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Personal data Jerry Richard Smith 


Household of Jerry Richard Smith

He is married to (Not public).

They got married on May 28, 1966 at Hope Ref. Chr., in proximo, George, Lyon Co., IA, he was 28 years old.


Child(ren):

  1. (Not public)
  2. (Not public)
  3. Michael Aaron Smith  1978-2014


Notes about Jerry Richard Smith

Jerry Richard Smith

Source: Author: Smith, Bonnie, et. al., Title: «u»In and Around George, Iowa 1913-1950«/u», (Publication location: Garretson, SD, Publisher: Sanders Printing Co., Publication date: MMVIII), pgs. 210 & 211, Repository: Dallas TX pub. lib.

[Pg. 210, Col. 2]

"SMITH, RALPH - MAE VEENKER

Ralph was the son of Dick and Anna Geerdes Smith and he married Mae, who was the daughter of Ralph and Fannie Casjens Veenker. After a few years in George, the family moved to the Johnson farm south of town where Ralph had grown up and continued farming until they retired to town. Their son, Jerry, then started farming the place.

Ralph was proud of the horses he used to farm and enjoyed buying and selling them.

As their family grew, Mae didn't always have time to bake bread so Ralph went to town every day"

[photograph of 4 women & 6 men]

[Pg. 211, Col. 1]

"to purchase bread from the George Bakery. The bread and buns received rave notices by everyone who remembers them.

As did most farmers, he raised beef cattle and marketed them at the Sioux City Stockyards.

The Smith family, as shown in the picture, standing, left to right: Norman (m. Janice Van Westen), Charles, Roger (m. Marilyn Klaassen), Carol (m. Judson Schrick). Ronald (m. Bonnie Stubbe) and Jerry (m. Elvira Stubbe); Seated: Muriel (m. Kenneth Grooters), Ralph, Mae and Audrey (m. Norman Grooters). A daughter, Eleanor, died the day of her birth."

Author: NN (family name not known), Mark, Title: "Jerry Smith," (Publication location: George, IA, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: xiv Apr MMXVIII), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188803023/jerry-smith

"Photo [of a man] added by Mark

Jerry Smith Birth 4 Dec 1937 George, Lyon County, Iowa, USA Death 13 Apr 2018 (aged 80) Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa, USA Burial Evergreen Cemetery George, Lyon County, Iowa, USA Memorial ID 188803023

Jerry Smith was born December 4, 1937 at George, IA the son of Ralph and Mae (Veenker) Smith. Jerry grew up on a farm south of George, IA where he attended George Community School. After his graduation in 1956 Jerry worked on the family farm. Jerry served his country in the United States Army as a crew chief for the Army Aviation Corp from 1960-1962 with a tour of service in Vietnam. Upon his discharge Jerry worked in Denver, CO. He was united in marriage to Elvie (Stubbe) Smith on May 28, 1966 at Hope Reformed Church at George. They made their home on the family farm near George. Jerry was a farmer through and through. He loved spending time out on the farm with his dad, his brothers, and his sons. In his younger years he enjoyed golfing, bowling, and playing cards with his friends. Summers spent at their camper at the lakes were fun and relaxing times for him. One of his lesser-known talents was writing poetry. His grandchildren were the greatest joy of his life. He loved spending time with them, especially giving them rides on the tractor or in the combine. Later in life he enjoyed having them give him rides in his golf cart. Jerry was a past REC Director, member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church where he served as a past Elder and Trustee, and was also a Farmer's Elevator board member. For the past few years he was a resident of the George Good Samaritan Society. On April 13, 2018, Jerry died at the age of 80 at the Sanford Hospital in Rock Rapids, IA.

He is survived by his wife, Elvie Smith of George; son, Mark (Lesli) Smith of George, IA; daughter, Michelle (Ed) Ver Steeg of Spencer, IA; 6 grandchildren, Breanna and Brayden Smith, Abbie, Emma, Ashten, and Evan Ver Steeg; siblings, Ronald (Bonnie) Smith of George, IA; Audrey (Norman) Grooters of Vancouver, WA and Carol (Judson) Schrick of Decorah, IA.

Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Mike Smith; parents, Ralph and Mae; brothers, Norman, Charles, and Roger Smith; and sisters, Muriel Grooters and infant Eleanor Smith.

Jurrens Funeral Home
George, Iowa

Family Members
Parents

Ralph Smith 1901-1991
Mae Veenker Smith 1906-1982

Siblings

Roger Lee Smith 1933-1999
Muriel Rae Smith Grooters 1935-2016
Norman Glenn Smith 1936-1987
Eleanor Smith 1939-1939
Charles Wayne Smith 1949-1988

Created by: Mark Added: 14 Apr 2018 Find A Grave Memorial 188803023"
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Ancestors (and descendant) of Jerry Richard Smith

Dick Ernest Smith
1868-1950
Anna Geerdes
1873-1949
Ralph Smith
1901-1991
Mae Veenker
1906-1982

Jerry Richard Smith
1937-2018

1966
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Michael Aaron Smith
1978-2014

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    Birthday December 4, 1937

    • The temperature on December 4, 1937 was between 0.7 °C and 4.4 °C and averaged 2.9 °C. There was 0.2 mm of rain during 0.2 hours. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the east-northeast. Source: KNMI
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    Day of marriage May 28, 1966

    • The temperature on May 28, 1966 was between 6.2 °C and 15.7 °C and averaged 10.6 °C. There was 8.6 hours of sunshine (53%). The partly clouded was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the north-northwest. Source: KNMI
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    Day of death April 13, 2018

    • The temperature on April 13, 2018 was between 3.8 °C and 14.4 °C and averaged 10.0 °C. There was 1.8 hours of sunshine (13%). The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the west-southwest. Source: KNMI
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