Marcia L. Smith
July 20, 1957 — August 31, 2003
Marcia L. Smith, 46, of Elgin, Illinois, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, August 31, 2003, in her sleep, in her home. Graveside service: 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2003, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Richard Marsceau. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include her children, Melissa (Joshua) Lohrer of Stanwood, Iowa, and Kelsey Boyle of Mansfield, Missouri; her companion, George "Cy? Meadows of Elgin, Illinois; her mother, Joan Crow of Cedar Rapids; her stepmother, Wanda Smith of West Point, Iowa; three grandchildren, Tyler, Tempest and Takoda Lohrer; a sister, Kris (Jeff) Burkle of Cedar Rapids; a brother, Jeff (Jan) Smith of Cedar Rapids; a stepsister and stepbrother, Amy and Mike Menke of West Point; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Stuart Smith; a brother, Craig Smith; and her former husband, Theodore "Ted? Boyle.
Marcia was born July 20, 1957, the daughter of Stuart and Joan Murray Smith, in Waterloo, Iowa. Marcia "The Martian" was very loved and appreciated by those who worked with her at Meadows Trucking in Elgin, Illinois. Her managerial skills and ability to drive her semi dump truck were very important to her and her co-workers. Through the winter months, she lived in Thornfield, Missouri, with Cy and helped him to run and manage the cattle farm where they lived. Marcia was part of the USMC/Vietnam Helicopter Association, where she made many wonderful friends. She loved to go fishing and hunting in her spare time. Over the years, Marcia learned many trades, but she was most proud of the fact that she could drive and operate a semi.She will be truly missed by her family and friends.
A memorial fund has been established in memory of Marcia.
Following services, a potluck dinner will be held at the Angle Inn in Walford, Iowa.
Survivors include her children, Melissa (Joshua) Lohrer of Stanwood, Iowa, and Kelsey Boyle of Mansfield, Missouri; her companion, George "Cy? Meadows of Elgin, Illinois; her mother, Joan Crow of Cedar Rapids; her stepmother, Wanda Smith of West Point, Iowa; three grandchildren, Tyler, Tempest and Takoda Lohrer; a sister, Kris (Jeff) Burkle of Cedar Rapids; a brother, Jeff (Jan) Smith of Cedar Rapids; a stepsister and stepbrother, Amy and Mike Menke of West Point; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Stuart Smith; a brother, Craig Smith; and her former husband, Theodore "Ted? Boyle.
Marcia was born July 20, 1957, the daughter of Stuart and Joan Murray Smith, in Waterloo, Iowa. Marcia "The Martian" was very loved and appreciated by those who worked with her at Meadows Trucking in Elgin, Illinois. Her managerial skills and ability to drive her semi dump truck were very important to her and her co-workers. Through the winter months, she lived in Thornfield, Missouri, with Cy and helped him to run and manage the cattle farm where they lived. Marcia was part of the USMC/Vietnam Helicopter Association, where she made many wonderful friends. She loved to go fishing and hunting in her spare time. Over the years, Marcia learned many trades, but she was most proud of the fact that she could drive and operate a semi.She will be truly missed by her family and friends.
A memorial fund has been established in memory of Marcia.
Following services, a potluck dinner will be held at the Angle Inn in Walford, Iowa.
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