Duane L. Smith (1929-2009)

SMITH, MANSHIP, MATSEN, KINYON

Posted By: Nevada Journal
Date: 7/4/2009 at 10:13:11

THE NEVADA JOURNAL, Nevada, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, July 2, 2009.

AMES - Duane L. Smith, 79, of Ames, died Friday, June 26, 2009 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Duane was born July 22, 1929 at Mingo, Iowa, the son of Seth and Allie (Manship) Smith. Duane graduated from Shipley High School in 1947. Duane was united in marriage to Phyllis Matsen August 8, 1948. Phyllis preceded Duane in death on March 23, 1996. He was a salesman and owned Smitty's Sales and Service in Ames. Duane enjoyed inventing tools, designing mechanical things, tinkering, selling and working. He was a former member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Ames.

Duane is survived by 3 sons and daughters-in-law: Walter (Debra) Smith of Ames, Jerry (Ruth) Smith of Ames, Scott (Jeanne) Smith of Ankeny; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother: Seth (Elaine) Smith of Roswell, New Mexico.

Duane was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis; and one sister: Jean Kinyon.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, June 30th at the Bacon Funeral Home in Nevada. Inurnment will be in the Sheffield Cemetery near Story City at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Duane L. Smith Memorial Fund.

The Bacon Funeral Home and Crematory is handling arrangements.

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