Major Walter F. Smith, US Army (retired), beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away October 15, 2011 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born August 2, 1916 in Makoti, North Dakota to Walter Roy Smith and Carolyn Gladys Cheatham. On January 18, 1941, Walter married the love of his life, Florence in Minot, North Dakota. A proud veteran, he served in WWII and Korea. He is survived by two sons, Dwayne Smith (Lila) of Rock Springs, WY, and Elwyn Smith (Kay) of Colorado Springs, CO, 4 grandchildren, Kirk, Jeff, Terri and Wendy, 7 great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Swan Law Funeral Directors. Funeral to be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Grace Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
