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 William Samuel SmithBorn 28 Aug 1886 Dixon, Missouri, died 9 Oct 1969 Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, age 83 years William was previously married and divorced. Married 31 Oct 1916 Helena, Lewis And Clark County, Montana, age 30 years (married 52 years) to:  Lucy M McKinney, age by marriage 20 years, daughter of Leslie A McKinney and Mary Ann Killeen.Born 6 Nov 1895 Lewis And Clark County, Montana, died 20 Jan 1977 Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, age 81 years Lucy married William Smith of Rolla, MT in Helena, MT in October 1917. She met him when she went into the shoe store where he worked in Helena, MT. Apparently, it was love at first sight because she quickly invited him out to the ranch. They moved to Boise, ID after their marriage and he worked in a shoe store there. Their first daughter, Mary Lou was born there. They then moved to Pocatello, ID where he managed a shoe store for the same people he worked for in Boise. The other three children were born there. William eventually owned two shoe stores at different times in Pocatello. In 1952, they moved to Long Beach. Both are buried in All Souls cemetery in Pocatello.. Children: 1. Mary Lou SmithBorn 14 May 1917 Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho, died 15 Mar 2006 Washougal, Washington, age 88 years, buried Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho 2. Verene Lucille SmithBorn 20 Nov 1922 Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho, died 29 Nov 2003, age 81 years 4. Robert Leslie SmithBorn 1 Jun 1932 Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho, died 18 Oct 1995 Grangeville, Idaho County, Idaho, age 63 years Robert became a priest May 25, 1958 in Pocatello, Idaho. Robert L. Smith, a retired timber employee and former priest, died of an apparent heart attack at his Grangeville home. He was 63. He was born in 1932 at Pocatello to William and Lucy McKinney Smith. For many years, he served as a priest in the Catholic church in Idaho. He was involved in education and parish ministry. In his early years as a priest he started the sports program at Sacred Heart Grade School at Boise. He eventually left the priesthood but remained involved with the church, especially the parish choir. He married Carol Duman in August 1976. The couple lived on the Camas Prairie from the time of their marriage until his death. He was employed in the timber industry until retiring in 1990. He enjoyed sporting events, golf, bowling, travel and living in Grangeville. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Noland Funeral Home at Grangeville. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church at Grangeville. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. William Dohman as celebrant. The family suggests memorials be made to Sts. Peter and Paul School, 330 South B St., Grangeville, Idaho 83530. Lewiston Tribune 10.21.1995 | |||