SMITH, David Lee - b. September 28, 1942 - d. August 13, 2010

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David Lee Smith, age 67, a resident of rural Elk Falls, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 13, 2010 at his home.  He was born on September 28, 1942 in Zanoni, Missouri, the son of Sigel Austin and Carrie Jane (Newton) Smith.

On July 6, 1963, David was united in marriage to Wanda Lee Beougher in Wichita, Kansas.  David retired from Cessna as a senior inspector.  He attended the Christian Community Church in Longton, Kansas. David enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and working cattle on his farm.

David is survived by his wife, Wanda, of their home; one son, Dewayne Smith and his wife, Vikki of Derby, Kansas; one daughter, Debra Atkinson and her husband, Steve of Longton, Kansas; three brothers, Floyd Smith, Frank Smith, and Mike Smith; seven sisters, Nonne Loftin, Blanch Sukow, Bonnie Luna, Floy Tucker, Nancy Kelley, Rosell Howard, and Berniece Zeigler; five grandchildren, Chloe Mill, Dandi Smith, Dalton Smith, Gradey Atkinson, and Shelbie Atkinson; and one great-grandson, Cooper Mill.  He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Joe Smith, Obie Smith, and Vilas Smith.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elk Valley High Schooll Gymnasiun in Longton, Kansas.  with Pastor David Sanchez officiating.  Visitation will be held Sunday, August 15, 2010 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.  Interment will be at Elk Falls Cemetery in Elk Falls, Kansas.  Contributions are suggested to Harry Hynes Hospice and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.  Arrangememets are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Hme, 206 E. Washington, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(tasken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)