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In memory of

Gladys Smith

of Grindstone, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 92

Gladys Arthene Smith was born December 22, 1919 at Wall, South Dakota to Gustave and Lois (Lathrop) Knodel .
She lived in the Peno Basin area and attended elementary school at Big White. She stayed with Lynn and Lucille Lathrop and attended one year of high school at Nolan, South Dakota. In 1934 her parents moved her to a small farm outside Richfield, Idaho where Gladys finished high school at Richfield and started college in the area.
December 11, 1937 she was united in marriage to Charles (Richard) Smith at Burley, Idaho. In 1938 they moved back to Grindstone, South Dakota and lived with “Bus” Smith until they built their home in 1948 where she lived until she was hospitalized in December 2009.
She was a member of the Grindstone Women’s Club over 70 years and assisted in many gatherings and parties in the community. She attended the Lutheran Church throughout her life. Her children have fond memories of coming home from church to large Sunday dinners and a house full of company. Gladys made everyone feel welcome in her home and at her table.
She is survived by her husband of 74 years Richard of Grindstone and nine children; Colleen (Ken) Simmons of Forsyth, MT, Joyce (Ed) Buchholz of Belle Fourche, Larry (Linda) Smith of Philip, Melvin (Beth) Smith of Philip, Steven (Roxie) Smith of Ordway, CO, Arlan Smith of Casper, WY, Barbara (Mike) Coy of Sundance, WY, Janet (Kenneth) Lurz of Wall, Kieth (Deb) Smith of Philip; 27 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Audra Smith; a grandson, Christopher Lurz.
Gladys will be remembered as a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Friday, August, 31 at the Philip High School Fine Art Building. Funeral services will be at the school at 10 am Saturday, Sept 1, with Pastor Frezil Westerlund officiating.
Interment will be at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.
A memorial has been established to maintaining the family room at Philip Health Services. 

FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, September 1, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.
Philip High School Fine Arts Building
Philip, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Frezil Westerlund
MUSIC
Marilyn Millage - Pianist
Glenn Parsons - Vocalist
“How Great Thou Art”
Congregational Hymns
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
“Amazing Grace”
USHERS
Marvin Coleman - Marvin Eide
Dennis Sieler - Herb Sieler
PALLBEARERS
Jeff Simmons - Kelly Buchholz
Brock Smith - Justin Smith - Chad Smith
John Smith - Josh Smith - Dustin Lurz
Tucker Smith - Lincoln Smith
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
DeAnn Bailey - Tonya Froelich - Trena McCreary
Lindsey Mangis - Larissa Wishard - Lariann Lanka
Melan Nicholson - Tara Clark - Lana Schnee
Dawn Back - Stephanie Fountain - Shannon Moline
Kendra Swaney - Kannan Lurz - Chancie Baenen
Cassidy Ayotte - Colby Smith
INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota


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Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Friday, August 31, at the Philip High School Fine Arts Building.
Funeral services: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1, at the Philip High School Fine Arts Building.
Interment: Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

