From Billings, Montana, Billings Gazette Newspaper:
LODGE GRASS - Raymond M. (Smitty) Smith, 77, died at home on the ranch he loved on Friday, Oct. 23, 1998. He was of slight build, tough as leather and strong of heart. He was born on June 3, 1921, at Gillette, Wyo., the second son of Maurice Warfield Smith and Ruby Fox Smith. In 1928 when he was 7 years old, the family moved to Lodge Grass where he continued his education at the Lodge Grass schools. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1942 and for three years he was a tail gunner on a B26 plane and flew 25 missions in Europe during World War II, and was involved in much fighting on those missions. He was promoted to Sergeant and honorably discharged in 1945.
He returned to Lodge Grass to the family ranch doing the thing he loved. He married (living) at Lodge Grass and for 45 years they lived on the ranch having no desire to move to any other area, wanting instead to reside in the beautiful Little Big Horn Valley. He seemed to thrive raising his Registered Columbia sheep, horses, shetland ponies and cattle. He was able to see his spring calves born and grown before cancer took his life. He and his wife felt blessed to be able to raise their three daughters on the ranch so all three are very able helpmates for their husbands. His work off the ranch included working for Holly Sugar Corp. in Hardin for many sugar beet campaigns. He also worked for the Montana Dept. of Highways and Standard Oil Co. driving gas and propane trucks all over the Crow Indian Reservation befriending many people. He was known for his quick wit, good sense of humor and friendliness. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to a neighbor whenever his help was needed, especially during branding time and shipping or working cattle. He liked to travel the country and camp in the Big Horn Mountains with his family. He loved his family and was devoted to each one. He supported 4-H throughout the years and always enjoyed watching the 4-H members show their animals at the fairs, especially his own children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He recently became a member of Faith Baptist Church of Lodge Grass and joined the fellowship there.
His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, four grandchildren; his brother, Bill Smith of Redmond, Ore.; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends and neighbors.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Little Brown Church in Lodge Grass where he was married almost 46 years ago. Cremation will follow. Cremation or Funeral Gallery is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Big Horn Co. 4-H Council, 121 W. 3rd St., Hardin, MT 59034.
LODGE GRASS - Raymond M. (Smitty) Smith, 77, died at home on the ranch he loved on Friday, Oct. 23, 1998. He was of slight build, tough as leather and strong of heart. He was born on June 3, 1921, at Gillette, Wyo., the second son of Maurice Warfield Smith and Ruby Fox Smith. In 1928 when he was 7 years old, the family moved to Lodge Grass where he continued his education at the Lodge Grass schools. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1942 and for three years he was a tail gunner on a B26 plane and flew 25 missions in Europe during World War II, and was involved in much fighting on those missions. He was promoted to Sergeant and honorably discharged in 1945.
He returned to Lodge Grass to the family ranch doing the thing he loved. He married (living) at Lodge Grass and for 45 years they lived on the ranch having no desire to move to any other area, wanting instead to reside in the beautiful Little Big Horn Valley. He seemed to thrive raising his Registered Columbia sheep, horses, shetland ponies and cattle. He was able to see his spring calves born and grown before cancer took his life. He and his wife felt blessed to be able to raise their three daughters on the ranch so all three are very able helpmates for their husbands. His work off the ranch included working for Holly Sugar Corp. in Hardin for many sugar beet campaigns. He also worked for the Montana Dept. of Highways and Standard Oil Co. driving gas and propane trucks all over the Crow Indian Reservation befriending many people. He was known for his quick wit, good sense of humor and friendliness. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to a neighbor whenever his help was needed, especially during branding time and shipping or working cattle. He liked to travel the country and camp in the Big Horn Mountains with his family. He loved his family and was devoted to each one. He supported 4-H throughout the years and always enjoyed watching the 4-H members show their animals at the fairs, especially his own children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He recently became a member of Faith Baptist Church of Lodge Grass and joined the fellowship there.
His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, four grandchildren; his brother, Bill Smith of Redmond, Ore.; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends and neighbors.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Little Brown Church in Lodge Grass where he was married almost 46 years ago. Cremation will follow. Cremation or Funeral Gallery is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Big Horn Co. 4-H Council, 121 W. 3rd St., Hardin, MT 59034.
