Winston John Smith

Message from John and Lisa Castillo

Deanna & Rick, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather. We want to express our sincerest sympathies to you and your family. Sincerely, John and Lisa Castillo

Expression of Sympathy

A FEATHERY PALM PLANT was ordered on August 1, 2017

Message from Jack and Eleanor Arey

We always enjoyed the Threshers Reunions when they were at Winston's place! Esther used to be my Kindergarten teacher at Burke #11 country school in 1941. So sorry to have them both gone now! May God's blessings be with you now and always. Jack and Eleanor (Paarmann) Arey

Expression of Sympathy

A GARDEN PATH was ordered on August 1, 2017

A candle was lit by Tom and Linda Casad on August 1, 2017 9:17 AM

Message from Greg Tetter

Dear Jean & Janet - I pray the Lord will comfort you and the other family and friends during this parting with Winston, who I saw as a very fine man who was quiet but always offered a smile and warm greeting when I attended the many years of family gatherings and dinners. Winston was a very talented gent and lived life on his own terms. We will all miss him and I will keep you all in my prayers.

Greg T.

Message from Tammy

Oh how I loved Winston....he reminded me so much of my own dad. I'm grateful he began coming to Sunrise where I got him to open up and became friends with him...enjoyed taking him to dinner a few times too. He will be missed greatly.

A candle was lit by Tammy Arensdorf and Jazzy on August 1, 2017 6:33 AM

Message from Sherryl Meier Hogins

Dear Jean and Janet,
My sympathy to both of you at the loss of your father...they leave a big hole in your heart that no one can fill. A big part of Grand Mound history comes to an end at his passing...we are grateful for his participation.
Blessings, Sherryl

Expression of Sympathy

A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on July 31, 2017

We will miss him. Mac McAdams; Greg & Vicki Tetter

A candle was lit by Greg and Vicki Tetter on July 31, 2017 2:02 PM

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We have grown to love Winston through all the shared family get-togethers over the years, and we will miss his quiet presence. He was never one to dominate a conversation but when he spoke it was always powerful! His empty chair at the dinner table will be a sad reminder that he is gone. We are honored and blessed to have known him. May he rest in peace. Our sadness is eased to know he is experiencing joy in his reunion with Esther.

A candle was lit by Bernice & Duane Meyer on July 31, 2017 12:50 PM

A candle was lit by Jean Lee Hopp Truelsen on July 31, 2017 9:37 AM

Message from Dianne Henry

I have many fond memories of visiting with Wins. He was a very talented man and will be welcomed by many in heaven. My heartfelt sympathy to his family.

A candle was lit by Dianne Henry on July 31, 2017 9:32 AM

A candle was lit by Patti Waack on July 31, 2017 8:21 AM

Message from Richard Fell

All my sympathy to Winston's relatives and friends. I always tried to see Wins when I came back to Dewitt. I enjoyed talking about the older Ford V-8's -- once giving him a ride in my 1936 roadster. One summer in HS I drove a tractor hauling hay to the barn for him.

A candle was lit by Doug and Pat Schultz on July 30, 2017 7:09 PM

Message from David Bousselot

I am sorry for your loss Janet and Jean. I remember the days that Winston would fire up a steam engine and drive it down the road in front of our house.

He will be missed.
David Bousselot
Cherokee Village, Arkansas

A candle was lit by Eric and Amber Claussen on July 30, 2017 1:29 PM

A candle was lit by Denny and Vickie O'Neill deepeset sympathies to all... on July 30, 2017 11:43 AM

A candle was lit by Bob and Phyllis Peters on July 29, 2017 9:21 PM

A candle was lit by Jerry and Ruth Irwin on July 29, 2017 5:44 PM

A candle was lit by Lois Kuehn on July 29, 2017 3:39 PM

Message from Barb Joseph

Dear Jean and Janet. My thoughts are with you and your families at this time. Your dad was a wonderful man and I know you have many memories from over the years. The many years of the Steam Shows are part of Clinton County history and were enjoyed by thousands of people. Kudos to Winston, Lowell and Lloyd. My God bless you.
Barb