Print
Permanent LinkRepresentative Walden T. Smith View All Years
WALDEN T. SMITH
Mr. Speaker: Your committee, appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character, and public service of the late Honorable Walden T. Smith begs leave to submit the following Memorial:
Walden T. Smith was born February 3, 1902 in Webster, Iowa, the son of Andrew and Mary Ellen Kile Smith. On June 28, 1934 he married Elizabeth Jones, to which union three daughters were born.
Mr. Smith was a school superintendent who had served at Mediapolis from 1936-1943, at Huron from 1949-1952, and at Sperry from 1967-1972. Owner, publisher and editor of the Mediapolis New Era from 1942-1957, Mr. Smith was a member of the United Methodist Church, Mediapolis; the Masonic Lodge; and was a charter member of the Mediapolis Lions Club.
A Republican, Mr. Smith represented Des Moines County during the Fifty-second and Fifty-second Extra General Assemblies.
Walden T. Smith died December 28, 1986. He is survived by his three daughters; Mrs. Marilyn (Mike) Seelinger, of Manchester, Mrs. Walda (Jack) Gustafson, of Brooklyn, and Mrs. Margaret (William) Breuer, of Wapello; ten grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and two step-great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, on October 5, 1981.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Seventy-second General Assembly of Iowa, That in the passing of the Honorable Walden T. Smith, the State has lost an honored citizen and a faithful and useful public servant, and the House by this Resolution would express its appreciation of his service.
Be It Further Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Journal of the House, and the Chief Clerk be directed to forward an enrolled copy to the family of the deceased.
DENNIS COHOON
CLAY SPEAR
CLYDE NORRGARD
Committee