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Gerald Dean “Jerry” Smothers

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Birth	:	24 Oct 1929 Linby, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Jan 2013 Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oskaloosa Friends Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3097000, -92.6507034
Description	:	Jerry passed away Monday morning at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa at the age of 83 years, 2 months, and 28 days. Gerald Dean Smothers, son of Emil and Lena Grace Smith Smothers, was born October 24, 1929 in Linby, Iowa. Jerry's family moved to King City, Missouri when he was a child and it was there he attended high shcool. Following his education he worked as a farm hand for an uncle. Jerry spent two years in the National Guard. He married Betty Lou Russell, May 5 1959, in Princeton, MO. They eventually moved to... Read More	Jerry passed away Monday morning at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa at the age of 83 years, 2 months, and 28 days. Gerald Dean Smothers, son of Emil and Lena Grace Smith Smothers, was born October 24, 1929 in Linby, Iowa. Jerry's family moved to King City, Missouri when he was a child and it was there he attended high shcool. Following his education he worked as a farm hand for an uncle. Jerry spent two years in the National Guard. He married Betty Lou Russell, May 5 1959, in Princeton, MO. They eventually moved to Oskaloosa and he began his near 30 year career with Vermeer Manufacturing as a line assembler. He retired August 1, 1997. In his spare time, Jerry enjoyed woodworking, old cars, tinkering in his garage, playing cards and spending time with his grandchildren. Jerry's family includes his children: Jerry(Debbie)Smothers of Phoenix, AZ and Leeann(Jeff)Parlet of Oskaloosa, six grandchildren, one great-grandson; a sister, Doris(Don)Hinkle of King City, MO; a brother, Ronnie(Delores"Dee")Smothers of Long Beach, CA, a close companion, Betty White of Oskaloosa, and four step-children and their spouses. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his step-father, Archie Campbell, his wife Betty Lou on September 25, 2004; a sister, Evelyn; and a brother, Arvin. Visitation: will begin at 11 am Thursday morning, Janu ary 24, 2013 at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel. The family will be present from 6-7 pm to greet visitors. Funeral Service: 10 am Friday morning, January 25, 2013 at the chapel with Rev. John Allard of the First Penecostal Church officiating. Interment: Cremation will be accorded and private burial of his ashes will be at Oskaloosa Friends Cemetery in Oskaloosa. Memorials may be made in his name and will be designated at a later time.

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Gerald Dean “Jerry” Smothers's memorial is located at: Oskaloosa Friends Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA.
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Gerald Dean “Jerry” Smothers death on 21 Jan 2013 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.3097000
Longitude: -92.6507034

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