From Billings, Montana, Billings Gazette Newspaper:
LODGE GRASS - Raymond M. (Smitty) Smith, 77, died at home on the ranch he loved on Friday, Oct. 23, 1998. He was of slight build, tough as leather and strong of heart. He was born on June 3, 1921, at Gillette, Wyo., the second son of Maurice Warfield Smith and Ruby Fox Smith. In 1928 when he was 7 years old, the family moved to Lodge Grass where he continued his education at the Lodge Grass schools. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1942 and for three years he was a tail gunner on a B26 plane and flew 25 missions in Europe during World War II, and was involved in much fighting on those missions. He was promoted to Sergeant and honorably discharged in 1945.
He returned to Lodge Grass to the family ranch doing the thing he loved. He married (living) at Lodge Grass and for 45 years they lived on the ranch having no desire to move to any other area, wanting instead to reside in the beautiful Little Big Horn Valley. He seemed to thrive raising his Registered Columbia sheep, horses, shetland ponies and cattle. He was able to see his spring calves born and grown before cancer took his life. He and his wife felt blessed to be able to raise their three daughters on the ranch so all three are very able helpmates for their husbands. His work off the ranch included working for Holly Sugar Corp. in Hardin for many sugar beet campaigns. He also worked for the Montana Dept. of Highways and Standard Oil Co. driving gas and propane trucks all over the Crow Indian Reservation befriending many people. He was known for his quick wit, good sense of humor and friendliness. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to a neighbor whenever his help was needed, especially during branding time and shipping or working cattle. He liked to travel the country and camp in the Big Horn Mountains with his family. He loved his family and was devoted to each one. He supported 4-H throughout the years and always enjoyed watching the 4-H members show their animals at the fairs, especially his own children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He recently became a member of Faith Baptist Church of Lodge Grass and joined the fellowship there.
His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, four grandchildren; his brother, Bill Smith of Redmond, Ore.; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends and neighbors.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Little Brown Church in Lodge Grass where he was married almost 46 years ago. Cremation will follow. Cremation or Funeral Gallery is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Big Horn Co. 4-H Council, 121 W. 3rd St., Hardin, MT 59034.
LODGE GRASS - Raymond M. (Smitty) Smith, 77, died at home on the ranch he loved on Friday, Oct. 23, 1998. He was of slight build, tough as leather and strong of heart. He was born on June 3, 1921, at Gillette, Wyo., the second son of Maurice Warfield Smith and Ruby Fox Smith. In 1928 when he was 7 years old, the family moved to Lodge Grass where he continued his education at the Lodge Grass schools. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1942 and for three years he was a tail gunner on a B26 plane and flew 25 missions in Europe during World War II, and was involved in much fighting on those missions. He was promoted to Sergeant and honorably discharged in 1945.
He returned to Lodge Grass to the family ranch doing the thing he loved. He married (living) at Lodge Grass and for 45 years they lived on the ranch having no desire to move to any other area, wanting instead to reside in the beautiful Little Big Horn Valley. He seemed to thrive raising his Registered Columbia sheep, horses, shetland ponies and cattle. He was able to see his spring calves born and grown before cancer took his life. He and his wife felt blessed to be able to raise their three daughters on the ranch so all three are very able helpmates for their husbands. His work off the ranch included working for Holly Sugar Corp. in Hardin for many sugar beet campaigns. He also worked for the Montana Dept. of Highways and Standard Oil Co. driving gas and propane trucks all over the Crow Indian Reservation befriending many people. He was known for his quick wit, good sense of humor and friendliness. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to a neighbor whenever his help was needed, especially during branding time and shipping or working cattle. He liked to travel the country and camp in the Big Horn Mountains with his family. He loved his family and was devoted to each one. He supported 4-H throughout the years and always enjoyed watching the 4-H members show their animals at the fairs, especially his own children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He recently became a member of Faith Baptist Church of Lodge Grass and joined the fellowship there.
His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, four grandchildren; his brother, Bill Smith of Redmond, Ore.; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends and neighbors.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Little Brown Church in Lodge Grass where he was married almost 46 years ago. Cremation will follow. Cremation or Funeral Gallery is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Big Horn Co. 4-H Council, 121 W. 3rd St., Hardin, MT 59034.
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