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Joshua Steiner-Smith Obituary

David Joshua Smith was born on September 9, 1971, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Doug and DyAnn Smith. He was raised and educated in Sioux Falls and graduated from SDSU in 1995.

Upon completing college, Josh moved from the prairie to Colorado, living in Denver and then in Colorado Springs, where he met Tana Steiner. He was welcomed into her family on October 14, 2000, and to that loving relationship, three children were added and cherished. He lost his young life to cancer on August 30, 2014.

Josh loved his life in Colorado and thoroughly enjoyed sports that the Rockies had to offer. He rambunctiously rode mountain bikes, crossed streams in his jeep with his family cheering on, and enjoyed hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing. He worked at Graybar Electric for 15 years and spent the last three years of his life at his childrens' school, tutoring students and devoting his remaining time to his children.

A broken-hearted family mourns his loss: his wife Tana Steiner-Smith; daughter Ella, 10; sons Bridger and Kellen, both 8; his parents DyAnn Smith Wentler and Charles Wentler, and Doug and Barb Smith; brother, Matthew Smith and his family; stepbrothers Casey Wentler and Ben Wentler, and many members of his extended family and friends.

A celebration of Josh's life will take place at 2:00 on Saturday, September 6, at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Sep. 4, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Steiner-Smith

11 Entries

Pat Honner

September 7, 2014

Had the pleasure of meeting Josh while at SDSU, through my brother's buddies. Always super nice to me from the start. Hadn't seen Josh for many years, and never had the privelege to meet his family. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Certainly way too young to leave them...

September 6, 2014

I knew Josh while attending SDSU and was one of the nicest people I met there; always a smile and inviting everyone out. My sympathies and prayers go out to Josh's family. Gone way too soon.
Amy Scandale (Plymouth Meeting, PA)

September 6, 2014

Mike and Marsha
our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Dan Belsky

September 5, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Smith family.

gail wick

September 5, 2014

I didn't know Josh or his family. Knew Marsha in school and my heart aches for all of you. From what I have read Josh sounds like an amazing person and I have sadness for not knowing him. Peace and love to you all who know him.

Marsha Litz

September 5, 2014

Sending love...

Amber Madsen

September 5, 2014

My heart is broken for all you, It has been years since I last seen Josh and my memories are few but it evident what a wonderful person he was and what a legacy he left.

All my love,

Amber East-Madsen

C.M. Trautwein

September 4, 2014

Chuck--
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
--Charlie & Stephanie Trautwein

Jeff Besse

September 4, 2014

Tana, sweet Ella, Bridger and Kellen,

We are deeply saddened by the news of Josh's passing. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.

The Besse Family

September 4, 2014

Tana and family -- We were privileged to know Josh and to witness his devotion to the things that are important in life. We are saddened at his loss but know that we will see him when we see his wonderful children smile.

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