Steven Ray Smith Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 22, 2023, at the age of 75, Steven Ray Smith of Carter Lake, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Archie Ray and Maxine Jewel Smith (Sanders); his former wife Terry Lee Smith (Thomas); his sister Sandra Lee Smith; his son Steven Ray Smith Jr.; his parents-in-law, Darrell Thomas and Rozella Thomas; and his brothers-in-law, Pat McDonnell and Ken Thomas.
He is survived by: his wife Betty Smith; his mother-in-law Phyllis Dean; his children, Karen Louise Pender (Carl) of Omaha, NE, Brenda Golden (Smith) of Herrin, IL, John Richard Smith (Amanda) of Kell, IL, Julius Matolek of Boone, IA and Jackson Matolek of Carter Lake, IA.; his grandchildren, Alex Scheer of Omaha, NE, Terry Pender (Kelsey) of Evansville, IN, Taylor Montgomery (Grant) of Creal Springs, IL, Madison Golden of Salem, IL, Makayla Golden of Lebanon, IL., Xander Medina (Anna) of Dearborn Heights, MI, Santos Davis, Jason Davis of Missouri Valley, IA and Elizabeth Wright of Kell, IL.; his great grandchildren, Abel, Franklin, Alayna, Olivia, Ellianna, Briar, Xaedyn and Leum; his siblings, Vickie Rea, Karen Dunn (Jim), Judy McDonnell, Brenda Smith, Edward Smith (Donna), John Smith and Bill Smith (Debbie); and his brother-in-law Jess Guilliams.