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Pvt Eldon S. Smith

Birth	:	2 Jul 1925 Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Sep 1998 Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Masonic Cemetery, Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7588060, -91.1505830
Plot	:	Section F.
Inscription	:	PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II.
Description	:	Eldon S. Smith Eldon "Smitty" S. Smith, 73, of Akron died Friday, September 25, 1998, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Services were held Tuesday, September 29, 1998, at First Church of Christ in Akron, with the Rev. Justin May and the Rev. Elmer Hodge officiating. Burial was in Riversice Cemetery, with military rites conducted by American Legion Hoschler Post 186, of Akron. Schroeder Funeral Home, Akron, was in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Sonny Lennon, Rich Coyle, Cal Robertson, Dick Hughes, Gary Horton, Ira schoop, Arnie Knecht and Skip Iverson. Organist was Mika Rosenbaum, with Tim Kelley as soloist singing, "Take My... Read More	Eldon S. Smith Eldon "Smitty" S. Smith, 73, of Akron died Friday, September 25, 1998, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Services were held Tuesday, September 29, 1998, at First Church of Christ in Akron, with the Rev. Justin May and the Rev. Elmer Hodge officiating. Burial was in Riversice Cemetery, with military rites conducted by American Legion Hoschler Post 186, of Akron. Schroeder Funeral Home, Akron, was in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Sonny Lennon, Rich Coyle, Cal Robertson, Dick Hughes, Gary Horton, Ira schoop, Arnie Knecht and Skip Iverson. Organist was Mika Rosenbaum, with Tim Kelley as soloist singing, "Take My Hand Precious Lord", "Softly & Tenderly" and "Wind Beneath My Wings". Mr. Smith was born July 2, 1925, in Akron, the son of John Lewis and Francis (Farwell) Smith. He gradusted from Akron High School in 1943 and served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper from 1945 to 1946. He married Wilma "Bebe" Heyl on Oct. 22, 1948, in Sioux City. He farmed, worked as an electrician and on a bridge construction crew with Milwaukee Railroad, until retiring. He was a member of First Church of Christ and American Legion Hoschler Post 186. He enjoyed playing cards, cribbage, "Yatzee", and misc. games, trains, building things that appealed to him, and spending time with his famiy and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Wilford; and two sisters, Doris Campbell and Verda Bulis. Akron Register Tribune Thursday, October 1, 1998 Akron, Iowa

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Where is Pvt Eldon S. Smith's memorial?
Pvt Eldon S. Smith's memorial is located at: Masonic Cemetery, Tipton, Cedar County, USA.
When did Pvt Eldon S. Smith death?
Pvt Eldon S. Smith death on 25 Sep 1998 in Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Pvt Eldon S. Smith's memorial?
Latitude: 41.7588060
Longitude: -91.1505830

Family Members:

Parent

John L. Smith

(1885 - 1960)

Frances M. Farwell Smith

(1890 - 1953)

Spouse

Wilma Loretta “Bebe” Heyl Smith

(1928 - 2012)

Siblings

Wilford H. Smith

(1915 - 1993)

Marjorie Beaubien

(1918 - 2015)

Doris E. Smith Campbell

(1923 - 1994)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.7588060, -91.1505830

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Coordinate: 41.7552986, -91.1508026

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Coordinate: 41.7569008, -91.0353012

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Coordinate: 41.7295000, -91.2667000

15. Rochester Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6656200, -91.1395800

16. Burnett Burial Site
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Coordinate: 41.6680782, -91.1834911

17. North Liberty Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6852989, -91.2292023

18. York Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7714005, -91.0250015

19. Centreville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6805796, -91.0779322

20. South Bethel Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6727829, -91.0814667

21. Ocheltree Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6875242, -91.0557094

22. Pee Dee Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6699982, -91.2142029

23. Hanna Cemetery
Tipton, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7136002, -91.0261002

24. Howard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7486303, -91.2918299