Leland E. "Smitty" Smith's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2025 in Helena, Montana

Leland E. "Smitty" Smith

May 20, 1947 - February 21, 2025 (77 years old)

Helena, Montana

Leland E. "Smitty" Smith's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2025 in Helena, Montana

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Retz Funeral Home & Crematory

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Leland E. "Smitty" Smith

May 20, 1947 - February 21, 2025 (77 years old)

Helena, Montana

Leland E. Smith Obituary

We bid farewell to Leland E. Smith of Helena, Montana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 21, 2025 at the age of 77. Leland E. touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Leland E. may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Leland E. touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his parent Juanita Smith. He is survived by: his wife Sharon Smith; his children, Shawn Smith and Robyn VanHemelryck (Dean); his grandchildren, Bryson Smith, Brittany Carlson (Tyler), Kylee Hauck (Ryan), Shelby VanHemelryck and Carson VanHemelryck; and his great grandchild Harper Hauck.

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in memory of Leland E. Smith to Enhabit Home Health and Hospice, 2827 Airport Rd, Helena MT 59601.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Retz Funeral Home & Crematory



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February 27, 2025

Bill Huyser wrote a sympathy message

“R.I.P my dear friend, so sorry for your loss Sharon and family,he was such a special guy.”


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