Naomi Dorothy Smith was born to Oscar and Mabel Crosby James on July 16, 1908 near Royal in Clay County, Iowa.  Naomi and her family moved to Hope, North Dakota for a few years and then returned to Iowa to farm the Watt James farm at Royal.  Naomi graduated from Royal High School in 1925.  She attended Morningside College the next year and then came home and taught country school for one and a half years.  On June 1, 1927 she married James Smith who came to Royal as a Principal and teacher.  In addition to Royal, Jim’s career as Superintendent of Schools and teacher took them to Ayrshire, Dolliver, Lake Center, Superior, and Ringsted.  In 1962 they moved permanently to Spirit Lake.

Starting in 1939 Jim and Naomi spent their summers on Big Spirit Lake where they operated the Big Stoney Point boat livery and lunch room.  Naomi continued to spend her summers on Big Stoney Point through 2002.

To this union there were born 4 children: Keith, Paul, Corinne Sue and Mary Lue.  Jim passed away on January 9, 1986.

The focus of Naomi’s life was her family and friends.  Music was also an important part of her life.  She sang in the Morningside College choir, an a cappella quartet in Dolliver for many years, church choirs and the Spirit.

IN LOVING MEMORY
NAOMI D. SMITH
July 16, 1908
December 30, 2005

SERVICES
United Methodist Church
Spirit Lake, Iowa
Monday, January 2, 2006  11:00 AM

OFFICIANT
Rev. Kay Hooper

MUSIC
Deanna Kuiper, Organist
Dan Tritle, Soloist  
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Congregation
Abide With Me

PALLBEARERS
Ken Byers
Don Sawyer
Jeff Johnson
Chuck Shorey
Jim Jones
Trent Will
Darwin Will

INTERMENT
Lakeview Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Iowa
Tuesday, January 3, 2005  10:30 AM