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Melvin P. “Mel” Smith

Birth	:	4 Jul 1934 Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	16 Oct 2019 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Cemetery, York, York County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8586006, -97.5599976
Description	:	Melvin P Smith, age 85 of York, NE died on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in Lincoln, NE. Mel was born in rural Lindsay, NE on July 4, 1934 to Ruth (McCready) and John Smith. He graduated from Oakdale High School in Oakdale, NE May 1953. He farmed on his family farm from 1952 to 1956 before entering into the Army and was stationed in Korea. Mel was united in marriage to Arlene Gubbels on September 22, 1960 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Osmond, NE. Mel and Arlene lived in Norfolk, NE before moving to York, NE... Read More	Melvin P Smith, age 85 of York, NE died on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in Lincoln, NE. Mel was born in rural Lindsay, NE on July 4, 1934 to Ruth (McCready) and John Smith. He graduated from Oakdale High School in Oakdale, NE May 1953. He farmed on his family farm from 1952 to 1956 before entering into the Army and was stationed in Korea. Mel was united in marriage to Arlene Gubbels on September 22, 1960 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Osmond, NE. Mel and Arlene lived in Norfolk, NE before moving to York, NE in 1968. Mel was assistant manager for Gambles in Norfolk, then General Manager in York for 15 years. He then worked at Coast to Coast and True Value hardware stores until his retirement in 2010. For 52 years, he was in the hardware business patiently and attentively taking care of customer needs. Mel was a devoted husband and father and a member of the Knights of Columbus and Leader of Bits and Spurs 4-H Club. One of his favorite experiences was traveling to Italy with his wife visiting the Vatican in Rome and meeting Pope John Paul. They also traveled to Lourdes, France. His great passion was living on his acreage with his family, guiding and assisting his children in caring and training horses to show in 4 – H. He also “assisted” his wife in vegetable and flower gardening and various other arts and crafts projects. Mel is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Norbert, Harold, Maurice, Willis, Robert, Kenneth and sister Jonella; sisters-in-law Stella, Doloris, Arlena, Marlene and brother-in-law, Bill. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; brothers Virgil Smith and Raymond Smith and sister Donna Ross; his sons, Maynard (Kathy) Smith and Greg (Kathy) Smith; daughters Michele Peon Casanova and Karen (Mike) Snell and grandchildren Adrian Peon Casanova, Nathan Snell, Bryce, Nicole, and Kari Smith. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, York. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, York. A Rosary will be said at 6 PM, Monday at Metz Chapel with family greeting friends following the rosary. Visitation we be held on Monday from 1pm-8pm.

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Where is Melvin P. “Mel” Smith's memorial?
Melvin P. “Mel” Smith's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Cemetery, York, York County, USA.
When did Melvin P. “Mel” Smith death?
Melvin P. “Mel” Smith death on 16 Oct 2019 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Melvin P. “Mel” Smith's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8586006
Longitude: -97.5599976

Family Members:

Parent

John Silvara Smith

(1896 - 1957)

Ruth E. McCready Smith

(1899 - 1977)

Siblings

Kenneth Anthony Smith

(1928 - 2018)

Jonella R. Smith

(1941 - 2008)

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Coordinate: 40.8586006, -97.5599976

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8. Saint Paul Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9593220, -97.5579930

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15. Zion Cemetery
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16. Blue Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7571983, -97.4535980

17. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7271996, -97.5511017

18. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7282982, -97.6444016

19. Cashler Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8225000, -97.3688000

20. Palo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9736000, -97.4250200

21. Roe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6912000, -97.5955000

22. Utica Cemetery
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23. Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7560997, -97.7391968

24. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0155983, -97.6539001