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Delbert Smith Obituary
Delbert Eugene
Smith
March 25, 1928
July 6, 2021
Delbert Eugene Smith left this world to be present with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 6, 2021. He passed away due to heart failure at the age of 93. He entered this world on March 25th, 1928.
He served two years in the Naval service. He married Norma Jean Humes on September 2, 1950, in Salina Kansas. They had four daughters, and one son.
He is preceded in death by his oldest daughter Wava Smith. He is survived by his wife Norma Smith; his sister Dee (Don) Rathbun; sister-in-law Betty (Manning) Smith; his daughters Linda (Jim) Tolan, Mary (John) Welter, Joyce (Jeff) Kohlmeyer, and his son David (Sandy) Smith. He is also survived by his 6 grandchildren Alicia (Rory) Parker, Andrea Tolan, Catherine and Elizabeth Welter, Eric and Ethan Kohlmeyer; his great grandchildren Harper Gatchel, James, and Scarlett Parker, and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
His favorite saying was "give us a call when you get home." Delbert was a warehouseman at the Air Force Academy until his retirement at age 86. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but we rejoice knowing we will be reunited with him in the future.
There will be a viewing at Evergreen Funeral Home, 1830 E Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910 on Thursday, July 15, 2021, from 5-7 PM. The Celebration of Life will be at Mesa Hills Bible Church, 615 W. Uintah Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905 on Friday, July 16, 2021, at 1 pm with burial to immediately follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs.
In lieu of flowers, Delbert wanted Memorial Donations to be given to "Whispering Winds" Campground with Bible Impact Ministries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Delbert Smith
Linda
July 7, 2023
Still missing him! So many others have joined him
Harper
June 11, 2022
Papa I miss you sooooooooooo much. I am sad that I didn't get to spend more time with you.I miss all of the fun times that we had.i miss the checker's game's.i know that we will be runited in the future.
Linda
July 31, 2021
I miss you so very much. Mom misses you too.
Robert Shuck
July 16, 2021
Praying for you all during this difficult time. But rejoicing on Delbert's home going.
Elwyn and Cherry , Sara Stucky
July 16, 2021
We are praying you through these difficult days. Del was a man of the Word. As you cling to God's promises in the Word, may Christ's presence be your comfort and stay.
Joe and Kathy Lentz
July 15, 2021
Our sympathy and prayers are with you all.
April Fitzgerald
July 14, 2021
I did not know Uncle Delbert very well. What I do know is that his children are kind, thoughtful, and loving. He and Aunt Norma raised a beautiful family who love the Lord. That is a wonderful legacy, and my prayers are with all of you.
Margaret Maggert
July 14, 2021
My sympathy and prayers are with you all.
Joyce Kohlmeyer
July 14, 2021
Daddy i miss you so much already. N I more games of chicken feet , pollyanna , checkers or give away. I am rejoicing that I will see you again but hurting so much you are gone. I love you daddy!!!!
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