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Duane Smith | Visitation:
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
7:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Bacon Funeral Home
1418 Fawcett Parkway
Nevada, IA 50201
Service:
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
8:00 PM
Bacon Funeral Home
1418 Fawcett Parkway
Nevada, IA 50201
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| | | AMES - Duane L. Smith, 79, of Ames, died Friday, June 26, 2009 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.
Duane was born July 22, 1929 at Mingo, Iowa, the son of Seth and Allie (Manship) Smith. Duane graduated from Shipley High School in 1947. Duane was united in marriage to Phyllis Matsen August 8, 1948. Phyllis preceded Duane in death on March 23, 1996. He was a salesman and owned Smittys Sales and Service in Ames. Duane enjoyed inventing tools, designing mechanical things, tinkering, selling and working. He was a former member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Ames.
Duane is survived by 3 sons and daughters-in-law: Walter (Debra) Smith of Ames, Jerry ( Ruth) Smith of Ames, Scott (Jeanne) Smith of Ankeny; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother: Seth (Elaine) Smith of Roswell, New Mexico.
Duane was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis; and one sister: Jean Kinyon.
Memorial services will be 8:00 PM Tuesday, June 30th., at the Bacon Funeral Home in Nevada. Inurnment will be in the Sheffield Cemetery near Story City at a later date.
Visitation with the family will be at 7:00 pm and continue to the start of the Memorial Service Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to the Duane L. Smith Memorial Fund.
The Bacon Funeral Home and Crematory is handling arrangements.
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