas tree with the sharing of this news!) and then like the wind, he came and went�?�Off to his "sister's for a long overdue visit). We had no way of knowing that this would be our last visit�?�. Todd was unique in many ways�?� He loved children and animals and he had a "Good Heart." He always had time to say hello, smile, or just share a story. While reflecting this last week, I think the lesson to be learned is to slow down and enjoy those around you because we just never know when the "visit" may be our last. We always told Todd to "Stay out of trouble�?� and he always smiled and told us he would" �?� I believe in my heart that he is now in the hands of the Lord and that the heaven's just got a lot louder! As neighbors' to the Smith's we will miss Todd's visits, mechanical questions, smiles and just knowing he is around. We cannot express in words how deeply saddened we are by your loss. Just know that you are in our Thoughts and Prayers daily and that if you need anything-Please call-we will be here-Love Charlie, Annette, Serena and Jillian Smith "

"Todd was a one of a kind person. Even with his rugged outside and ways I know Todd had a huge heart. We shared alot of our love for motorized vehicles. We have a ton of great memories that will never die in my mind and heart. Todd you will be greatly missed. Say hello to everyone else up there for me..... My prayers are with the family in this very tough time.... God Bless!"

"It makes me smile to remember the sparkle in Todd's eye when he looked at his niece Kaitlyn. Miss you Todd - growing up you were like a big brother to me. Love you"