Arthur L. Smith

Arthur L. Smith, 76, of Mason City, died on Sunday, September 30, 2012 surrounded by family at his residence. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with the Pastor Sid Bohls of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home on Saturday. Inurnment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Arthur L. Smith memorial fund in care of the family and then later be distributed to Art’s favorite charities. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com Art was born May 13, 1936 in Pocohantas County, Iowa the son of Bernard and Marie (Froh) Smith. He graduated from Plover High School. He was married to Shirley L. Isacson on July 15, 1956 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rolfe, Iowa, to this union four children were born. Art spent many years in sales in several capacities. During his retirement years, Art drove bus for Cerro Gordo County Transit and North Iowa Bus Company in Mason City. He enjoyed his family and friends, which he had many. He was an avid Nebraska Huskers fan and enjoyed spending time at the horse races. His passion was interacting with people and no person was a stranger in his eyes. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mason City. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley of Mason City; four children, Joan (Jon) Barnes of Plymouth, IA, Brenda (John) Benson of Collins, IA; Mitch (Mary Ellen) Smith of Mason City, IA and Mike (Stacy) Smith of Papillion, NE; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Pauline Truelson, and one brother, Richard Smith; and many nieces and nephews. Art was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Harold, Ralph and Roland. Per Art’s wishes he donated his body to Mayo Clinic Anatomical Department and his gift will be used for scientific purposes. Art was a giving person and he felt this was a way he could continue to help people.

Cemetery:
Later Date

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Arthur L. Smith memorial fund in care of the family and then later be distributed to Art’s favorite charities.

Visitation:
A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home on Saturday.

Service:
A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. with the Pastor Sid Bohls of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating.