Gary R. Smith
March 1, 1940 - February 16, 2008
Gary R. Smith 1940-2008 Memorial service for Gary R. Smith, age 67 of Princeton, will be Saturday, Feb 23, 2008 at 5:00 PM at the Church of Nazarene. Pastor Laura Root will officiate. Following the service there will be a dinner and condolence reception at the church beginning at 6:00 PM. Cremation has been accorded. Mr. Smith passed away on Saturday, Feb 16, 2008 at his Residence. He was born on Mar 01, 1940 in Northfield, Minnesota to Roger and Francs (Burlie) Smith. He was self-employed as a diesel mechanic and was a member of the Bureau County speedway and the Sheriff's Posse. He attended the Church of Nazarene. He is survived by his wife Cheryl of Princeton and his children: Butch (Jo Ann) Smith of Mendota, Sheri (Jim) Tollefson of Somonauk, Gary (Kim) Evans of Princeton and Sean (Melissa) Evans of Dixon, 13 Grandchildren and one great grandchild. also surviving are his mother Fran (Art) Nelson-Ivery, and three brothers, Terry, Roger, and Patrick. Surviving as well is his four - legged companion Casey and very special family friends Jim and Carol Harris. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the New Hope Church of the Nazarene for the family.
Gary R. Smith 1940-2008 Memorial service for Gary R. Smith, age 67 of Princeton, will be Saturday, Feb 23, 2008 at 5:00 PM at the Church of Nazarene. Pastor Laura Root will officiate. Following the service there will be a dinner and condolence... View Obituary & Service Information