Patrick ‘Rick’ James Smith

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(Dec. 19, 1950 - Oct. 5, 2016)

Patrick “Rick” James Smith died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, at Parkview Community Health Care Center in Billings, due to complications from diabetes. He was 65.

Rick was born Dec. 19, 1950, to Luther and Ella (Hartman) Smith in Powell. He attended school in Powell and graduated in 1970.

Rick married Kati Neale May 4, 1974, they had two children and later divorced.

Rick worked various jobs in Park County and in Billings.

His passion was bowling, in which he excelled. He joined various leagues and attended several bowling conferences. He also enjoyed holidays and family outings, especially fishing and camping. 

Rick was preceded in death by his father, Luther, mother Ella, stepfather, Oscar Larsen and several aunts and uncles. 

He is survived by his son Scott (Anita) Smith and grandson Hunter; his daughter Stacey McConnell and grandchildren Dane and Joey; siblings: Ray (Bobette) Smith, Mike (Lori) Smith, Larry Larsen, Jean (Ernie) Paul, Paulette (Terry) Johnson; plus numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; as well as two uncles, Jack Logan and Les Albert.

Cremation has taken place and interment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery in Powell in the summer of 2017.

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