1950
Terry
2016
Terry Smith
October 20, 1950 — November 2, 2016
Terry E. Smith, 66, of New Providence, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, November 4th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church, 604 Cherry Ave., New Providence, IA. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 5th at 11:00 AM at the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church. Per Terry's wishes, he was cremated and there will be no burial. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Terry was born on October 20, 1950 in Burlington, IA, the son of Carl & Marvel (Chubb) Smith. He grew up in Burlington where he attended school, graduating from Burlington High School with the class of 1969. He furthered his education at the community college in Burlington and later attended NE Missouri State University, earning his bachelor's degree in Business Administration. On May 26, 1973, Terry was united in marriage to Janis Rogers at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Eldora. The couple welcomed daughter Angela into their family in 1977. For a short time, Terry worked at Hy-Vee in Eldora and then began his long career at the State Training School for Boys in Eldora where he worked for over 35 years, retiring in 2009. He also worked construction part time on the side.
Golf. That pretty much sums up Terry. He lived for golf, where he was a member of the Pine Lake Country Club, member of the Iowa Association of Golf and was even lucky enough to play in the Iowa Masters for several years. He was playfully known, especially to his golfing friends as "Horace T" or "Smitty". Terry also enjoyed being in Arkansas, where he owned property and of course, played golf. Terry had a zero handicap, which not many golfers can claim. In addition to his love of golf, he enjoyed playing piano, playing in church for many years and playing for weddings. He loved the outdoors including yardwork and working in the timber. Terry was also a member of the Eldora Wildlife Club, the South Hardin Recreational Club and was an associate member of the Eldora American Legion.
Terry is survived by his wife Janis of New Providence; daughter Angie of Council Bluffs, IA; mother Marvel of Burlington, IA; sister Jacquelynn (Tom) Kay of Downers Grove, IL; nieces and nephew Nikki & Ninna Kay and Michelle & Deven Smith; he also had many close, special friends. He was preceded in death by his father; brother Daniel Smith.
Terry was born on October 20, 1950 in Burlington, IA, the son of Carl & Marvel (Chubb) Smith. He grew up in Burlington where he attended school, graduating from Burlington High School with the class of 1969. He furthered his education at the community college in Burlington and later attended NE Missouri State University, earning his bachelor's degree in Business Administration. On May 26, 1973, Terry was united in marriage to Janis Rogers at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Eldora. The couple welcomed daughter Angela into their family in 1977. For a short time, Terry worked at Hy-Vee in Eldora and then began his long career at the State Training School for Boys in Eldora where he worked for over 35 years, retiring in 2009. He also worked construction part time on the side.
Golf. That pretty much sums up Terry. He lived for golf, where he was a member of the Pine Lake Country Club, member of the Iowa Association of Golf and was even lucky enough to play in the Iowa Masters for several years. He was playfully known, especially to his golfing friends as "Horace T" or "Smitty". Terry also enjoyed being in Arkansas, where he owned property and of course, played golf. Terry had a zero handicap, which not many golfers can claim. In addition to his love of golf, he enjoyed playing piano, playing in church for many years and playing for weddings. He loved the outdoors including yardwork and working in the timber. Terry was also a member of the Eldora Wildlife Club, the South Hardin Recreational Club and was an associate member of the Eldora American Legion.
Terry is survived by his wife Janis of New Providence; daughter Angie of Council Bluffs, IA; mother Marvel of Burlington, IA; sister Jacquelynn (Tom) Kay of Downers Grove, IL; nieces and nephew Nikki & Ninna Kay and Michelle & Deven Smith; he also had many close, special friends. He was preceded in death by his father; brother Daniel Smith.
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