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The Life of WILLIAM DON SMITH

William "Don" Smith, 74, of the 3200 block of East 26th St. died of pneumonia Thursday at Mercy Medical Center.  Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hamilton''''s Funeral Home, with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Mr. Smith was born in Des Moines and had lived in Lineville 20 years before returning here three years ago.  He was a retired assemblyman with John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny and a Marine veteran.  He enjoyed farming and his grandchildren''''s activities.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, two sons, Raymond J of Runnells and Ronald L of Des Moines; a brother, Edward J, and a sister, Wilma Clark, both of Des Moines; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Grant Park Christian Church.

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