"Ted came into my life when I was just a lost boy attending northeast elementary. He came in as my big brother/mentor and showed me compassion and strength and helped guide me through some rough times. He always saw something in me and showed me to see more in myself. He would always see how I was doing and check on me and the family every time our paths crossed. You could see the genuine care in his eyes every time we talked and always had to make sure I knew how proud of me he was. He was truly one of a kind, and my first true friend. God bless you Ted and thank you for everything. Rest easy good buddy."
In loving memory of
Teddy Allen Smith
February 8, 1926 - August 31, 2020
Teddy Smith, 94, of Glenwood, IA passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society in Omaha, NE. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Glenwood Cemetery with Pastor Darrell Hopp officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m on Thursday at Loess Hills Funeral Home in Glenwood. The cortege will leave the funeral home at 12:45 p.m. to the cemetery. Loess Hills Funeral Home in Glenwood is caring for Ted and his family.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be given in Ted's honor to the Bloom Senior Center
OBITUARY
Teddy Allen Smith, 94 of Glenwood, Iowa, passed away August 31, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society in Omaha, Nebraska.
Ted was born on February 8, 1926 in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Cecil and Delores (Stormer) Bagley. He graduated from high school in Lewis, Iowa. Ted served in the United States Army with the 311th Infantry Regiment during World War II, fought at the Battle of the Bulge at age 18. He received a bronze service star and was honorably discharged. Ted attended college at Northern Iowa, Simpson and Denver University. He obtained his teaching degree and taught history until retirement.
Ted enjoyed camping and swimming, Indian lore and of course, teaching.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother Roger Bagley in 2005.
Ted is survived by his sisters, Betty Fetterman of Lancaster, CA, and Julia Linfor of Selah, WA; nieces, Christy Kidd of Palmdale, CA and Candice Brubaker of Moreno Valley, CA; and several special friends.
Tributes
"Ted came into my life when I was a youngster at northeast elementary, and was my big brother. He saw something in me at a young age, and gave me a lot of guidance and helped me see the potential I had in myself. Even now in my 30s he would always stop and check in me and chat whenever I our paths would cross. Thank you for everything Ted. Rest easy my friend!"
"Ted will be truly missed, knew him from when he worked up at state school and kept track of the young man I was in charge of. Ted was like a father figure to him. He was such an awesome person always had a smile on his face. He had a sister that use to come stay with him off and on to visit and she would come down to the laundromat where I worked sometimes Ted would come down she was alot like Ted very kind. RIP Ted!! Prayers to the family!!!"