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Melvin Lloyd Smith

Birth	:	13 Dec 1919 Iowa County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	27 Mar 2010 Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Victor Memorial Cemetery, Victor, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7275000, -92.2895000
Description	:	* IN LOVING MEMORY OF * Melvin Lloyd Smith was born on Saturday; December 13, 1919 near Williamsburg; Iowa County, Iowa. He was the son of Eben Claris and Flossie (Ochs) Smith. He attended public school in Killduff/Sully and graduated with the Class of 1937 from Newton High School. On September 21, 1940, Melvin married Arlene Horras, participating in a double ceremony in Killduff; Jasper County, Iowa, with his brother, Leroy and Arlene's twin sister, Irene Horras. The couple farmed near Millersburg and they were members of the Community Church. In 1959, they moved to the Brooklyn area to... Read More	* IN LOVING MEMORY OF * Melvin Lloyd Smith was born on Saturday; December 13, 1919 near Williamsburg; Iowa County, Iowa. He was the son of Eben Claris and Flossie (Ochs) Smith. He attended public school in Killduff/Sully and graduated with the Class of 1937 from Newton High School. On September 21, 1940, Melvin married Arlene Horras, participating in a double ceremony in Killduff; Jasper County, Iowa, with his brother, Leroy and Arlene's twin sister, Irene Horras. The couple farmed near Millersburg and they were members of the Community Church. In 1959, they moved to the Brooklyn area to farm. He was an active member of the Victor Baptist Church and served as Sunday School Superintendent, teacher and Deacon. He was active in the Christian Farmer's Association and he also served on the Advisory Board of Grace University in Omaha; Douglas County, Nebraska. Melvin was known for his love of God, wisdom in understanding the Bible and living it's principles. He always had a song on his lips to praise his Savior, until he took his final breath. Melvin and Arlene welcomed missionaries and guest speakers into their home. He had patience and a giving spirit for those in need of encouragement and finances. They moved to Grinnell in 1998 and he has resided at Careage of Newton for the past few years. Melvin Lloyd Smith, age 90, passed away on Saturday; March 27, 2010 at Careage of Newton; Jasper County, Iowa. Those left to mourn his passing are: His children, Dean (Jane) Smith of Sun City, AZ, Ken (Donna Jo) Smith of Newton, Linda (Ed) Gross of Victor and Rhonda (Charlie) Klaassen of Brooklyn; 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; one sister, Doris Burden of Springfield, MO and one brother, Floyd (Shirley) Smith of North English. Melvin was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; two brothers, Leroy and Truman Smith; two sisters, Evelyn and Selma Smith; and three great grandchildren. May they rest in peace. Visitation will be from: 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday; March 31, 2010 at the Victor Baptist Church in Victor; Iowa County, Iowa. Funeral services will begin at: 10:30 a.m. on Thursday; April 1, 2010 also at the Victor Baptist Church. Interment will be at the Victor Memorial Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Melvin Lloyd Smith's memorial is located at: Victor Memorial Cemetery, Victor, Iowa County, USA.
When did Melvin Lloyd Smith death?
Melvin Lloyd Smith death on 27 Mar 2010 in Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.7275000
Longitude: -92.2895000

Family Members:

Parent

Eben Claris Smith

(1896 - 1964)

Flossie Irene Ochs Smith

(1896 - 1978)

Spouse

Arlene Byrle Horras Smith

(1921 - 2006)

Siblings

Claris Leroy Smith

(1917 - 2009)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Victor Memorial Cemetery
Victor, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7275000, -92.2895000

2. Calvary Cemetery
Victor, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7291985, -92.2878036

3. Old Victor Pioneer Cemetery
Victor, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7089005, -92.3094025

4. Coats Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7725440, -92.2675480

5. Gwin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7249997, -92.3696288

6. German Immanuel Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6669006, -92.2791977

7. Smith Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6739006, -92.2221985

8. Hartwick Cemetery
Hartwick, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7905500, -92.3568500

9. Ohio Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7034000, -92.1835000

10. Morrison Cemetery
Guernsey, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6753006, -92.3767014

11. Harmony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6880989, -92.3938980

12. Ladora Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7461014, -92.1671982

13. Guernsey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6306000, -92.3364029

14. Longstreth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6267014, -92.2544022

15. Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery
Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7349200, -92.4321400

16. Koszta Cemetery
Koszta, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8143997, -92.2018967

17. Calvary Cemetery
Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7322006, -92.4357986

18. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Victor, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6184100, -92.2522600

19. Genoa Bluffs Cemetery
Genoa Bluff, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6944500, -92.1435000

20. Dover Pioneer Cemetery
Koszta, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8463070, -92.2901180

21. Winslow Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8438988, -92.3230972

22. Evergreen Cemetery
Hartwick, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8494000, -92.3183000

23. Blake Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8598000, -92.3130500

24. Kent Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8063000, -92.4442000