Herb S. Smelser Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Herb S. Smelser of Steelville, Missouri, born in Wapato, Washington, who passed away on January 2, 2022 at the age of 85. 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, Leon R. Smelser and Georgia C. Smelser; his parents-in-law, Otis and Betty Lou Coon; his son Vance Smelser, Sr.; his siblings, Walter Smelser, Wayne Smelser, Jack Smelser, Juanita Lyons, Helen Sipe, Dorothy Andrews and Ruth McBride; and his brother-in-law Bennie Allen Coon.

He is survived by: his wife Carol Lee Smelser of Steelville, MO; his children, Roy Smelser, Tracy Smelser of Ruidoso Downs, NM, Brian Barnes (Suzy) of Yuba City, CA and Jenna Richardson (Joey) of St. James, MO; his brother Joe Smelser of Sacramento, CA; and his grandchildren, Vance Smelser, Jr. of St. James, MO, Mishell Smelser of Placerville, CA, Chris Shouse of Rolla, MO, Austin Barnes of Yuba City, CA, Justin Barnes of Yuba City, CA, Madison Summers of Steelville, MO, Connor Richardson of St. James, MO, Adalee Richardson of St. James, MO, Amber Blake and Christian Smelser. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.