Verdella Smith

VERDELLA SMITH

Verdella L. Smith, the daughter of Einer and Bothilda (Sorensen) Elkjer, was born in Hampton, Nebraska on October 1, 1923, and died at Heritage House in Atlantic, Iowa on February 28, 2014, at the age of 90.
Verdella was baptized on November 11, 1923, and confirmed on June 19, 1938, at St. John’s Lutheran Church at Kronborg, Nebraska. She attended rural school and graduated from Hampton High School in Hampton, Nebraska. She worked as a travel agent for Travel and Transport in Omaha, Nebraska for many years.
On September 23, 1958, she was united in marriage to Dean Smith at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kronborg, Nebraska. They made their home in Atlantic, Iowa where Verdella was a bookkeeper for Hanke Jewelry and helped her husband with his accounting business. She also served as secretary for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Verdella was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. She loved traveling with family and friends, playing bridge, volunteering, and was very proud of her Danish heritage. In fact, her grandfather was a guard for the King of Denmark before he came to America. Verdella was also well known for her zebra collection.
Those left to cherish her memory are one sister-in-law, Beverly Nelson of Atlantic; seven nieces and nephews, Jan (Ann) Joseph, Jerl (Debbie) Joseph, Tony (Judy) Christensen, Dennis Christensen, Marsha Warner, Becky (Evan) Case, Lynn (Julie) Nelson: a cousin, Herman Larsen; and several great nieces and nephews.
Verdella was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister, Evelyn Joseph and brother-in-law, R. C. Joseph: one sister-in-law, Doris Christensen; and two brothers-in-law, Robert Christensen and Leland Nelson.
Her memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 4 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Atlantic. Pastor Grant Van Lishout will officiate. There will be open visitation at Roland Funeral Home from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM on Monday, March 3. The family will meet with friends at a luncheon following the service.
Roland Funeral Service is caring for Verdella's family and the arrangements. Condolences and Lighting of Candles may be left in her guest book at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

In Remembrance of

Verdella L. Smith

Born
October 1, 1923 in Hampton, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
February 28, 2014 in Atlantic, Iowa

At the Age of
90 years 4 months and 27 days

Celebration of Life
Eleven O'clock the Morning of Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Atlantic, Iowa

Music Selections
"On Eagles' Wings"
"The Lord's Prayer"
by Heidi Roland Hinman

"Borning Cry"
"My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less"
by the Congregation

Organist
Eileen Denne

Officiating
Pastor Grant Van Lishout

Casket Bearers
Jan Joseph Jerl Joseph Lynn Nelson
Amos Joseph Jerl Joseph Caleb Case Tyler Joseph

Luncheon
Verdella's family invites friends to join them
for a lunch following the memorial service.