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Wesley Dwight Smith

Birth	:	28 Feb 1929 Carrollton, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	11 Feb 2019 Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Union Cemetery, Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6800680, -94.4917180
Description	:	Wesley Dwight Smith, 89, was born February 28, 1929 in Old Carrollton, Carroll County, Iowa to Frank C. and Evelyn C. (Mitchell) Smith. He died February 11, 2019 at The New Homestead, Guthrie Center, Iowa. Wes graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 1947. He enlisted in the Navy 1948-1952 during the Korean War, serving as an Electrician’s Mate aboard the USS Zeal. On January 22, 1954 he married Betty J. Long at Glidden, Iowa. To this union four children were born: Steve (Nancy) Smith of Guthrie Center; Cris (Keith) Knobbe of Guthrie Center; Vicki (Mike Karstens) Anzalone,... Read More	Wesley Dwight Smith, 89, was born February 28, 1929 in Old Carrollton, Carroll County, Iowa to Frank C. and Evelyn C. (Mitchell) Smith. He died February 11, 2019 at The New Homestead, Guthrie Center, Iowa. Wes graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 1947. He enlisted in the Navy 1948-1952 during the Korean War, serving as an Electrician’s Mate aboard the USS Zeal. On January 22, 1954 he married Betty J. Long at Glidden, Iowa. To this union four children were born: Steve (Nancy) Smith of Guthrie Center; Cris (Keith) Knobbe of Guthrie Center; Vicki (Mike Karstens) Anzalone, Omaha, NE; and Lesley (Adam) Halsey of Guthrie Center. Wes and Betty made their home in the Coon Rapids area until 1969 when they moved to the farm southwest of Guthrie Center. He was a true steward of the land raising row crops, cattle, chick- ens, hogs and horses on their family farm. Wes was a 4-H leader, Baker Township Trustee, former president of Guthrie County Rural Fire- men’s Association, member of the Guthrie Center Booster Club, Guthrie County Beef Producers, Guthrie County Pork Producers, Farm Bureau and American Legion. He enjoyed time spent with his family and attending their school activities, especially the grandkids’ sporting events. Wes was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; his parents; sister Beth Shutt; and son-in-law Les Anzalone. Surviving are his children, 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-grandchil- dren soon to arrive; sister Gayle Schultz; and brothers Ronny Smith and Roger Smith. Obituary and photo published by Twigg Funeral Home

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Wesley Dwight Smith's memorial is located at: Union Cemetery, Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, USA.
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Wesley Dwight Smith death on 11 Feb 2019 in Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.6800680
Longitude: -94.4917180

Family Members:

Parent

Frank C. Smith

(1907 - 1979)

Evelyn Cecilia Mitchell Smith

(1906 - 1993)

Spouse

Betty Jean Long Smith

(1937 - 2010)

Siblings

Emma Bethane Smith Shutt

(1930 - 1998)

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Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6800680, -94.4917180

2. Valley Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6818390, -94.4879790

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Coordinate: 41.6307850, -94.4348130

7. West Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6925011, -94.3780975

8. Moffit Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7668991, -94.4539032

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10. Bear Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6455994, -94.6194000

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Coordinate: 41.5867004, -94.5543976

12. Seeley Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7318993, -94.6147003

13. Glendon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5985240, -94.4018810

14. East Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6869011, -94.3375015

15. Yale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7690000, -94.3585000

16. Dodge Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8194008, -94.4697037

17. Morrisburg Cemetery
Dale, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5983009, -94.3193970

18. Highland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8241997, -94.5717010

19. Union Township Cemetery
Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7391450, -94.6858030

20. Spring Valley Cemetery
Casey, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5220000, -94.5046000

21. Rosehill Cemetery
Menlo, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5335999, -94.4052963

22. Menlo Cemetery
Menlo, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5321999, -94.4028015

23. Stanfield Cemetery
Casey, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5124870, -94.5016370

24. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
North Branch, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6603012, -94.7236023