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LeRoy F. “Lee” Smith, 79, of Belmond, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at his home in Belmond.
Visitation for Lee Smith will be held on Friday, September 8, 2017 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond.
Memorial and graveside services for Lee will be private.
Lee was born November 28, 1937, the son of Lynna Dominy and Leo Smith. Lee graduated from Belmond High School in 1955 and attended Iowa State University, graduating in 1960 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
Lee worked for Continental Oil Company (Conoco Inc.) from 1960-1985 as a Division Sales Manager. After taking early retirement, Lee then had another career in Real Estate at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.
Lee was united in marriage to Joyce K. Petersen of Fort Dodge, Iowa in June of 1959 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Their union was blessed with 4 children: Mike, Matt, Marc and Michelle.
Lee had a sense of humor, loved history, traveling, and watching the Iowa State Cyclones. Upon learning that he was diagnosed with COPD, Lee stated that he was “on his last great adventure.”
Lee returned to Belmond in 2007, having realized he wanted to be closer to his Sister and childhood home. Lee was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond, Iowa.
Lee is preceded in death by his parents, son Mike, wife Joyce and Brother-in-Law Jerry Chandler. Survivors include Lee’s children, his sister Sandy Anderson, nephews Lance and Lane Chandler, Aunt Marilyn Kral and Special Friend, Ann Leonard.
In lieu on flowers, please make donations to Gateway Hospice or to the charity of your choice.
Click here to view Lee's memorial tribute video