1933
DuWayne
2006
DuWayne Smith
January 12, 1933 — October 17, 2006
DuWayne Clifton "Dewey" "DuBar" Smith, age 73, a lifelong resident of Cannon Falls, died on Tuesday afternoon, October 17, 2006 at the Cannon Falls Medical Center in Cannon Falls.
Dewey was born on January 12, 1933 in Cannon Falls Township, the son of Clifton and Effel (Holien) Smith. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1953, and married Barbara J. Henderson on December 19, 1953 at Spring Garden Lutheran Church. They farmed in Cannon Falls Township for many years, and Dewey had also worked as an electrician with Cliff Skillestad Electric. For many years, he owned and operated DuBar Hauling, and later DuBar Tree Service. He had worked at the Cannon Falls Greenhouse, helping with landscaping. He was also a carpenter, and had worked at Graus Construction until retirement. He was currently employed at the Best Western Saratoga in Cannon Falls in maintenance for the past 10 years.
Dewey was an active member of the First English Lutheran Church in Cannon Falls, where he has served on the church council and as an usher. He had also served on the Cannon Falls City Council, was a Meals on Wheels volunteer, and was a founder of the Oxford Sportsman's Club. Dewey was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed sponsoring the girls softball team "DuBar Dolls" for many years.
He will be best remembered for his smile and his sense of humor. He loved spending time with his family, and especially enjoyed his Saturday morning "coffee and hugs" visits with his grandchildren. For over 30 years, he and Barb enjoyed camping at the Cannon Falls Campground, where they made many lasting friendships. Dewey and Barb also enjoyed their regular cribbage games together. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Barb; his three daughters, Kristi (Steve) Bodette, Tammy Card and Michelle (Robby) Lindell, all of Cannon Falls; daughter-in-law, Barb (Cory) Franklin of Cannon Falls; twelve grandchildren, Angie Lindell (Kyle Eggum), Heidi Sue Lindell (Corey Bracken), Scott Lindell, Mike (Trista) Bodette, Mindi (Taylor) Pagel, Erin, Rose and Eric Card, Ryan and Bradi Smith and McKenzie Franklin; three great-grandchildren, Dylan and Danielle Bodette, and Rowan Eggum; sister, Dawn (Jerry) Beedle of St. Croix Beach; sister-in-law, Donna Freeberg of Cannon Falls; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Danny on March 6, 1991 at the age of 36 years; and granddaughter, Nicole Marie Bodette on April 8, 1982 at the age of 5 years.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 21 at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church, 511 W. Belle St., Cannon Falls, with Pastor Phillip Ruud officiating.
Interment will follow at the Cannon Falls Cemetery.
Visitation will be held AT THE CHURCH on Friday from 4-7 p.m. There will also be visitation at the church on Saturday from 10-11 a.m.
Memorials are preferred to donor's choice.
Active pallbearers will be Mike Bodette, Ryan Smith, Scott Lindell, Eric Card, Taylor Pagel, Corey Bracken, Kyle Eggum and Dylan Bodette. Honorary pallbearers will be his many friends.
Arrangements by Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls.
www.lundbergfuneral.com
Dewey was born on January 12, 1933 in Cannon Falls Township, the son of Clifton and Effel (Holien) Smith. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1953, and married Barbara J. Henderson on December 19, 1953 at Spring Garden Lutheran Church. They farmed in Cannon Falls Township for many years, and Dewey had also worked as an electrician with Cliff Skillestad Electric. For many years, he owned and operated DuBar Hauling, and later DuBar Tree Service. He had worked at the Cannon Falls Greenhouse, helping with landscaping. He was also a carpenter, and had worked at Graus Construction until retirement. He was currently employed at the Best Western Saratoga in Cannon Falls in maintenance for the past 10 years.
Dewey was an active member of the First English Lutheran Church in Cannon Falls, where he has served on the church council and as an usher. He had also served on the Cannon Falls City Council, was a Meals on Wheels volunteer, and was a founder of the Oxford Sportsman's Club. Dewey was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed sponsoring the girls softball team "DuBar Dolls" for many years.
He will be best remembered for his smile and his sense of humor. He loved spending time with his family, and especially enjoyed his Saturday morning "coffee and hugs" visits with his grandchildren. For over 30 years, he and Barb enjoyed camping at the Cannon Falls Campground, where they made many lasting friendships. Dewey and Barb also enjoyed their regular cribbage games together. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Barb; his three daughters, Kristi (Steve) Bodette, Tammy Card and Michelle (Robby) Lindell, all of Cannon Falls; daughter-in-law, Barb (Cory) Franklin of Cannon Falls; twelve grandchildren, Angie Lindell (Kyle Eggum), Heidi Sue Lindell (Corey Bracken), Scott Lindell, Mike (Trista) Bodette, Mindi (Taylor) Pagel, Erin, Rose and Eric Card, Ryan and Bradi Smith and McKenzie Franklin; three great-grandchildren, Dylan and Danielle Bodette, and Rowan Eggum; sister, Dawn (Jerry) Beedle of St. Croix Beach; sister-in-law, Donna Freeberg of Cannon Falls; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Danny on March 6, 1991 at the age of 36 years; and granddaughter, Nicole Marie Bodette on April 8, 1982 at the age of 5 years.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 21 at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church, 511 W. Belle St., Cannon Falls, with Pastor Phillip Ruud officiating.
Interment will follow at the Cannon Falls Cemetery.
Visitation will be held AT THE CHURCH on Friday from 4-7 p.m. There will also be visitation at the church on Saturday from 10-11 a.m.
Memorials are preferred to donor's choice.
Active pallbearers will be Mike Bodette, Ryan Smith, Scott Lindell, Eric Card, Taylor Pagel, Corey Bracken, Kyle Eggum and Dylan Bodette. Honorary pallbearers will be his many friends.
Arrangements by Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls.
www.lundbergfuneral.com
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