Alvin Clinton Smith (1927-1996)

SMITH, JOHNSON, ALLEN, CROSS, MYHRE, NESSA

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 8/3/2013 at 11:44:00

From Nevada Journal May 30, 1996

Alvin Clinton Smith

March 27, 2927 to May 24, 1996

Alvin Clinton Smith, 69, of Nevada, died of acute leukemia on Friday, May 24, at his home in Nevada.

He was born to James and Nellie (Johnson) Smith on March 27, 1927, near Story City. He had lived in Nevada for 34 years, previously having lived in Webster City, Story City and Jewell.

He attended Drake University for two years studying business administration. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On June 20, 1948, he married Ethyl Allen in Jewell. He was the owner and operator of a family shoe store, Al's Shoes in Nevada, for 30 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Nevada; Lions International; Indian Creek Country Club; and was a former member of the Nevada Chamber of Commerce.

Survivors include his wife, Ethyl of Nevada; two daughters, Deena Cross of West Des Moines and Dorian Myhre of Nevada; four grandchildren, Marisa Myhre, Alex Cross, Miranda Myhre and Adam Cross; one brother, Howard Smith of Story City; and one sister, Helen Nessa of Webster City.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, LaVerne Smith.

Memorial services were held Wednesday, May 29, at the First United Methodist Church, Nevada, with Pastor James W. King officiating. A private family burial of the cremains was held at the Nevada Municipal Cemetery. A memorial fund has been establish. Chet Ryan Mortuary, Nevada, handled arrangements.