Clarence E. Smith, 87, of Laramie died peacefully at the Saratoga Care Center on Saturday, July 9, 2016.
Smith was born on Oct. 31, 1928 in Laramie to Mabel and Ben Smith. He was one of 12 children, six girls and six boys, raised on the Middlecreek Ranch north of Laramie. He attended school in Bosler and Laramie.
Smith worked on various ranches in Albany County and Carbon County and Banner and Associates in Laramie before starting and operating Summit Trucking Service in the mid-1950s. He moved houses in Wyoming and Colorado for approximately 40 years. His son, Dan E. Smith, operates the company today.
After retiring from house moving he worked for Three Sons LLC and the University of Wyoming in the physical plant, retiring in 2013. He was named Wyoming Mechanic of the Year while working for Three Sons LLC.
Smith married Alice G. Kelly Feb. 6, 1961, and helped raise her three children Kathleen, Tammy and Shaun. Clarence and Alice had one son together, Dan.
Smith was preceded in death by his son, Shaun Kelly, as well as his parents, and several brothers and sisters.
Smith is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alice, daughter, Kathleen Johnson (Peter), daughter Tammy Barkhurst (Les) and son Dan Smith (Julie) in addition to 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings Walt Smith, Gilbert Smith, Vernon Smith, Gwen Bergman and Hazel Conway as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
No funeral services are planned at this time. A small, family service is to be held later this year.
Memorials may be made to the Meredith and Jeannie Ray Cancer Center, 255 No. 30th St, Laramie, WY, 82072 or the Corbett Medical Foundation, PO Box 343, Saratoga, WY, 82331, for its end-of-life care facility.
It is sad to hear of Clarence's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Alice, Kathy, Tammy and Dan, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Alice & Family, Our deepest thoughts & prayers are with all of you as you go through this difficult time. We know Clarence will be greatly missed. The Crozier Family Lou, Lou Jr. & Jennifer
Alice & Family, Our deepest thoughts & prayers are with all of you as you go through this difficult time. We know Clarence will be greatly missed. The Crozier Family, Lou, Lou Jr. & Jennifer
Alice, our condolences to you and your family. We are praying for peace and understanding as you endure the grieving process. We know he will be missed.
"Life is a collection of memories, and memories are like Star Light. They go on forever." - CW McCall Clarence has left so many memories what so many people, he will be fondly remembered forever. Thank you, Uncle Clarence. For making the world a better place and leaving us all 'better'.
"Life is a collection of memories, and memories are like Star Light. They go on Forever." - CW McCall Clarence has left so many memories with so many people, that he will be fondly remembered by us all. Thank you,
Alice and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Clarence will be greatly missed. He was great man. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. God Bless You All.
RIP, uncle Clarence, I am going to miss you. Aunt Alice I am so sorry. It is hard loosing husband but with love and support from the family you and the family will be ok Love ya Terri and Mike
My thoughts and prayers to you Aunt Alice.. He was a special person to me.. Toby
Alice, my prayers are with you and your family.
Rest in peace Uncle Clarence, I always loved you, you were a good and special man.
Uncle Clarence has gone through the door and joined Mom, Dad and all the others that took that trek before him. He will always have a special place in our hearts and memories. Rest In Peace - you deserve it. Love to you and all the family. Cliff and Ginny Smith
Alice dearest. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved Clarence and I know you will miss him so much. I am sending loving thoughts and prayers to you and the kids. Much love to you. Carol, Kent, and Katie Becker
Alice dearest. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know Clarence was the light in your life and you will miss him very much. I am sending you love, and blessings that your memories help to heal your heart. Much love to you. Carol, Kent, and Katie Becker
Alice, so sorry to hear about Clarence. I have thought about himoften