  • So sorry to hear of Gladys' passing. She was a wonderful lady who will be missed by all who knew her. My thoughts & prayers go out to Rich & the entire family. ~ Cindy (Gabriel) Nuzum Buffalo, SD (8/28/2012)
  • Janet and Family So sorry to hear about your mom's passing.....You are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Jeanne & Marv Botz Wall (8/28/2012)
  • Kieth and family,
    Sorry to hear about the death of your mom. May God bless you all during this difficult time.     ~ Mark Ford St. Cloud, MN (8/28/2012)
  • So sorry to hear of Gladys' passing. She was a truly beautiful lady in every way! Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time. ~ Floren & Debbie Falzone Philip, SD (8/28/2012)
  • Sincere sympathy, Gladys was a great friend and neighbor. ~ Leonard and Rose Kjerstad Quinn SD (8/28/2012)
  • Rich, Joyce and family,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time, Cherish all those great memories. Your mom was a wonderful lady. God bless!!     ~ Tucker and Bev Hudson Howes, SD (8/28/2012)
  • Mel, Beth and families,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.     ~ Don, Wanda, Alex and Riley Fairmont, NE (8/28/2012)
  • The Smith Families:
    May the love of family and friends help comfort you at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.     ~ David & Karen Webb Rapid City, SD (8/28/2012)
  • My condolences to the Smith family. ~ Ray Wilhelm 330Flormann St.. Rapid City (8/28/2012)
  • We are sorry to hear of Gladys passing.I will never forget the fun times I spent playing cards and visiting with Gladys and Rich. My parents always talked about what a wonderful family the Smith family was. Gladys will be missed greatly. Sincerly, Tom and Kamie Carmichael ~ Tom and Kamie Carmichael 229 Bert St., Delta Co. (8/28/2012)
  • Janet and families, We were so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. May God Bless. Darwin and Betty ~ Darwin and Betty Haerer Wall, SD (8/28/2012)
  • So sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere sympathy to all of you. You're in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God bless. ~ Lynn Seifert Rapid City (8/28/2012)
  • My sympathy to the Smith family. Gladys was a kind special lady. ~ Marcia (Wintrode) Biller Minong, WI (8/28/2012)
  • You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. You have had Gladys with you so many years. Be thankful for the past, have courage for the present and Christian faith for the future. ~ Bill and Marsha Sumpter Kadoka (8/28/2012)
  • Our sympathy to each of you. May the memories make the passing easier.
     ~ Ed & Linda Eisenbraun Rapid City, S. D. (8/28/2012)
  • We were sorry to hear of the loss of Gladys...it is hard not to have our moms around for us-we depend on them so much! We will be thinking of you all in these days and weeks to come. Bless her memory and all you hold dear. ~ Jason and Vonda Hamill Milesville, SD (8/28/2012)
  • Rich and family - our sympathies to your family. Gladys was a wonderful lady. ~ Jolene and Don Haynes Philip (8/28/2012)
  • Our loving thoughts and prayers will be with you. The loss of a Mother is so great! We wish you the loving comfort from God and all your loved ones. Love, Mike & Shar ~ Mike & Shar Moses Philip (8/28/2012)
  • We are thinking of all you at this time. Remember the good times and always keep them in your heart. Gladys had a wonderful smile and she was a real down to earth lady.
     ~ Jim & Vonnie O'Dea Howes, SD (8/28/2012)
  • Sending our best wishes, a basket full of memories, a heart full of sympathy, arms full of hugs and eyes full of tears. Sending our love to you all ~ Nancy Smith Cuticchia and Joseph Cuticchia 9 Hastings Circle Methuen MA 01844 (8/28/2012)
  • Sending you all our best wishes, a basket full of memories, hearts full of sympathy, arms full of hugs,and eyes full of tears! Sending you all our love and support ~ Joseph, Nancy Smith Cuticchia 9 Hastings Cirlce, Methuen, MA 01844 (8/28/2012)
  • Our condolences go out to you on the loss of your wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was such a nice lady to visit with and was so kind. You could tell her family was very important to her and she was so proud of everyone especially those grandkids. Lincoln and Jordan were good friends and we always would visit about those boys and what they were up to. I know she will be dearly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Ray and Donna Smith Philip SD (8/28/2012)
  • My thoughts and prayers to all. God Bless, LeeAnn ~ LeeAnn Ferley Oelrichs (8/28/2012)
  • We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of your mom. What a blessing she has been!
    Lenden and Stacy     ~ Lenden Kjerstad south2rivers@yahoo.com (8/28/2012)
  • Dear Rich & family,
    What a lady she was and what a mother, wife and hostess. They just don't make them like Gladys anymore. She was a great example to us women who come after. Our prayers are with you all.     ~ Kenny & Lyndy Ireland Philip (8/28/2012)
  • Our deepest sympathies to Uncle Rich,all my cousins and extended family. Aunt Glady was a generous, kind and thoughtful individual who gave so much of herself to others. I have such fond memories of visits to her home when I was a child.I beleive we all can agree, there will never be another woman quite like her.
    Keeping you all in our thoughts at his difficult time. With love. Mike & Carolyn     ~ Carolyn (Smith) Furey & Michael Furey 11 Spring Valley Road Methuen, Ma (8/28/2012)
  • Dear Rich and family, What a nice service you had for Gladys. The memories,the pictures and all the ways that she was honored. Seeing you and Gladys at the nursing home dances and at meal time was an extra treat for me. Enjoyed many visits. May God hold you in the palm of his hands as you walk through this difficult time. Love & Prayers

    Debbie & Marty     ~ Marty & Debbie Hansen Philip,SD (8/28/2012)