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Vaclav “"James"” Smid

Birth	:	19 Jan 1866
Death	:	4 May 1958 Lone Tree, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lone Tree Cemetery, Lone Tree, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4922900, -91.4254330
Plot	:	Middle Sec., Row 8
Description	:	Father of Charles A.,Miloslav, Elsie, Edward, Wilma and Alfred. Owned harness shop in Lone Tree, IA Lone Tree Reporter, Lone Tree, Iowa, Thursday May 8, 1958 Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in the Grace United Church of Christ for Mr. Vaclav Smid, who passed away Sunday at his home in Lone Tree. Rev. Lynn Jondahl officiated at the services. Organ music was provided by Mrs. Townsend Brown. Vaclav Smid, who passed away at the age of 92, was born in Vranor, Czechoslovakia, on January 19, 1866. He was a... Read More	Father of Charles A.,Miloslav, Elsie, Edward, Wilma and Alfred. Owned harness shop in Lone Tree, IA Lone Tree Reporter, Lone Tree, Iowa, Thursday May 8, 1958 Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in the Grace United Church of Christ for Mr. Vaclav Smid, who passed away Sunday at his home in Lone Tree. Rev. Lynn Jondahl officiated at the services. Organ music was provided by Mrs. Townsend Brown. Vaclav Smid, who passed away at the age of 92, was born in Vranor, Czechoslovakia, on January 19, 1866. He was a son of Vaclav and Josephine Tomec Smid. On September 8, 1890 he was united in marriage to Anna Hora at her home southwest of Riverside. At the age of sixteen he came to this country and was employed by the Fisher Harness shop. In 1888 Mr. Smid purchased the shop from Mr. Fisher and established his own firm which was known as V. Smid, dealer in harness, shoes and leather goods. At a later date his son, Edward, entered the business which was then known and has since been maintained as V. Smid and Son. Remaining an active business man until the time of his death, Mr. Smid operated the firm for seventy years, making him the oldest active business man in Lone Tree and possibly the entire state. Mr. Smid served on the Board of Education of the Lone Tree Independent School district and as a member of the Town Council. He was a member and leader for many years of the Lone Tree band. He was a member of Abner Lodge No. 535, A.F. and A.M. and was presented a 50 year certificate in Masonry in 1955. He was also a member of Omega Lodge No. 728 of the Odd Fellows. Surviving relatives include three sons, Edward of Lone Tree, Melo of Cranford, N. J. and Alfred of Olympia, Wash; two daughters, Miss Elsie Smid of Lone Tree and Mrs. Holly Johnston of Crawfordsville; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, his parents, one son, Charles, three brothers, one sister, one stepbrother and two stepsisters. Interment was in the Lone Tree Cemetery with Sorden and Adams in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers at the services were J. E. Ashton, William P. Ashton, Carl Werbach, H. S. Hamilton, Alfred Lennabaugh and James Hradek. Flower helpers were Mrs. Joe Luther, Mrs. Laurel Angelsberg, Mrs. Anna Eden, Mrs. H. S. Hamilton and Mrs. Rose Petsel.

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Vaclav “"James"” Smid's memorial is located at: Lone Tree Cemetery, Lone Tree, Johnson County, USA.
When did Vaclav “"James"” Smid death?
Vaclav “"James"” Smid death on 4 May 1958 in Lone Tree, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.4922900
Longitude: -91.4254330

Family Members:

Spouse

Anna E. Hora Smid

(1870 - 1949)

Children

Elsie Rose Smid

(1895 - 1991)

Edward M. Smid

(1897 - 1962)

Wilma Marian Smid Johnston

(1900 - 1986)

Flowers:

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