Rodney Smith

November 04, 1959 - August 07, 2026

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Rodney Lee Smith, 66, passed away peacefully at home August 7, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born November 4, 1959, in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Glenn and Phyllis Smith.

His younger years were spent in Minnesota with his parents and five siblings before moving to Chariton, Iowa, where he graduated from Chariton High School. Soon after he moved to Colorado where he met and married his wife Mary in May of 1987 and was blessed with two daughters.

Rod was such a wonderful man, a loving husband, father and Papa. He was hardworking, honest, and he lived by the golden rule of ‘treat others how you want to be treated’ and rarely met someone who wouldn’t call him a friend. He is dearly missed by all who love him.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Cassie (Isaac) and Cara (Jordan); grandsons, Connor and Caleb; mother, Phyllis Smith; siblings, Vicki (Gerae) Olson, Crae (Tina) Smith, Carroll (Candy) Smith, Glenna (Jack) McVey, and Connie Mastin; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Glenn Smith.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 18 th , 2026, at 1:00 pm at Drury Hotel in Westminster, Colorado.

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Matt

Friend • 1 hour ago

It was very sad to hear about Rod passing. He had such as supportive, wonderful family. Rod was always pleasant, and I enjoyed talking and getting to know him during his cancer treatments. I won't be able to make the funeral, but will be sending thoughts and prayers to Rod's family and friends. Rest easy Rod, your friend Matt.

Matt Branstetter

Family • 3 hours ago

I always treasured the times my brother and I spent with our cousins. These were few and far between since we lived so far apart. But every time the five of us, Crea, Carroll, Todd, Rod, and me, were fun and created special memories. Whether it was when we came up to Iowa or Rod and family came to Oklahoma we had lots of laughs. I will always remember him for his joy in life and laughter.