"Julie and family, This is still so unreal to me as well as it is to you all I will never for get Smitty he was so darned ornery I will miss him . My heart goes out to you all if ever a thing I could do for you all just call. I feel privileged to have been a friend Kelly Houchin "
In loving memory of
Roger Delaine Smith
December 28, 1954 - June 25, 2017
Roger Delaine Smith, 62, of Malvern, IA unexpectedly passed away June 25, 2017. He was an organ and tissue donor and will be cremated afterwards as per his wishes. His generous gift will save and heal many lives.
There will be no visitation or service. A family-directed celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.
Please respect the wishes of the family as they request no flowers or plants.
Cards and memorials may be sent to the family of Roger Delaine Smith in care of:
Loess Hills Funeral Home
PO Box 189
Malvern, IA 51551
Roger Delaine Smith, one of six children of Roger Ellsworth and Sharon Suzanne "Anne" (Hudson) Smith, was born on December 28, 1954 in Red Oak, Iowa. He attended Nishna Valley High School, later obtaining his G.E.D. He was "Delaine" to his family and friends when growing up, but in his later years many knew him as Roger. Among his various jobs and companies he worked through the years were R.E. Smith and Sons Construction, B&N Railroad, and the Glenwood Resource Center. He owned and operated the "Office Lounge" bar in Emerson, IA, then bought his own semi and trailer and drove for K & G Transportation. He then drove a shuttle for Abbott Airport Parking; even driving Warren Buffett around once. Roger had a delivery route in Southeast Nebraska for a while for Farner-Bocken, a convenience food service products distributor. He then drove semi, hauling grain for Doug Bowen, and lastly had been working for BK Spraying.
Roger and Donette Dee Cashatt were married in 1975 and were blessed with a son Shane. The couple later divorced.
Roger and Julie Ann (Bird) Parks were married on July 6, 1985 in Malvern, Iowa. The family grew to include his son Shane and her daughter Jessica. The couple were later blessed with two sons, Brandon and Christopher.
Roger loved going to casinos, watch westerns and the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. He loved listening to music and never met a jukebox he didn't like. He loved entertaining for his family and friends and was known for joking, kidding around and telling stories. He could be just a little ornery at times but had such a generous heart and was always there for his family, grand kids and friends. As an avid Minnesota Twins fan, Roger cheered for them loudly. He also enjoyed watching other various college and pro sports, boat races at the Ozarks, and playing pool or golf. He loved a good glass of Crown Royal and had the biggest sweet tooth around. Roger loved spoiling his grandkids, who knew they would get candy or pop whenever they visited. He also would whisper "I love you" when someone is sleeping and loved to tuck them into bed.
Roger and his wife Julie were true soulmates. They did everything together. He loved his wife, kids and grandkids tremendously; they were his pride and joy. Roger was a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and cousin, and a good friend to all who knew him.
Roger suffered a heart attack and unexpectedly passed away on June 25, 2017 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the age of 62 years, 5 months, and 27 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Anne; and his brother Philip Smith.
Roger is survived by his wife of almost 32 years, Julie Smith of Malvern; children, Shane Peck and Teri Price, Jessica Wiese, Brandon Smith and Jessica Whetsel, and Christopher Smith and Jamie Flora; grandkids, Annika, Addison, Ryne, Callan, Rodney, Nathan, Jasmine and Chase; two brothers and two sisters and their families; many extended relatives; and a host of friends.
Tributes
"The Huston family would like to extend our sympathy to the Smith family. It was my pleasure to get to know Delaine while I worked at Niahna Valley. He will be greatly missed by all. Kim Huston"
"This is truly one of the best written memorials I have ever read. Delaine deserved to be remembered for the kind, good hearted soul that he was. I really am saddened by your loss. The entire family is in my prayers. Kim (Moore ) Steinman"
"Julie and family, Smitty will always be a part of us. His daily jokes and love for us will never be forgotten. Please let us know if we can do anything, whether it's tomorrow or in a few years. We will be here for you like you two were for us. "
"Smitty was an awesome guy and will be missed by many. Will miss hearing his stories and contagious laugh. Will be drinking shots of fireball and rumchata in his memory for years to come. "
"My sympathy to all of the Smith family on your loss of Delaine. He was such a character that will be missed by many. I hadn't seen him in a few years but will remember him fondly. May he rest in peace.
Lynn (Nickolaison) Sundberg"
"To all the Smith Family, our hearts go out to you all. Our father, Ivan Crawford, really enjoyed shooting the breeze with Delaine and enjoyed having him as a neighbor years ago. With sincere sympathy, we are so sorry for your loss. Carla and Denny and Ethel"
"Julie and family. Sorry for your loss. I have many memories of babysitting the Smith kids. In a small town we knew everyone, great times sleigh riding and roller skating. He always had a smile and great sense of humor."
"For the Smith family, we were so sorry to hear of Delaine's passing. We will remember him as the ornery teenager that went to NV. Our sincere sympathy. Brett and Elaine (Burrington) Barns"
"My condolences got out to the family, please don't hesitate to call if you need anything. I worked with Smitty for the last 4 years he was a great personto work with and be around. I will miss him. "