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Corey Smith Obituary
A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday January 5th at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 2901 E. Huffman Rd. at 10 a.m. with the rosary preceding at 9:30 a.m., reception to follow.
Corey was born on Nov. 18, 1984 in Yankton, SD, moving to Maple Lake, MN. Corey played football and enjoyed wrestling. He loved spending time with family and friends. Corey graduated from Annandale High in 2003. 2004 he enlisted into the Army and was stationed at Ft Richardson Alaska with the 4/25. There he met and married his wife Jaylyn (Reaume) on September 30, 2005. Serving a 14 month deployment to Iraq in 2006-2007. He enrolled at UAA seeking his Masters in social work. Corey retired from the army in 2009. That year Corey and Jaylyn welcomed their daughter Hannah into their family. He worked for Inter-Con for the past 3 years. Corey was a very devoted loving husband and best friend. Corey was the most caring and supportive person. He always did his best to help others and cared deeply for his family and friends. He was the most amazing father to his daughter. No father could be more proud of their child. He loved taking Hannah on their Daddy- daughter dates. Corey was not just a hero in the Army he was a hero in our lives every day. Corey loved the outdoors, lake fishing and hiking in the woods. Corey was interested in Jhu-Jitsu and competed at the 2005 All Army Combatives tournament. Corey enjoyed writing poetry. He was a very staunch Conservative and Glenn Beck fan. Corey is survived by his wife Jaylyn; daughter Hannah; parents Tim and Kathy Smith; brother Travis (Melissa); sister Autum; parent in-laws David and Debbie Reaume, as well as a very loving extended family.
Corey is preceded in death by his older brother Timothy Smith. A memorial fund has been established at Credit Union One . Please make contributions to Smith Memorial Fund account number 534656 for his wife and daughter.
Arrangements are with Janssen Funeral Homes.
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aaron loch
January 1, 2025
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Fr. Aaron Loch
October 1, 2023
Corey and I were best friends in 6th grade before I left Maple Lake. I have some stories we shared together that I think Jaylyn and especially Hannah might like to know. I love to connect and share them with you.
Greta Fisk
January 5, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to you all at such a difficult time. We send our prayers for comfort and peace to all Corey's family and friends.
January 4, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who was in Corey's life. Chris & Kim Mooney
Larry Yingling
January 3, 2013
Thanks for looking out for me during the hardest times of my life. I apprecaite you and your wife making me dinner, watching tv , and talking. You are 1 great guy with a big heart. I know you are with your creator, your strong faith will carry you there my friend.
Respect and Love Alway
Bob and Ruth Glenn
January 3, 2013
We want to extend our prayers to the Smith family and to Jaylyn's family as well. We live in MN and have known Tim and Kathy since our sons were young. They are grown now and we never expect something like this to happen. My uncle David Fison and his family all live in Anchorage.. what a small world it would be if you knew them. He is a pastor at a Methodist church there. We've seen photo's of Corey's beautiful wife and little girl and have heard so many wonderful things about them. You will always need each other to get through this... my husband and I will pray the rosary along with you on Sat.
Ed & Debbie Biegler
January 3, 2013
Corey you will be missed. You were a beautiful bright star that shown very brightly. Now that you are in heaven the real work starts. Put in some good words for all of us that are still down here. A little guidance would be a good thing too! We will miss you!
January 3, 2013
Corey & Jaylyn, you two shared the sweetest love. One that was meant to be and cannot be severed, even in death. Your love was inspiring and a breath of fresh air in this world. Your love was a light unto the darkness. You two gave the world, and those whose lives you touched, the most precious of gifts. The miracle, Hannah, that the two of you brought into this world will grow and flourish and bring more love, light and goodness into this place. I love each of you. You are each so special. Your lives have been kissed by angels. You sparkle. You will always sparkle. And, now, Corey sparkles among the stars in that place that we will all one day ascend to. I love you forever, each of you. Corey, this is not goodbye for we will meet again, my very sweet and very dear friend.
January 3, 2013
Thank you for being the closest, most real & loyal, most genuine, kindest, most caring & concerned, and straight up funniest friend that I've ever had. Until we meet again, my friend, you will always lay heavy on my heart. Save me a spot up there, aye. Love you, man. Friends forever.
January 3, 2013
I miss you, Corey.
Charlie & Jayne VanWashenova
January 3, 2013
Dear David,Debbie,Jaylyn,Hannah, Nicholas and Daniel, Our deepest sympathy to all of you. May God hold each of you in his arms and comfort you always. Our Love and prayers, Uncle Charlie and Aunt Jayne
Nancy Reaume
January 3, 2013
David and Debbie, Give my love and hugs to Jaylyn and Hannah, my prayers and deepest sympathy are with you all. I love you, Aunt Nancy
Debbie Greca-Lambrix
January 3, 2013
Jaylyn and Hannah, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 3, 2013
We are truly saddened to hear of the death of Corey. We want to express our sincere condolences to all of Corey's family.
Dennis & Aggie Engelmeyer (Watertown, SD)
John Smith
January 3, 2013
You defined what it meant to be a friend. I will miss you so much little buddy. I love you man.
In Christ,
John Smith
chris witter
January 3, 2013
Thought and prayers to your family
Wink
January 3, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. We will never forget the service and sacrifice made by Corey and the entire family. Never forget....ever.
chris witter
January 3, 2013
Sending thoughts and prayer to all.
Charlotte Martinez
January 3, 2013
Jaylyn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. I will always remember Corey's wonderful smile every time he would come in to the vet clinic to visit. I always loved looking at the pictures that he would share of Hannah as well as the stories he would tell of all of her milestones. He was a very proud daddy. I will miss him.
Randy & Diana Frost
January 3, 2013
We will miss Corey, He was a Great guy and a Great Friend.So very sorry for your loss!
mike glime
January 3, 2013
Love you Bud all always remember you and all the great memories we had together rest in Pease Cory and I will see you again some day in Heaven
Erick Herber
January 3, 2013
My sympathies to the Smith Family.
Camille
January 3, 2013
Please accept my sincere sympathy and these words of comfort. Even though the loss of a loved one can bring you to a low point, God will raise you up to face each day. (Psalm 9:9) . . .And Almighty God will become a secure height for anyone crushed, A secure height in times of distress.
woods
January 3, 2013
So sorry for your loss! my heart goes out to all who loved Corey!
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