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James Lewis “Jim” Smothers

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Birth	:	22 Dec 1938 Jackson Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 May 2018 Scott Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Jackson Township Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5824900, -92.5314400
Description	:	Jim Smothers, 79 of Montezuma, passed away Monday morning, May 7, 2018 at his home east of Montezuma. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Evangelical Church in Montezuma. Burial will be held in the Jackson Township Cemetery in Montezuma. Visitation will be held from noon until 3:00 pm Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Evangelical Church and again from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with the family at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Evangelical Church. James Lewis... Read More	Jim Smothers, 79 of Montezuma, passed away Monday morning, May 7, 2018 at his home east of Montezuma. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Evangelical Church in Montezuma. Burial will be held in the Jackson Township Cemetery in Montezuma. Visitation will be held from noon until 3:00 pm Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Evangelical Church and again from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with the family at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Evangelical Church. James Lewis Smothers, the son of Louis and Esther (Sammon) Smothers, on December 22, 1938 in Montezuma, Iowa. He graduated from Montezuma High School in 1957. Jim enlisted with the United States Air Force in 1957 serving his country for four years spending 18 months of the those in Korea. Following his honorable discharge in 1961, Jim returned to Montezuma and farmed. He farmed several years and was very proud to turn over the century farm to his son to continue the farming legacy. Jim’s family was very important to him. He was very artistic and loved to entertain his grandkids with his drawings. Faith was very important to Jim. He was baptized in the Ewart Presbyterian Church and was currently an active member of the Montezuma First Presbyterian Evangelical Church serving as a Ruling Elder, Trustee and on the Finance Committee. Jim enjoyed interacting with friends at coffeetime following the church service and was also involved with small group. He was a proud Veteran and was a member of the Blakely Stevens American Legion Post #169. Jim looked forward to the Friday night football games where he was active in the National Anthem raising the flag. He also had the opportunity to attend an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Jim was the eldest of seven brothers.

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James Lewis “Jim” Smothers's memorial is located at: Jackson Township Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, USA.
When did James Lewis “Jim” Smothers death?
James Lewis “Jim” Smothers death on 7 May 2018 in Scott Township, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.5824900
Longitude: -92.5314400

Family Members:

Parent

Louis James Smothers

(1916 - 1995)

Bertha "Esther" Sammon Smothers

(1911 - 1992)

Siblings

Jack Dean Smothers

(1947 - 2010)

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Coordinate: 41.5824900, -92.5314400

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14. Pleasant Township Cemetery
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16. Tilford Cemetery
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17. Light Cemetery
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18. Mill Grove Cemetery
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19. Lower Blue Point Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6417007, -92.6782990

22. Searsboro Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5824000, -92.7019000

23. Rundle Burying Ground
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Coordinate: 41.5889300, -92.3524800

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