David William Smith, 67, was born March 22, 1953 at Parks Air Force Base in California. He went to join his parents March 27th, 2020. David spent most of his young life with his sister, Cynthia, following his father’s military career to 19 different places. David joined the Army after a year of college, in 1973. He served two tours of duty in Korea before being Honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1976. After the military, David worked for Smith Oil in Wilson, Oklahoma. He came to Kansas City, working in concessions, and settled in Blue Springs, MO in 1988. There he opened and operated Taco Via. After a fire took the restaurant, David spent time working for Sprint and as a Cemetery Director at Mount Washington. David was a member of the Blue Springs ELKS Lodge, the American Legion in Oak Grove, and the VFW Post 30 in Blue Springs where he served or volunteered for multiple positions through the years, including Commander.
David and Pam met in 1990, when VFW Post 30 was established. They remained friends through the years and began dating in 2009. They were married in 2013.
David and Pam loved to travel, particularly to the Gulf. David loved to listen to the Jazz music in the Quarter and watch the waves roll in on the beaches.
David loved to play music as much as he loved listening to it. He and four friends formed the band Guitars and Cataracts. They played locally on Thursdays and would travel to the Lake of the Ozarks for weekend gigs.
He is proceeded in death by his father, Clarence William “Bill” Smith, his mother, Wilma Jean “Jeanie” Brosius Smith, and his wife Debra DeAnn Freeman Smith. He is survived by his wife, Pam Smith, his children Ian Smith (Kristin) of Grain Valley, MO, and Tyler Smith (Amanda) of Grain Valley, MO, his stepchildren, Andy Bellemere (Courtney) of Oak Grove, MO, and Amanda Bellemere (Chris Johnson) of Blue Springs, MO, his sister, Cynthia Melton (Rick) of Tulsa, OK, his sister Connie Jagolinzer (Alan) of London, England, his nieces and nephews, April Martin (Zach), Samuel Melton (Holly), Meagan Jagolinzer, Taylor Jagolinzer, and Ryan Jagolinzer, his stepfather, Cecil Smith, and his grandchildren, Owen and Skylar Smith, Emily and Melissa Smith, Lylei, Harper, Corbin and Grayson Bellemere, and Callie and JJ Johnson.
The family would like to thank the team at Serenity Hospice for their excellent care. We would especially like to thank Kathy Lee for her exceptional care of David over the last year.
David will be cremated per his wishes. At this time there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs. Memories of David and words of comfort for his family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Smith family. David was a very kind soul who never knew a stranger. He will be missed by many.
Pam , I am so sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy and prayers for you. I know this is a very difficult and painful time. May God give you strength to get through. Love you
I’m so sorry. I enjoyed working with David during the 2010 census. He talked of Pam and his children with tenderness and love.
I remember David marrying my cousin Debbie. They had the best two boy’s ,and raised them right. We would go go over to his house before he moved, for birthday parties and other things. He cook good bbq. We had a lot of laughs . He so fun to be around and he was so very kind to everyone. I loved him very much and I will miss him so. May he rest in peace.
Toughts and prayers to the family .I only knew him as pa pa David thru my grandchildren Owen & Skylar. TheyMar loved him so and the love back was shown by pa pa. He has entered into heaven with some other great angels to look over us . My grandchildren were blessed and my daughter to have such a good man in their lives. Thanks to David
PAM YOU MARRIED YOUR HERO WHO WILL GO TO WHERE ALL HEROS GO TO VALLAHALA AND I AM WISHING YOU GREAT SYMPATHY AND CONGRATULATE YOU FOR THE CARE THAT YOU GAVE DAVID
My David was the best brother in the whole world. He was always there for me. He fought for me, carried me whenever I got hurt to safety and taught me to tie my shoes, was my biggest supported and teacher, let me cry on his shoulders until my tears stopped, walked me down the isle and gave
me away to my husband.
I loved my brother with all my heart and always will.
I know if you knew my David you loved him too because you just couldn’t help it because
he was like no other!
His laugh and smile were so infectious you couldn’t help receiving joy when you heard it or saw it. I know his laughter and joy is causing all the angels in heaven to giggle especially when he took the reins of the chariot when it came to get him and he said: Yee Haa!
Have fun Brother with our Jesus!
Love your little sis,
Cynthia🌼
Pam. Tyler Ian. I know how you will miss Dave. I too will miss his friendship he was always a concerned brother when we would meet. I will be available to help how ever you need. Blessings. Larry
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Smith family, David will be missed by many.
Glenn and Karen Abbiatti
I really liked David because he was also so kind to me and had that special smile when he saw you. He always made sure to speak to me and always asked about my grandchildren. He was a friend through the VFW, so I will miss seeing him around.
Cynthia,
I’m profoundly sorry for your loss. David was an awesome man and I know that you will miss him. You and ALL who loved David are in my prayers, now and in the coming weeks. God Bless.
Sorry to hear about your family’s loss. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Pam, Mike and I were sorry to hear of David’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great person and will be sorely missed. If we can be of any help, let us know.
Hello Pam,
Cynthia, your sister-in-law, recently shared David had passed. I am sorry to hear of your, your Family’s, your Friend’s & Cynthia & Her Family’s loss.
The 1st time I met You & David was about a month. I Am Very Grateful I had the opportunity to meet You & David.
Cynthia & Her Best Friend Beckie usually drive together on most trips driving over 3-4 hours. Unfortunately Beckie had the flu last month & couldn’t drive with Cynthia to visit David & You. So she asked if I’d ride with her.
My thought is one truly shows the amazing strength & character of ourselves during difficult time in our lives!
I, pretty much a stranger, saw David in his mental & physical state of decline as a funny, witty & thoughtful gentleman. Both you & David were gracious to Cynthia & to me. I felt as if I known you both for years.
I’ve been praying that through this time you & yours will see God’s great Peace as only HE can give!
With Much Love From A New Friend,
Linda Merrell