Glenn Smith

Funeral Service for Glenn H. Smith, 84, of Baker, MT will be 3:00 pm, Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with Father Thomas Tobin officiating. Military Rites will be by the American Legion Post of Baker. Burial will be at a later date in the Riverside Cemetery in Aberdeen, SD. Visitation will be from 9 am ? 9 pm, Wednesday, April 23 at Stevenson Funeral Home, continuing on Thursday from 8 am to one hour prior to the service. Glenn passed away on April 19, 2008, at Fallon Medical Complex Nursing Home in Baker. Glenn Hartford Smith was born on June 27, 1923 at Houghton, SD, the son of Roy and Grace (Crouch) Smith. He grew up and attended country school in the Houghton area. As a young boy, he began working for a local garage as a mechanic in Aberdeen, SD. He was always very proud that he was able to purchase his first car, a 1938 Dodge for $120 dollars and paid it off at $10 dollars a week. Glenn later went to work for the Forkel House Moving Co. in Aberdeen. He married Martha Forkel when he was 21 years old. To this union, four children were born: Sharon, Glenn D. , Lynn D. and Martha Kay. Glenn was drafted into the Armed Services and he served in the US Marines. He was fortunate that the war ended before being shipped overseas. He returned to Aberdeen where he worked for Forkel House Moving Co. for the next 17 years. In the late 50?s, Glenn began working for Schmering Construction and was with them for 15 years. Glenn went to work for the Milwaukee Rail Road where he operated heavy equipment, clearing track from Reeder, ND to Kinsey, MT. He later was promoted to heavy equipment mechanic and worked there until his retirement in 1985. After his divorce, Glenn was married to Marjorie (Kochel) Nelson on July 26, 1985 in Baker. During his semi-retirement, Glenn raised cattle, horses and sheep on his step-son-in-law?s farm south of Baker. He enjoyed his registered Appaloosa mares and raising colts. Glenn also enjoyed dancing in his younger years, listening to country western music as well as gospel singers. He especially loved his grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Survivors include, his wife, Marjorie of Baker; two sons, Glenn D. (Debi) Smith, and Lynn D Smith; two daughters, Sharon Smith and Martha Kay (Robert) Jacobson all of Aberdeen, SD. , two step-sons, Marty (Sue) Nelson, Baker and Joe (Vicky) Nelson, Great Falls, MT; a step-daughter, Virginia ?Ginny? (Will) Terpening, Spokane, WA; seven grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Frank, Wilson and an infant brother; and three sisters: Maxine Dell, June Hilla and Romona.


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Burial Date: April 24, 2008
Funeral Home Baker, MT

Funeral Service: Thursday, Stevenson Funeral Home, Baker,MT