Patricia G. Smith

Patricia G. Smith, 61, died May 8, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. She passed peacefully surrounded by her 3 sons.


Pat was born December 16, 1944 in Hendricks Minnesota to Earl and Juanita Kruse. She was the youngest of 3 children (Nancy and Dan). She graduated in 1962 from Astoria High School.


Pat was married March 21, 1964 to Dennis L Smith. They had 3 boys Todd, Travis, and Trent. Her marriage came to an end in 1977, at which time she dedicated her life to raising her 3 boy and being as good a role model as possible to them and later their wives and 7 grand children.


While being a single mother of 3 boys Pat earned 2 degrees (Business Management Degree, Stewarts Hair Stylist Degree) as well as becoming a Certified Cardiovascular Tech. Pat spent 10 years as a hair stylist at Stewarts and later JC Penny hair salon. She spent the last 15 yeas of her life employed at Sioux Valley Hospital as a Certified Cardiovascular Tech.


Pat was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Juanita Kruse.


Pat is survived by her Sister Nancy (Chris) Rohrer of Elkton SD, Brother Daniel (Joyce) Kruse Custer SD, Sons Todd (Lori) Smith of Sioux Falls, Travis (Cheryl) Smith of Maple Grove MN, and Trent (Nancy) Smith of Fridley MN, Grand Children Marissa, Zachary, Maxwell, Megan, Madeline, Morgan, and Claire, As well as many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.


Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday May 11, at Minnehaha Funeral Home in Baltic SD. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Friday May 12, 2006 at Baltic Lutheran Church in Baltic SD.


Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society, or Sioux Valley hospice.


Pat left a wonderful impression on any one that was lucky enough to get to know her, and she will be deeply missed by family and friends alike.