Lila Smit Obituary
The world bids farewell to Lila Smit of Viborg, South Dakota, departing on May 5, 2025 at the age of 88. Lila leaves behind memories cherished by the community. 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 Lila Smit to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Anna (Ray Smit) and Earl; and her siblings, Vernon, Virgil, Spike, Jim, Donnie, Ronnie, Les, Eve and Leona.
She is survived by: her children, Linda Trudeau (Brad) of Centerville, SD and Doug Smit of Hurley, SD.; her grandchildren, Tracy Kopp of Sioux Falls, SD, Kristie Shafer (Todd) of Brentwood, TN, Amanda Goodburn (Alex) of Vermillion, SD, Tiffany Block (Scott) of Hurley, SD, Billy Smit of Viborg, SD and Danny Smit (Katie) of Parker, SD.; her great grandchildren, Alex, Nic Kopp, Lila Shafer, Emily, Jack Goodburn, Charlie, Cooper Block, Alauna Smit, Raylon and Rylee Smit; and her sister-in-law Connie. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, May 12th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the First English Lutheran Church (351 Broadway St, Centerville, SD 57014). A funeral service was held on Monday, May 12th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
