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Alice, I am sorry to learn of your husbands death. Please accept my sincere sympathy.And, thank you again for the kindness you showed to me at the time of my Sister, Nancy,s last illness.Dr. Martha Ann Atkins,Ames Iowa
February 11, 2017
I knew Alvin 30 years ago in a different time in my life, such a kind man such a wonderful family which I was almost a part of for life, I will have love in my heart for all of the always and this kind man. I am so very sorry for your loss. May you rest in peace sweet man. Love to you always.Tressa Kalivoda
tressa kalivoda
January 30, 2017 | CONCORDIA, KS
Alice, our dear friend, we are so sorry about hearing of the passing of Al. We are here for you, whatever you may need. All our love to you!!
Walter and Debbie Morris
January 29, 2017 | Wichita, KS
Alice so very sorry to hear about the passing of Al. May you find comfort in your family and friends and know that you are in John and my thoughts and prayers
John & Yvonne Stewart
January 28, 2017 | Wichita, KS
I worked with Dr. Smith at St. Francis. He was a kind man with a great belly laugh. RIP, Al.
Linda Burnside
January 28, 2017 | Wichita, KS
Al will be missed by everyone who had the privilege to know him. His passing leaves a huge void in his family. Praying that God will give you comfort for your sorrows today, hope for what is to come, and the assurance of His presence with you always. In Christian love and sympathy,
Dunn Faires
January 28, 2017 | Tahlequah, OK
So sorry to hear of Al's passing. He and Alice were very good to my mom when she worked for them and in the time of her illness. Dave Chosewood,Wichita,Ks
Dave Chosewood
January 28, 2017 | Wichita, KS
I am so grateful that I got to know this GREAT MAN ! This loving and tender man was one of a kind. Every time I saw him he always had a big smile for me. Love to you Alice ❤May Al Smith rest in the hands of our Lord.
Linda Farha
January 26, 2017 | Wichita, KS
Our family will all miss our buddy. Our grandchildren called him grandpa and always wanted to go see Grandma Alice and Grandpa Al.we had many good times celebrating holidays together and many hours on the back deck and pool. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and our love to my sister Alice. We Are sorry for your loss.
Kathi AND Dennis Owens, Jenni and family, CJ and family and Sheena
Kathryn Owens
January 26, 2017 | Fairfield Bay, AR
Alvin L. Smith, M.D., 88, the most brilliant, gentle and generous husband, father, grandfather and friend went to meet his Lord and Savior Monday, January 23, 2017. He was born August 10, 1928, in Yuma, AZ to Leon and Ida Smith. Alvin held multiple degrees from Stanford University, graduated from Marquette Medical School and held several boards. While in school, he was part of three successful medical research projects. Alvin was Associate Director of St. Francis Medical Lab and Director of A.M.S. for 40 years. He is preceded in death by his mother, father and sister. He is survived by Alice, his wife of 26 years; children, Robyn Knappe, of Parker, CO, Mark Smith, of Wichita, KS, Todd Smith, of Nixa, MO, Elizabeth (Eric) Mowjee, of Meridian, ID; 15 grandchildren, Tyler, Benjamin (Pearl), Rebekah, Nicholas (currently serving in the Middle East), and Alexandria Knappe of CO, Mallory, Hailey and Samuel Smith of GA, Amberine, Shayan, Natasha and Alaynah Mowjee of ID, Seth Smith, Orion and Oliva Perry of Wichita; 1 great-grandchild, Schuyier Smith; nieces and nephews, Cheryl and Bryan Richman, Craig, Jessica, and Justin Davidson; and the daughter of his heart, Paula Smith. The hearts of those who knew him are broken, and he will be dearly missed. Rosary will be at 7 pm, Sunday, January 29; Funeral Mass will be at 10 am, Monday, January 30 both at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Graveside service will be at 2 pm, Monday, January 30 at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Newton, KS. Memorial may be made to the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 South Main, Wichita, KS 67202. Downing and Lahey Mortuary West.
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