Gary F. Smith Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 5, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Gary F. Smith of Newton, Iowa. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Smith and Velma Smith (Butler); his wife Shirley L Smith (Tice); his son Daniel L Smith; and his siblings, Henry Butler and Darlene Davis (Van).
He is survived by: his children, David A. Smith, Cynthia Dittmer (Scott) and Amy Ray (Chad); his grandchildren, Kelly Smith, Melissa Peterson (Josh), Chelsea Smith, Taylor Smith, Skyler Smith, Shauna Smith, Joel Tolentino (Raquel), Joshua Kingery (Ashley), Shawn Dittmer, Lillie Ray and Peyton Ray; and his close friend Mary Jo Campbell.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 9th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Reese Funeral Home & Cremation Services (310 N 2nd Ave E, Newton, IA 50208). A memorial service was held on Thursday, April 10th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution may be made to Park Centre Memory Care or Wesley Life Hospice.
