Keith V. Smith

July 28, 1927 - August 14, 2015

Keith V. Smith, 88, New Underwood, S.D., passed away and was called home surrounded by his family Aug. 14, 2015.

Keith was born July 28, 1927, to Perry and Manda Smith in Dante. He graduated from New Underwood High School in 1945. He taught grade school in Hereford for two years before entering the U.S. Army in 1950. He spent 17 months in Korea as a team chief on a radio teletype. Later when he returned to the states he was stationed at Camp San Luis Obispo, as assistant motor pool sergeant and mechanic foreman. Keith was given an honorable discharge in 1953. 

In 1954, he married his neighborhood gal, Deloris Oliver. In 1957 they started ranching in Whitewood Valley until 1964, then moved to Union Center area until 1968. They moved to the Perry and Manda Smith home place where he continued ranching until 1996, where he retired on the ranch. Keith was a member and deacon of the Hereford Baptist Church. He had a love for his cattle, ranching and hunting with his family and friends. His grandchildren were his pride and joy, he really enjoyed watching them participate in all their sporting events. Grandpa and Grandma were usually there to cheer them on.

To this union six children were born, Earl (Melody) Smith, Lynn (Gloria) Smith, Robby (Darla) Smith, Clinton (Kerri) Smith, Tina (Joel) Whipple and Eric Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Deloris, of 61 years; all of his children; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Shirley (Wesley) Schuettpelz and Nylia (Harold) Severson; brothers, Perry (Carol) Smith Jr., Robert L. Smith, Tom (Linda) Smith and brother-in-law Harold Delbridge.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Jack Smith; sister, Karen Delbridge; and sister-in-law, Kay Smith. 

Services were held in Sturgis Aug. 19 at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial services were at the New Underwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for improvements to the New Underwood Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals. com.

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