Arlys Smith
November 21, 1918 ~ April 9, 2008
Arlys E. Smith, 89, of Sioux Falls and formerly of Gettysburg, passed away, Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at the Bethany Lutheran Home in Sioux Falls, SD.
Funeral services were held at 10:00a.m., Monday, April 14, 2008 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Gettysburg with Pastor Mark Moldenhauer officiating. Burial was in the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00-7:00p.m., Sunday, April 13 with a 7:00p.m. prayer service at the Luce Funeral Home in Gettysburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Gettysburg Cemetery Association and Lutheran World Relief.
Arlys was born Nov. 21, 1918, in Bloomfield, NE. to Albert and Emma (Rabe) Natchke. When she was sixteen, the family moved to a farm southeast of Gettysburg. Arlys attended Gettysburg High School graduating in 1938. She took care of children in Forest City where she met her husband, Martin G. Smith, who ran a pool hall. They were married July 16th, 1940 in Deadwood. They ranched north of Cheyenne Agency until they moved to Gettysburg in 1959. They moved to Sioux Falls in 2003.
Arlys was active at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Gettysburg. She enjoyed sewing, baking, reading and raising her kids. She was known for being a great cook. For a few years Arlys was involved in the clogging and square dance club.
Arlys is survived by her children: Martin Bruce of Kansas City, MO; Jon (Karen Beringer) of Sioux Falls; Mary (Buddy) Edmondson of Tampa, FL; Barry (Diane Hottman) of Pierre; Nancy (Tony) Borders of Sacramento, CA; Peggy (Carey) Cossaboom of Anchorage, AK; Donna (Kevin) Murphy of Pierre; two brothers: Harry Natchke of Dallas, TX and Robert (Marleen) Natchke of New Castle, WY; 14 grandchildren: Paul Smith, Mary Ellen Smith, Regan Smith, Craig (Peggy) Smith, Sarah (Dan) Schumacher; Kenny (Kelli) Edmondson, Candice (John) Holt, Brady (Emily) Smith, Derek Smith, Darin Smith, Brandon and Karen Borders, Jared and Kayla Cossaboom, Jessica (Jesse) Oliverto, and 11 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one sister, Eileen in her youth, two sisters and their husbands: Nohra and Lennie Schneider, Mary and Jim Sheldon; and a brother, Ed Natchke and a brother-in-law Bob Smith.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg was entrusted with her arrangements.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you, Arlys’ family. I got to know Arlys when Martin was a resident in our facility and during the time they were residents of the Oahe Villa here in Gettysburg where I am employed in Pastoral Care. Arlys was a lovely lady. God’s Blessings to all of you. Pat Rausch
Barry,Diane,Brady,Derek,Darin~
I am so sorry to hear about Arlys passing away. I wish in my heart I could come home and be there but I am just getting back to being myself after having strep. I remember Arlys as a neat lady when I was growing up. I know she will be miss by all who knew her. The next time I am home I will call you when I come to Pierre.
I will send my prayers your way during this time of sadness. Your goddaughter and friend,
Rebecca,Nick,Austin,Leanne,Katelyn, and Mandy Jo Vanhorn
Jon & Karen & Family,
Please accept our sympathies for the loss of your mom. We hope all the wonderful memories will out weigh the saddness you all feel now.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Arlys. I got to know Martin & Arlys when they lived in the Villa.I worked in housekeeping. Arlys & her sister Nohra were good friends of my aunt Elizabeth(Cooper)Boke. Arlys was such a mild mannered,easy to visit with person.Even with her poor eyesight she never complained.
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deb and Alex Beres
I lot of warm wishes and prayers extended southward today from our chapel family at the Chapel By the Sea. Nice video. Martin looked like he was sitting in the catbird seat in all those pictures with Arlys – obviously scored a lifelong keeper! And Arlys clearly produced a lot of girls with Big hair. Thank you, Arlys. God bless, see you soon!
Barry Smith and families
You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of you mother. God Bless all of you in this difficult time.
Art & Marlette Fischbach
As a friend of your family, I send my thoughts of rememberence of past joys and future blessings.