William James "BJ" Smith

SMITH, PINNEY, MAIER, VANNORDEN

Posted By: Lisa Ciha (email)
Date: 7/17/2017 at 14:57:06

William James “BJ” Smith, 26, of Solon, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the University of Iowa Hospitals after a lifelong struggle with Muscular Dystrophy.

BJ was born June 7, 1991 in Iowa City; son of William and Cynthia (Maier) Smith. He graduated from Solon High School and Kirkwood Community College with a degree in computer science.

BJ grew up being a goodwill ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and worked the fishbowl at the telethon for many years. Later in life he developed a love for BBQ, especially smoking foods and hosting events, video gaming and attending motorcycling events where he was treated like a true brother.

He is survived by his parents, Bill and Cindy Smith; sister Tori Pinney and her husband, Brian; two nephews; maternal grandparents, Don and Virginia Maier and Judy VanNorden; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles and dear friends who were as close a brothers.

A celebration of BJ’s life will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, July 15th at the Hills City Park shelter where a potluck and time of gathering will follow. A memorial will also take place this fall in Conesville. Memorials in BJ’s memory may be directed to Camp Courageous or the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Online condolences can be shared with his family at www.gayandciha.com.

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