Beth Smith
March 11, 1961 ~ November 11, 2013
Beth A. Hrabak Smith 52, died Thursday, November 7 in her Mount Vernon home with her family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday November 12, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, by Reverend Jack Flaherty. Beth's visitation will be Monday, November 11, 2013, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m., at the church. Beth is to be buried in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Lisbon. Beth is survived by her husband David of Mount Vernon, four children: Abigail (Colby) Newkirk of North Liberty, Alex Smith of Hiawatha, Jenna and Haley Smith both of Mount Vernon; 2 grandsons: Logan and Liam Newkirk; her father Dennis Hrabak of Cedar Rapids; 3 siblings: Nick (Dawn) Hrabak, Stacy (Bob) Davis, Jeremy (Janet) Hrabak all of Cedar Rapids; and her many pets. Preceding Beth in death were her mother Lorraine Hrabak, grandparents, special great-aunt Florence Steiner, and father-in-law James Smith. Beth was born March 11, 1961 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Dennis and Lorraine Vosatka Hrabak. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1979 and attended Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids. She married David Smith January 20 1989 in Mount Vernon. Beth worked for the Tom Riley Law Firm, The Lynch, Dallas Law Firm, the Cedar Valley Humane Society, and Dr. Terry Moore DVM all of Cedar Rapids. Beth enjoyed being active in the Catholic Church, serving as a Sacristan and taking the Eucharist to the nursing home. She was a friend to all creatures great and small and many animals owed their lives to her. Most of all, Beth loved her husband and children and adored her grandsons. Memorials in Beth's honor may be given to the Cedar Valley Humane Society, 7411 Mt. Vernon Rd. S.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. On-line condolences: www.morganfuneralchoices.com
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Dear David and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I didn’t realize Beth was so ill. She was such a funny person, I remember well when she would come into the grocery store and the things we would laugh about, what a sense of humor. I loved that in her and will never forget it and her quick smile. You all are so lucky to have had Beth. Know that you are in my special thoughts at this most difficult time. Beth is now an angel…. With sympathy, Annamae Baker
I miss my mom terribly. Her and I have been throughout a lot together and got to share memories that others will not. We may have had our ups and downs but I loved her more than anything. I miss calling her and just talking. A great memory I have of my mom was when we saw Logan on the ultrasound for the second time. We got to see him move all over and then went shopping for baby stuff. We didn’t know he was a boy at the time but that didn’t stop us. Will always love you!
I will always remember Beth hanging out with my sister Debbie, and Beth always had a smile on her face.Sorry to hear about your loss.
I knew Beth from Terry’s office. She was great with animals, even talked me into adopting my black Lab. Even have her e-mail, but never got around to writing her. I missed her when she quit, didn’t realize it was so serious. My deepest, deepest sympathy to the entire family. God’s Blessings!!!
Dave & family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Beth. Dave, I haven’t worked with you for over 10 years but I remember our holiday functions during our Progressive days and your wife lit up the room. So nice & friendly and liked to laugh. This deeply saddens me but your many happy memories will sustain you. I always admired your close family and commitment to each other. You were always holding hands which made me smile. I had to pass this along as I always enjoyed working with you.