Paul Smith
August 26, 2016
Paul Smith, age 58, of Des Moines, passed away peacefully at Grinnell Healthcare Center on August 26, 2016. Paul was born on July 5, 1958, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Jack and Patricia Smith.
He was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs. Paul enjoyed singing, eating KFC, and drinking his chocolate shakes. He always cherished his friends, no matter how much time had passed.
Paul is survived by his siblings, Robert “Bob” (Linda) Smith, Jackie Walkwitz, Patti Eslinger, Jim (Kim) Smith, and Jim Barton; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David Smith.
The family would like to extend a grateful thank you to Grinnell Healthcare Center and Hospice Compassus.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2016, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Iowa Department for the Blind in loving memory of Paul Smith.
On-line condolences to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dianna (Hilding) Wiegert
08/31/2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Paul's family and friends. I only knew him for a short time when we were classmates in Jr High School. I always remember his smile and sense of humor. RIP
Judy Cornelius- Hospice Compassus
08/30/2016
RIP Paul! You had a good sense of humor even if you were a little ornery at times!I am happy that you are in heaven and can see again! You will be missed!
Thomas Laryea
08/30/2016
May the Good Lord grant you eternal rest. Requiem in pace
Jim Nahas
08/30/2016
God bless Paul and his very supportive family . From his mother to his sister always smiling doing what they had to do to help Paul in life. I think they and Paul earned their wings and halo! In memory, Jim and Elizabeth Nahas previous landlords at Elliott apts.
Catherine Shelton Schroeder
08/28/2016
Paul had a sweet heart, the most beautiful voice, and intelligent mind. He was a good friend and better role model. Thank you for coming with me that Homecoming many years ago. Prayers for your family. Singing with the angels now!
Jeff Fagen
08/27/2016
What a joy to have known Paul in his young life at school.I can still remember him and his sister riding a bicycle built for two.Prayers for the Young family.
Pam (Grazier) Hamill
08/26/2016
I went to school with Paul all the way from Canary Lake on. He was very sweet, and determined not to let the loss of his vision keep him from doing the things he loved. RIP Paul. Prayers for your family and friends.
Sandy and Mike Holmes
08/26/2016
So many happy memories of Paul. Mike was a long-time friend and classmate at Canary Lake and Sandy fondly remembers sitting beside Paul in band and playing French horn together. RIP Paul. You were such an inspiration showing all of your classmates and friends that a loss of vision would NOT slow you down nor dampen your spirit. Condolences to your family and friends.
Misti (Losh) Allison
08/26/2016
Praying for Paul's family. It was so nice to see him at our reunion. My fondest memories of Paul were when we rode the school bus together. He was the sweetest guy!
LeAnn Northway Helmick
08/26/2016
RTP Paul! So glad we all got to see you at the reunion. Prayers for your family!
Brenda (Verwoert) kelley
08/26/2016
Thoughts and prayers go out to Paul's family so nice he came to our 40th class reunion