Melvin Dean Smith Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melvin Dean Smith of Henderson, Iowa, who passed away on December 1, 2022, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin Dean Smith to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Joseph Smith and Helen Mae Smith (Hubbard); and his siblings, Louise Peetoom, Jacky Joe Smith, LeRoy Smith and Eugene Smith.

He is survived by : his wife Barbara Smith of Henderson, IA; his children, Anne Marie Huenink of Hastings, IA, Robin Elaine Smith of Henderson, IA, Elizabeth Dawn Smith of Henderson, IA and Stephanie Lynne Miller (Mike) of Council Bluffs, IA; his grandchild Joscelyn Elizabeth Darling of Santa Clarita, CA; his children, Miranda Wyatt Smith-Huenink of Omaha, NE, Heather Michelle Whipple (Rich) of Sharpsburg, IA, Jennifer Lynne Brown (Josh) of Ankeny, IA, Lindsey Marie Smith-McCartney of North Liberty, IA, Jared Scott Smith (Heather) of Bedford, IA, Dr. Stephen James Smith (Lindsey) of Papillion, NE, Krystina Lynne Bouchard (Ty) of Niverville, Manitoba, Zachary Dean Smith (Andrea) of Treynor, IA, Jessica Elayne Page (Jamie) of Bedford, IA, Shaunna Marie Ooms (Ryan) of Janesville, WI and Brandon James Miller (Rachel) of Blair, NE; and his brother-in-law Douglas Earl Daffern (Ilene) of Boise City, OK. He is also survived by many great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild, many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.