In Memory Of
Vera M. Smith
Vera M. Smith
Vera M. Smith was born in Berlin, Germany on June 18, 1927. She was the only child of Arthur and Ella Kunze.
Vera spent her childhood developing a very independent spirit. When she was stricken with polio at the age of 5, it was this spirit along with the love and support of her parents that would see her through. Another important event in her life was WWII. She spent her formative school years (Ages 12-18) during this time. Throughout her life she would share many stories about her war experiences. It was in school that she developed a love of languages. She mastered the English language very quickly and after the war got her first job working for the American Government in Germany. This began her love for all things American. Marriage to W.J. Smith in 1956 brought her to America and she soon became a proud American citizen.
After her retirement, she joyously indulged her love for the beach, lakes, mountains and travel.
She is survived by her husband W.J., Children: Walter (Tina Booze), Sylvia Crawford (Ted Montgomery), Gerald (Gail Mundhenk- Smith), Bernard (Iris Banze-Smith), Ronald (Theresa Hamm-Smith), Grandchildren: Christopher, Jay-Neen, Kaylene, David, Charles, Christina, Gerald Jr., Alexander, Jackson and several beloved great grandchildren; lifetime friends: Darlene Padden-Smith; Luisa Smith-Kenny. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Rudolph, Heinrich, and Erich Kunze.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Children's Cancer Society, One South Memorial Drive, Suite 800, Saint Louis, MO 63102.
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Past Services
Service
Friday, January 15, 2010
Starts at 11:00 am (Mountain time)
Newcomer - East Metro Chapel
Interment
Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Area "A"
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