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Rebecca Lea (Crowdes) Smith (2013)

CROWDES, IRLMEIER, RICHARDS, SMITH

Posted By: Shirley Keating
Date: 8/28/2013 at 21:41:32

Des Moines Register
Des Moines, Iowa
August 27, 2013

Rebecca Lea (Becky) Smith, Des Moines

Becky Smith passed away August 25, 2013 at Mercy Hospital. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Chapel, Bishop Drumm Home, 5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, Iowa.

Becky was born on May 6, 1952 in Carroll, Iowa. She graduated from Winterset High School in 1970.

Becky and Kenny Richards were married in August of 1970 and to this union their daughter, Emily was born. After Kenny's death, Becky married Jerry Smith in 1993.

Becky worked for many years at David W. Smouse Opportunity School in Des Moines as a teacher's associate and most recently for Saydel and Ankeny School Districts.

Becky was best known for her compassionate heart and genuine love for children of all ages. She was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, but most of all found greatest joy in being surrounded by family. Becky was an organ donor.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry O. Smith and her daughter, Emily(Cuco) Richards of Des Moines. She will be greatly missed by her sibling, nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa Heart Foundation in Becky's honor.

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