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Ardis Pearl Stage Smiley

Birth	:	9 Jan 1931 Faith, Meade County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	22 Dec 2017 Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Pleasantview Red Owl Cemetery, Red Owl, Meade County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.6898000, -102.5528030
Description	:	Ardis Pearl (Stage) Smiley was born January 9, 1931 in Faith, SD, the daughter of Albert and Clyde (Timmons) Stage of Red Owl. Ardis went to be with the Lord and her many loved ones who have passed on before her on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Sturgis Regional Hospital. Ardis lived life with gratitude, humor, quick wit and an easy going nature. Her deep and ever growing faith in God was interwoven in the fabric of her life. She displayed patience, hard work and humility; so often she was found selflessly putting the needs of... Read More	Ardis Pearl (Stage) Smiley was born January 9, 1931 in Faith, SD, the daughter of Albert and Clyde (Timmons) Stage of Red Owl. Ardis went to be with the Lord and her many loved ones who have passed on before her on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Sturgis Regional Hospital. Ardis lived life with gratitude, humor, quick wit and an easy going nature. Her deep and ever growing faith in God was interwoven in the fabric of her life. She displayed patience, hard work and humility; so often she was found selflessly putting the needs of others' above her own.. Ardis radiated a spirit of gentle grace and love without condition that was felt by all who knew her. Ardis attended 1st – 7th grade at Sherman School and her 8th grade year at the Red Owl School. She graduated from Faith High School in 1948. Following graduation, she attended a summer program at Spearfish Teaching College and received her teaching certificate. At the age of 17, Ardis took her first teaching position at Lucerne School. She taught for many years at the Lucerne, Sherman and Red Owl Schools. Ardis reminisced fondly of her teaching years, saying “I taught some great kids.” Ardis was a talented artist and pianist, playing by ear from a young age. She enjoyed drawing, writing skits and plays, as well as playing piano for school programs and community events including wedding showers, weddings and anniversaries throughout her years in Red Owl. She was a long time pianist for the Union Center Baptist Church. Many area children received musical instruction from Ardis as she taught piano lessons in her home and music in the rural schools for numerous years. Most recently, Ardis shared her love of music by playing piano with a group of musician friends who performed monthly for their friends and neighbors at Heritage Acres in Sturgis, SD. In her years at Red Owl, she was very involved in the community as a school board member, Secretary/Treasurer for the Meade County Farm Bureau, Right to Life member and substitute teacher. She found great joy and satisfaction sharing the love of God with children in various children’s ministries both in Union Center and Stoneville. Ardis married Robert “Bob” Smiley on June 28, 1956 at Union Center. Four boys and two girls were born to the couple. Ardis loved living and working alongside Bob on their ranch near Red Owl, calling the place home for 56 years until moving to Sturgis in September 2012. In addition to being an excellent homemaker and cook, she raised bum lambs and bottle calves and enjoyed gardening, canning and planting flowers in the spring. Ardis was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. Like Bob, she parented by example, leaving an example that is worthy to be emulated. In her busy life, she never failed to create time for her family through thousands of simple acts of kindness. She rarely missed her kids’ or grandkids’ school or church events. She will be dearly missed by friends and family. Blessed and grateful for Ardis’s life are her 5 children, Rob (Kim) Smiley of Red Owl, Rick Smiley, Donna (Loren) Bruse, Russell (Melinda) Smiley all of Sturgis, and Diana (Luke) Lopez of Mobridge; and eight grandchildren, Sierra Bruse, Kristin Smiley, Blake Smiley, Shelbi Bruse, Caden (Jori) Smiley, Sarah Lopez, Sophia Lopez, and Tanner Smiley. Ardis was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bob and infant son Cody, her parents, two sisters Alice Jensen and Arlene Kolbu and one brother Elmer “Bones” Ashton. Memorials have been established to Soldiers of the Cross at Union Center and the Red Owl Hall. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com

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Where is Ardis Pearl Stage Smiley's memorial?
Ardis Pearl Stage Smiley's memorial is located at: Pleasantview Red Owl Cemetery, Red Owl, Meade County, USA.
When did Ardis Pearl Stage Smiley death?
Ardis Pearl Stage Smiley death on 22 Dec 2017 in Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ardis Pearl Stage Smiley's memorial?
Latitude: 44.6898000
Longitude: -102.5528030

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Siblings

Arlene LaVonne Stage Kolbu

(1928 - 2012)

Elmer F “Bones” Ashton

(1906 - 1986)

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