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Calvin Lyle “Spike” Smith

Birth	:	30 Jul 1925 Cushing, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	26 Nov 2011 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Cemetery, Saint Paul, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2002983, -98.4677963
Description	:	Calvin L. "Spike" Smith, 86, of St. Paul died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, at Heritage Living Center in St. Paul. Spike was born July 30, 1925, in Cushing to Clifford and Dora (Westcott) Smith. Spike was united in marriage to Betty Starkey on Feb. 6, 1946, in Smith Center, Kan. She preceded him in death. Survivors are: sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Tina Smith of St. Paul and Tom and Sheri Smith of Central City; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Rod Pedersen of Crete; grandchildren, Nicole Sayles, Melissa and Kristal Smith, Nathan, Jordan and Rachel Pedersen and Brandi and Kevin Smith; and... Read More	Calvin L. "Spike" Smith, 86, of St. Paul died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, at Heritage Living Center in St. Paul. Spike was born July 30, 1925, in Cushing to Clifford and Dora (Westcott) Smith. Spike was united in marriage to Betty Starkey on Feb. 6, 1946, in Smith Center, Kan. She preceded him in death. Survivors are: sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Tina Smith of St. Paul and Tom and Sheri Smith of Central City; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Rod Pedersen of Crete; grandchildren, Nicole Sayles, Melissa and Kristal Smith, Nathan, Jordan and Rachel Pedersen and Brandi and Kevin Smith; and seven great-grandchildren. Calvin's mother died when he was three years old. He lived with an aunt and uncle until he attended school in Cushing. At the age of 18, Spike entered the U.S. Army serving in Europe until receiving his discharge on May 15, 1947. Spike was employed by Howard County as a motor grader operator before starting Smith Construction Company in January 1954 as an owner-operator. Declining health forced him to retire. Spike and Betty spent many winters enjoyed the warm weather of California in their motor home. His wife, Betty died on May 7, 2007. In March 2008, he entered Matelyn Assisted Living Center. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping. He loved to dance, especially with his granddaughters. Spike attended the Presbyterian Church in Cushing in his early years and was a member of the Carl Mogensen American Legion Post 119 of St. Paul, St. Paul Masonic Lodge 82 AF & AM, the Land Improvement Character of America and the Mystic Shrine of Hastings since 1975. Spike was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gordon, Raymond, Kenneth and Eldon Smith and sisters, Dorothy Keating and Helen Gilbert. Burial was in the Elmwood Cemetery, St. Paul, NE. with military honors at graveside by the Carl Mogensen American Legion Post 119 of St. Paul. Published in The Grand Island Independent on November 29, 2011

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Calvin Lyle “Spike” Smith's memorial is located at: Elmwood Cemetery, Saint Paul, Howard County, USA.
When did Calvin Lyle “Spike” Smith death?
Calvin Lyle “Spike” Smith death on 26 Nov 2011 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.2002983
Longitude: -98.4677963

Family Members:

Parent

Clifford Smith

(1891 - 1970)

Dora M Westcott Smith

(1892 - 1929)

Spouse

Betty Lou Starkey Smith

(1927 - 2007)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.2002983, -98.4677963

2. Warsaw Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1844400, -98.5575000

3. Canada Hill Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1843987, -98.5575027

4. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2056007, -98.5702972

5. Hamm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2933006, -98.4672012

6. Fairdale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2891998, -98.5152969

7. Elba Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2764015, -98.5643997

8. Oak Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1138992, -98.5485992

9. Bohemian National Graveyard
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Coordinate: 41.2492070, -98.5927620

10. Scotch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1917000, -98.6130981

11. Czechoslovakia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2132988, -98.6224976

12. Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2930984, -98.5746994

13. South Logan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3222100, -98.4352600

14. North Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3222008, -98.4347000

15. Danish Lutheran Cemetery
Farwell, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2134660, -98.6336020

16. Nysted Cemetery
Nysted, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1307983, -98.6136017

17. Saint Anthony Catholic Cemetery
Farwell, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1845400, -98.6414700

18. Saint Libory Catholic Cemetery
Saint Libory, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0828700, -98.3569700

19. Spring Creek Cemetery
Cushing, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3314200, -98.3833300

20. Rose Hill Cemetery
Palmer, Merrick County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2256012, -98.2692032

21. Haggart Cemetery
Saint Libory, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0698500, -98.3547500

22. Kelso Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1627998, -98.6707993

23. Fairdale Sunrise Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3580000, -98.4887000

24. Swedish Pioneer Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0910988, -98.6324997