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Ted Smith Obituary

Ted D. Smith was born in Carrolton, Ohio on September 14, 1914, to Charles and Gertrude Smith; he passed away at his East Cherry Creek ranch on October 12, 2012. His family moved to the Elbert County area in the 1920's, and he resided in Colorado Springs and Douglas County ever since. Ted graduated from Elbert High School and soon after married Barbara Walker on March 26, 1936. Ted started working in construction in 1936; during WWII he worked in Alaska on heavy construction projects. Upon returning home, he continued working in heavy construction and also as a rancher in SE Douglas County. He was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother, Dennis, and his grandson, Matthew Dale Wilson. He leaves behind his wife of 76 years, Barbara, and his 2 children, Dale (Marieta) and Raye Wilson (Rick); 6 grandchildren, Jennifer Smith (Dave) Askey, Lisa Smith (James) Rudolph, Duke (Amy) Smith, Bob (Mani) Smith, Dan (Christy) Wilson, and Sara Wilson (Joe) Hunter; 17 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Published by The Gazette from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2012.

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Jake & Bree Poppe

November 12, 2012

So proud and thankful we got to have you all, especially Ted & Barbara, in our lives... So much of who we are came to fruition because of the support, friendship, and trust from Ted & Barbara. We love you all very much, you will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Ted's cattle legacy will always live with us, as we vow to always have his genetics alive in our cattle. He gave us a shot, he believed in us, and we are forever grateful to this wonderful man, his wife, and family. Blessings to you all, much love from The Poppe's.

crystal clark

October 22, 2012

you would be greatly missed by all of us with love and great sypathy love always crystal

October 21, 2012

TED. GRANDFATHER. MY DAD'S DAD. I SHALL MISS YOUR QUIET STRENGTH. YOU GAVE ME THE TOUGH HAND TO NEVER GIVE UP. YOU TAUGHT ME TO WORK HARD AND BUILD OUR WORLD AS IF WE WERE WORKING ON OUR OWN BACK YARD. I AM YOUR FIRST GRANDSON. IF IT WASN'T GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU.....IT ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME NOW. THANK YOU FOR THAT. I MISS YOU BUT I REALIZE NOW WHAT YOU GAVE TO ME. I AM PROUD. I AM STUBBORN. I AM CRANKY SOMETIMES. I MUMBLE. I AM A HARD MAN.....BECAUSE LIFE IS HARD SOMETIMES......AND MEN LIKE YOU......GAVE MORE THAN WE KNOW. YOU ARE IN MY HEART AND SOUL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFT OF LIFE. THANK YOU FOR THOSE HOT SUMMER NIGHTS IN YOUR PICKUP........WATCHING THE SPRINKLERS WATER THE ALFALFA.....THAT I KNEW I WAS GOING TO HAVE TO MOVE IN THE MORNING. I MISS THAT.

Milton and Mary Mathis

October 19, 2012

Mary and I send our love and sympathy to the family of Ted Smith. We enjoyed our time together in Arizona and here in Colorado.

October 17, 2012

You were a staunch friend through thick and thin. Thank you with great love to you and your family. Diane Benedict

Warren and Helene Gresham

October 16, 2012

Our sympathy and love to all the family of Ted our friend and neighbor. My God bless and comfort you.

October 16, 2012

WE SEND OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THE DELMER DAVISSON FAMILY

October 16, 2012

RIP Ted. I know you were loved.

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