Stanley T. Smith
Obituary
Stanley Thomas Smith, 73, of Dixon, Ill., died on Monday
(Dec. 20, 2010) at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. He worked as a dairy
specialist for the University of Illinois Coop Extension Service for 33 years,
prior to his retirement.
Stanley was born on July 17, 1937, in Newton, the son of
Virgil and Elizabeth (Vaughan) Smith. He married Nancy Arnold on Nov. 28, 1958,
in Newton. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1962 with a master's
degree in dairy science.
Stanley was an active member of the First Presbyterian
Church in Dixon, the YMCA Board during the planning and building phase, the
United Fund Board, Dixon Public School Board, Dixon Water Board, Optimist and
Toastmaster's Clubs and the Stronghold Foundation Board. After retirement,
Stanley enjoyed gardening, and his grandchildren's sports, and musical
activities.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Smith of Dixon; one son,
Steven C. (Elizabeth) Smith of Bolingbrook; one daughter, Leslie A. (Norman)
Knicl of Mahomet; one brother, Vernon (Dwala) Smith of Yreka, Calif.; and four
grandchildren, Matthew and Jennifer Knicl, Samantha and Shannon Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Kermit
and Gordon Smith.
Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the
Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Dixon. The Rev. David Spaulding will
officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to the
First Presbyterian Church in Dixon and the Blackhawk Presbyterian Foundation
Stronghold Endowment Fund, 1922 North Illinois Route 2, P.O. Box 157, Oregon,
IL 61061.
