Ruth Ellen Smith Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Ellen Smith of Sac City, Iowa, who passed away on May 21, 2023, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Ellen Smith to show support.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Robert Galbraith and Florence Galbraith (Deming); her husband Merlyn Smith; and her siblings, Arlene Willadson (Leo), Gerald Galbraith (Joann), Merle Galbraith (Phyllis), LeRoy Galbraith (Ruth) and James Galbraith.
She is survived by : her children, Bradley Smith (Sara) of New Virginia, IA, Russell Smith of Newell, IA, Susan Smith of Newell, IA, Nancy Burkhart (Dan) of Oto, IA and Jack Smith (Tami) of Storm Lake, IA; her grandchildren, Wesley Burkhart (Meagan) of Smithland, IA, Brandon Burkhart (Samantha) of Smithland, IA, Kaitlin Traver (Aric) of Oto, IA and Elizabeth Smith of Chicago, IL; her great grandchildren, Leah, Braxton, Archer Burkhart, Briggs, Blair Burkhart, Ava and Nora Traver; and her sister-in-law Ann Galbraith of Sac City, IA. She is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
