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The Life of MELVIN O SMITH

Melvin O. Smith, 67, of 321 N.E. Fifty-second Ave., died of cancer Monday at Mercy Hospital Medical Center.  Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hamilton''s Funeral Home, and burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Mr. Smith lived in Des Moines most of his life and was the retired owner and operator of Melvin O. Smith and Son Ditching Co.  He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; one son, Merlin of Des Moines; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Friends may call after noon today at the funeral home.

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