Edward Smith

Edward John Smith, age 62, of Urbandale, Iowa passed away September 7, 2019 at Mercy Hospital. Ed was born on May 9, 1957, the son of Carroll and Pat (King) Smith. He was united in marriage on April 28, 1990 to Brenda Lindstrom in Newton, Iowa. Ed attended and graduated from Montezuma High School. He was an avid fan of the LA Dodgers and worked as an over the road truck driver. Ed also loved the Iowa Hawkeyes, going on cruises, golfing, Nascar, cooking, gardening, his beloved dog Toby, Jimmy Buffett, music, and attending the Iowa State Fair. Ed is survived by his wife Brenda; mother Pat; and his children Steven Smith of Cedar Rapids, Jennifer (Joel) Vanderleest of Grinnell, Andrew (Tiffany) Smith of West Union, Adam (Brittany) Smith of Urbandale, 7 Grandchildren with the 8th on the way; siblings Michael (Sandy), Kenneth (Lesa), Cheryl Bowling (Allen), David (Pam) Smith, Chris (Erin); brother-in-laws Jim (Deb) Lindstrom, Mark (Cindy) Lindstrom, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Carroll; nephew Brandon Smith; father-in-law Richard Lindstrom; and mother-in-law Nancy Lindstrom. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 10:00-11:00 AM at Valley United Methodist Church in West Des Moines. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions can be made to the family who will in turn make donations to their church or the Animal Rescue League. Online condolences may be made at www.caldwellparrish.com