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Birth	:	8 May 1909 Espanola, Spokane County, Washington, USA
Death	:	18 Jan 2008 Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Valley Brook Cemetery, Michigan Valley, Osage County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.7242279, -95.5646362
Plot	:	CC 25A1
Description	:	Archie M. Smith, 98, passed away peacefully Jan. 18, 2008, surrounded by his family. Archie was born May 8, 1909, in Espanola, Wash., the eighth of 12 children, to William and Lucy (Langley) Smith. In 1915, the family moved to Montana and settled in the Spokane Creek area. In Archie's early years he was able to take flying lessons from Red Morrison and a highlight in his later life was getting to take a plane ride with Red's son, Jeff, over the homestead and the Helena area. Archie had an incredible work ethic. At one time, he and his brother Earl had... Read More	Archie M. Smith, 98, passed away peacefully Jan. 18, 2008, surrounded by his family. Archie was born May 8, 1909, in Espanola, Wash., the eighth of 12 children, to William and Lucy (Langley) Smith. In 1915, the family moved to Montana and settled in the Spokane Creek area. In Archie's early years he was able to take flying lessons from Red Morrison and a highlight in his later life was getting to take a plane ride with Red's son, Jeff, over the homestead and the Helena area. Archie had an incredible work ethic. At one time, he and his brother Earl had Smith Brothers Dairy, where he sometimes peddled milk around the Helena area. In 1934, while working for the Winston Brothers Dredge near Jefferson City, Archie met the love of his life, Nola Smith, at a dance at the Vollmer Place, now the Kleffner Ranch. On Aug. 19, 1935, Archie and Nola were married in Pocatello, Idaho. After the 1935 earthquake in Helena, Archie and Nola built their first home in York, while living in a tent. While living in York and working at the Golden Messenger Mine, they were blessed with two daughters, Lorraine and Lorna. From York they moved to Corbin, where their son, Jim, was born, and Archie worked at the Mount Washington Mine in the Assay Office. Archie worked in various mines around Montana and Idaho until he and his family returned to Helena where their son, Jerry, was born. In 1950, Archie began working at Caird Engineering driving truck. He was very proud and quick to point out the many different structures built with the steel that he had hauled for Cairds. Archie and Nola enjoyed traveling to many different places after his retirement from Cairds in 1973. Archie's legacy will live on through the many wonderful memories he shared with us. Grandpa could often be found down on the floor showing his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids how to stand on their heads. Every year up until he was 84, Grandpa would celebrate his birthday by standing on his head. He was also a ferocious pinocle player and shared his love of games by teaching many of us how to play. Everybody always wanted to be Grandpa's partner. Archie and Nola also shared their love of the outdoors with all of us. Family picnics at the old mines, hiking, boating and skiing were always a highlight. They could often be seen on their daily walks around Helena. Many summer evenings they could be found at Batch Fields, watching sons Jim and Jerry play softball for Coke/Bud. Archie was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers and sister-in-laws, Harry (Mercy), Earl (Vonda), Andy (LaRue), Frank (Ruth), Floyd (Ruth), Dutch (Mary); and four sisters and brother-in-laws, Marie (Roy) Brenneman, Dorris (Bill) Matthews, Ethel (John) Burns and Gen Bowers; son-in-law, Bob Hancock; mother-in-law, Mary Smith; and brothers-in-law Ed Smith and Earl Smith. Archie was truly a remarkable man who touched the lives of many through his laughter, sense of humor, stories and singing. Grandpa, thank you for all the wonderful memories. We will miss you, but we will never forget your kindness, generosity and sense of adventure. Per Archie's request there will be no services held at this time. Cremation has taken place.

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Where is Archie Marion Smith's memorial?
Archie Marion Smith's memorial is located at: Valley Brook Cemetery, Michigan Valley, Osage County, USA.
When did Archie Marion Smith death?
Archie Marion Smith death on 18 Jan 2008 in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Archie Marion Smith's memorial?
Latitude: 38.7242279
Longitude: -95.5646362

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Nola Smith Smith

(1915 - 2013)

Siblings

Earl William Smith

(1894 - 1974)

Marine Maude Smith Breneman

(1899 - 1959)

Doris Fay Smith Mathews

(1915 - 1994)

Otto C. “Bud” Smith

(1921 - 2017)

Otto Cecil “Bud” Smith

(1921 - 2017)

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