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Gilbert “Gib” Smith

Birth	:	10 Sep 1919 Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Mar 2014 Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Eden Cemetery, Hudson, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1343994, -96.4692001
Description	:	Gilbert "Gib" Smith, 94, of Hudson, SD died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Center in Canton, South Dakota. Gilbert was born September 10, 1919 in Hawarden, Iowa to Porter and Mable (Johnson) Smith. They then moved to Fairview, SD and then to Hudson, SD. Gilbert entered the US Army on March 19, 1941 and was one of the original members of the 48th Surgical Hospital when it was activated in February 1942 at Ft. Francis E. Warren, Wyoming. T/3 Smith was a surgical technician. He served in Algeria, Tunisia, Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, Central Europe, and the Rhineland... Read More	Gilbert "Gib" Smith, 94, of Hudson, SD died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Center in Canton, South Dakota. Gilbert was born September 10, 1919 in Hawarden, Iowa to Porter and Mable (Johnson) Smith. They then moved to Fairview, SD and then to Hudson, SD. Gilbert entered the US Army on March 19, 1941 and was one of the original members of the 48th Surgical Hospital when it was activated in February 1942 at Ft. Francis E. Warren, Wyoming. T/3 Smith was a surgical technician. He served in Algeria, Tunisia, Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, Central Europe, and the Rhineland in Germany. Gib was honorably discharged from the Army on August 22, 1945. In 2012, Gib was on the last South Dakota Honor Flight to Washington, DC. On his return home to Hudson, Gib married his high school sweetheart, Gladys Wold on September 9, 1945. They had 2 children, Linda and Gary. Together they ran Smith Lockers in Hudson for 35 years. Gib spent the last few years at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Canton, SD. Gilbert is survived by his daughter, Linda Willhoit of Sioux Falls, SD; daughter-in-law, Karon Smith of Sioux Falls, SD; 3 grandchildren, Paula (Greg) Swanson of Mitchell, SD, Amber Smith (Steve Toben) of Akron, IA and Mike Budd of Sioux Falls, SD; brother, Raymond (Lois) Smith of Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Opal Smith of Vermillion, SD; brother and sister-in-law, Floyd and Jackie Wold of Sioux Falls, SD; special friend and niece, Lou Toft of Hudson, SD; 5 great-grandchildren, Trever Budd, Macy and Tanner Swanson, Elizabeth and Jack Toben. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gladys; son, Gary Smith; son-in-law, John Willhoit; and brothers, Roger (Avis) Smith and Gordon Smith. Obituary & Photo is from The Porter Funeral Home

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Where is Gilbert “Gib” Smith's memorial?
Gilbert “Gib” Smith's memorial is located at: Eden Cemetery, Hudson, Lincoln County, USA.
When did Gilbert “Gib” Smith death?
Gilbert “Gib” Smith death on 19 Mar 2014 in Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gilbert “Gib” Smith's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1343994
Longitude: -96.4692001

Family Members:

Parent

Porter H Smith

(1893 - 1984)

Mabel C Smith

(1893 - 1983)

Spouse

Gladys Viola Wold Smith

(1923 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fairview Cemetery
Fairview, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1927986, -96.4891968

2. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery South
Hudson, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1530560, -96.5691670

3. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery North
Hudson, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1567001, -96.5681000

4. Bethany Cemetery
Fairview, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2144012, -96.5053024

5. Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery
Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0996700, -96.3578300

6. Nathanael Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0971985, -96.5888977

7. Lands Lutheran Cemetery
Hudson, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1559700, -96.6096900

8. Sioux Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2428017, -96.4321976

9. Highland Cemetery
Highland Park, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0546989, -96.3510971

10. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0261002, -96.5453033

11. Bragstad Family Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2585000, -96.4425000

12. Grace Hill Cemetery
Hawarden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0052986, -96.4708023

13. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0989494, -96.2924118

14. Valley View Cemetery
Rock Valley, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1866989, -96.2953033

15. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Rock Valley, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1864014, -96.2878036

16. Romsdal Cemetery
Norway Center, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1565781, -96.6682739

17. Old Romsdal
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1568946, -96.6684787

18. Erickson Cemetery
Alcester, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0113983, -96.5886002

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Alcester, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0266991, -96.6192017

20. Tuntland Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1711006, -96.6866989

21. Grand Valley Lutheran Cemetery
Canton, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2538400, -96.6287700

22. Beloit Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2902985, -96.5582962

23. Gothland Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0764008, -96.6877975

24. Richland Cemetery
Inwood, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3027992, -96.4122009