Gaylord Monroe Smith

1935 - 2018

Gaylord Monroe Smith obituary, 1935-2018, Springfield, IL

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Gaylord Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 4, 2018.

Springfield, IL-Gaylord Monroe "G.M." Smith, 82, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at The Bridge Care Suites in Springfield.
He was born in Boulder, IL September 27, 1935 the son of Gaylord and Lillie Ann (Sharp) Smith. G.M. attended a one room school for his elementary education, and then graduated from Sandoval High School. He continued his education earning his undergraduate degree from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, IN and a Master's degree from University of Illinois.
G.M. married Rose Marie Hoefer August 8, 1965 in Doniphan, MO and she survives. He is also survived by two sons; Jason (Michelle) Smith of Scottsdale, AZ, Jeremy Smith of Springfield, and four grandchildren. Also surviving are his five sisters: Marilou (Donnell) Jenkins of Galena, IL, Patsy (Gary) Wienken of Mechanicsburg, PA, Nancy (Kevin) Frisby of Bridgeton, MO, Velda (Richard) Freehill of Urbana, IL, and Sherry Smith of Arlington, TX, as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
His parents and brother, Donald L. Smith preceded him in death.
G.M. followed in the footsteps of his father as an educator and grain farmer. He was a professor of Life Sciences, mainly Microbiology at Kaskaskia College in Centralia, IL retiring in 1994. Nature and environmental issues were especially important to him. He served as a docent at the Illinois State Museum after retirement and found great joy in helping educate visitors to the museum. He loved music, a good word search and was an avid reader.
He will leave a void in the lives of those who knew him and benefited from his knowledge, wisdom and friendship.
In honor of his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded by the Bisch Crematory.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may direct memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, the Sierra Club, or the Alzheimer's Association.
Please visit the online "Life Remembered Story" at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Bisch Funeral Home West, Springfield, IL 217-544-5424.

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February 28, 2018

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Dennis Engelmann

I remember Mr Smith from 9th grade biology as a great teacher at Edwardsville Junior High Scool in 1964. Thanks for the learning.

January 9, 2018

Larry Hoefer

Very sorry for your loss!
John and Sophia Hoefer

January 8, 2018

Jerry McAninch

Dearest Rosie,
Our hearts go out to you and your family with the loss of your dear G.M.
Jerry and Bill McAninch

January 7, 2018

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Ben & Carole Jourdan

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.

January 7, 2018

Nila Koch

So sorry to hear of G.M.'s passing.

Charlie and Nila Koch

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