Smith, John “Jack” Joseph

SMITH, MONSON, RAYMOND, KING, BENSCOTER, HASHEMI-TOROGHI, MARSHALL, GIFT, LOCKWOOD

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/7/2013 at 19:06:42

Name of deceased: John "Jack" Joseph Smith

Aged: 55 yrs, 9 mo, 4 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: Dec. 18, 1952 in Council Bluffs, IA; shared a special bond with his twin brother, Patrick

Died: Sep. 22, 2008, at Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, IA

Funeral services: Thursday, Sep. 25, 2008, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Harlan, IA; Rev. Robert Hoefler officiated. Burial was at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Portsmouth, IA.

Survived by: Wife of 2-1/2 months, Pam of Harlan, IA; children, Angie (spouse, Dave) Monson of Harlan, IA, and Brad Smith (spouse, Kim) of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Michael, Johnathan, Alex, Ava Rose, and Avril; mother, Marian (nee Raymond) Smith of Avoca, IA; siblings, Jennifer (spouse, Rick) King of Kansas City, MO, Denny Smith of Plattsmouth, NE, Nan (spouse, Larry) Benscoter of Nebraska City, NE, Chris Smith (spouse, Gay) of Waterloo, NE, Tim Smith of Yakima, WA, Gail (spouse, Hashem) Hashemi-Toroghi of Ames, IA, Jay Smith of Plattsmouth, NE, Geri (spouse, Rich) Marshall of Bethel Island, CA, Jeannie Smith, and Mary Lou (spouse, Richard) Gift, all of Austin, TX; nieces; nephews; other family members and many friends

Predeceased by: Father, Gene Smith; twin brother, Patrick

Education: attended grade school at St. Mary’s Catholic Schools in Portsmouth, IA; graduated from Harlan (IA) Community High School, Class of 1971

Religious affiliation: baptized and confirmed at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Pam Lockwood; July 5, 2008; on acreage outside of Harlan, IA

Employment: After finishing high school, Jack began working in construction and was employed with Harlan Builders for several years, building poll barns. He eventually started his own company, Town and Country Buildings, and built poll barns throughout SW Iowa.

Hobbies/Interests: When Jack wasn’t busy working, he could be found on the golf course. He was an avid golfer and participated in many tournaments.

Sources: ancestry.com, pauleyjones.com