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Joseph L. Smith

1941 - 2013

Joseph L. Smith obituary, 1941-2013, Ames, IA

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Joseph Smith Obituary

Joseph L. Smith

Ames

Joseph Lawrence Smith, 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Ames, Iowa, on December 23, 2013.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Friday December 27, 2013 at Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Church, with a burial to follow at Ankeny Memorial Gardens.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2013, at Memorial Services of Iowa - 4208 N Ankeny Blvd.

Joseph was born October 9, 1941, in Britt, Iowa, to Lawrence and Bridget (Nolan) Smith. After graduating from Bishop Garrigan High School in 1959, Joseph went on to serve honorably in the United States Navy. After serving his country he graduated from Hamilton Business College in Mason City. He pursued a career in banking for 30 years, later serving as Vice President of Ames Savings & Loan. While his proudest accomplishment were being a loving husband to Nancy for 47 years and raising four wonderful children, he also enjoyed working as a realtor for Hunziker and Associates for the last 20 years.

Joseph was a loving, caring husband, parent, grandparent, brother and friend. He enjoyed ISU wrestling and being one of the original members of the Cyclone Wrestling Club. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Joseph was survived by his 4 children; Kendra, Larry (Susan), Bradley (Cristina) and Sheila (James), 6 grandchildren; Savanah, Paris, Peyton, Saffire, Gabriella, and Shanel, brothers; Chuck and Steve, Sisters; Barb, Helen and Berniece as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Nancy, his mother, father, and his sister Noreen. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Smith Family for distribution to organizations special to Joe.

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Published by the Des Moines Register on Dec. 25, 2013.
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We are so sorry for your loss. We remember the four Smith children getting off the bus. We got to know Joe over the fence and found out he was from Britt and Nancy went to nursing school with Butch's sister. We will miss Joe and Nancy. You are in our thoughts and prayers,

Butch and Katy Rice

December 30, 2013

Joe was a special person and very fun and funny to work with. He was a blessing to many and I know he loved his family so very dearly. I remember his wall of photos of his children and grandchildren at work and how he loved to tell stories about them all.

Tabitha (Zesch) Elliott

December 27, 2013

I only knew Joe as our realtor but considered him a friend. He was a kind and caring man.

Gary Eller

December 26, 2013

So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You are all in out thoughts and prayers during this time.

Mary Meier

December 26, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to the family of Joe Smith. I have had the privilege of working with Joe for the past 20 years and got to know what an amazing man he was! So many wonderful memories of him and Nancy!

Julie Lenz

December 25, 2013

So sorry for your loss! Joe will be missed by so many that knew him. I worked with Joe at Hunziker and have wonderful memories of both Joe and Nancy! May they be dancing together in heaven today!

Angie Johnston

December 25, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss. Please take comfort from a promise from God at revelation21:3,4

mrs.hooks

December 25, 2013

We love you Joe.I don't know how you kids can deal with this. My heart is broke.

December 25, 2013

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