Harold Edward Smith

Harold Edward Smith January 12, 1930 – May 31, 2013 Paonia resident, Harold Edward Smith, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2013, at his residence in Paonia, Colorado. He was 83 years of age. A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 6, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at Delta City Cemetery, with military honors by Delta V.F.W. Post 3571. Harold Edward Smith was born to Carl and Mable Lee (Odom) Smith on January 12, 1930, in Delta, CO. He spent his childhood and attended schools in Delta. He graduated from Delta High School in 1949. After high school Harold served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Later he furthered his education at Mesa State University graduating in 1956; he later attended Colorado State University. On August 18, 1958, Harold married Ellen Jean Hansen in Grand Junction, CO. To this union two children were born. The couple had the honor of sharing 53 years of love and marriage before Ellen's passing on May 30, 2012. Harold, a devoted father and loving husband, enjoyed antique cars, steam engines, gardening, loved music, his dogs, but most of all he loved and cherished his family. Harold belonged to Paonia Nazarene Church, Ute Trail Car Club, Antique Automobile Club of America, Western Slope Engine Club, American Legion, and belonged to the Paonia Clown Band. Harold is survived by one son, Kenneth (Betsy) Smith of Hotchkiss, CO, and one daughter, Danita (Darrell) Green of Paonia, CO; one sister, Gwen (Art) Cannon of Delta, CO; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Smith; brother, Bill Smith; sister, Elma Smith, and his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Ellen Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Delta Federal Credit Union, PO Box 480, Hotchkiss, CO 81419. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory. View the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com.