Claude "Bill" Smith
February 25, 2010

"Hi Pops! I tried to call you today on my way home from work, then I remembered you're in heaven w/mom and Spencer. I miss you sooo...much. No one could have asked for better parents. I wish you were still here. Your favorite daughter, Vicki"

"Dad, it's way to quiet around here already. Duke and Barney are lost without you too. They couldn't wait till Grandpa came over and would fight for your attention. Aimee Jo cried all day yesterday. Everyone took it rough. Life will never be the same without you. You were the Greatest. Thanks for staying with me as long as you did, I'll never forget you. God Bless!"

"Lynn & Jeff and families. So sorry for your loss. I was so suprised to hear Bills passing. The few times I was around Bill I sure enjoyed him. God Bless Diana P. "

"Bill I will miss you. We got to spend alot of time together. I'll will always cherish that time. You were like a second father to me. I will always remember you with love. You will alway be with us in our hearts and in spirit."

"Thank you for never getting after me, I love you and will always button your shirt, your hugs were always the best and your bellu will always be rubbed. we love you so much, Iowa season will never be the same without you.. love you always grandpa."

"Grandpa, I love you so muc, upu always made me laugh, and your hugs were the best. nothing will be tghe same without your laugh and belly. I'm so happy to have pu as my grandpa. nothing will ever take you away. I will always button your buttons..."

"hey pa say hi to ma and all for me. life will never be the same...thanks for everything. i'll try and make you proud. "

"Deepest Sympathy to the family for your loss."

"To Vicki,Mike and Jeff, I offer my sympathy and wish I could be there with you during this time. I know Dad and Clara and others are waiting for him. See you soon horse."

"Bill was a friend of my family for as long as I can remember. I recall his great sense of humor, his helping others in need, and the warm friendship that my parents and Bill and Clara had over the years. He will be missed"

"To all of the Smith family, I am so sorry for your loss, but we know Bill is up there smiling and Spencer and Clara are keeping him in great company."

"i hope you are in a better place"

"Dad, you were always there for us, we fished, hunted, worked on cars(GTO), golfed, camped and went on so many vacations. It was always fun, you will be missed. I called often after Mom died because he never liked to be alone and was so active all his life. We all love you Dad. Thanks for so many memories."

"I love u grandpa! You were a nice person and I'm glad to have known you for 15 yrs."

"i remember you would watch us when mom and dad went on vacation. thast was great 4 us too!! it was our vacation also. you would try to tell us no, but it never worked, i also enjoyed visiting you every sun after church growing up we all love you"

"Hi pa yu are great,you helped me learn golf, and took me to hawkeye games w/ dad. you always had a big smile for us grandkids. we will miss you dearly, but you will be forever in our hearts"

"Hi Dad, I got to be with you for 63 years and loved every minute. You were our inspiration and everyone always looked up to you. We will miss you greatly but cherish all the good years we had together. I LOVE YOU!"