SMITH, Chester A. (1902-1976)

SMITH, POWLES, JONES, AUXIER, JOHNSON, MOORE, TRAVIS

Posted By: Elaine Harrington (email)
Date: 11/10/2006 at 20:00:15

GLENWOOD OPINION TRIBUNE
DATED AUGUST 4, 1976

Chester A. Smith born February 24, 1902, died on July 30 in Omaha, Neb., at the age of 74.

Mr. Smith was married to Eva K. Powles on Sept. 27, 1930 and they have made their home around and in Glenwood since that time.

Mr. Smith worked at a western Omaha hospital as a stationary engineer until his retirement.

Services for Mr. Smith were held at the Raynor, Lett and Kent Funeral Home on Aug. 2. Burial was held at the Glenwood Cemetery. The Rev. Milton Akey conducted the services.

Casket bearers were: Bud Bowley, Richard Hartman, Burl Vinton, Claude Robertson, Paul Johnson and Hubert Perkins.

Surviving is his wife and children: Charles Chester Smith, Craig, Neb.; Sidney Richard Smith, Calhan, Colo.; Mrs. Harold (Delores) Jones, Malvern; Max A. Smith, Calhan, Colo.; Keith A. Smith,Glewood; Mrs. Keith (Judy) Auxier, Glenwood; Mrs. Max (Carolyn) Johnson, Pacific Junction; 12 grandchildren; a brother, Herbert Smith, Nampa, Idaho; two sisters, Mrs. Sidney (Nellie) Moore, Nampa, Idaho and Mrs. Goldie Travis of Council Bluffs.