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Christopher Todd Smith, 59, passed away on April 1, 2024, in his home where he lived for about 40 years in Colfax, Iowa. He was born on December 22, 1964, in Des Moines. Chris graduated from Colfax High School in 1983. He was joined in marriage to Deanna Good, on Memorial Weekend in 1989 in Colfax.
Chris loved furbabies, especially his two cats Mary and Pretty Girl. He looked forward to mushroom hunting in the spring, and fishing in the summer. He absolutely loved Birds of all kinds, especially Chickens and Ducks. Back in the day, Chris enjoyed clay shooting. Chris was immaculate when it came to yard work and keeping vehicles clean. If you needed a vehicle detail, he was your 1st call. Chris would give his shirt off his own back for anyone in need. He had a great heart and loved many while just wanting to be loved back.
Chris is survived by his wife, Deanna Smith, of Urbandale, and his children, Chris (Tranquillity) Smith of Colfax, and Laci (Joey) Hutson of Urbandale. He is also survived by his four grandchildren; Emily and Jayden Steward, and Braelynn and Anna Hutson. Additionally, he is survived by his sister, Glenna (Jim) Penny of Newton, his nephew Justin (Kristal) Jenkins of Carlisle, and numerous cousins.
Chris was preceded in death by his father and mother; Norman and Margaret (Hunter) Smith, his paternal grandparents; James “Glen” and Arminda “Minnie” (Teed) Smith, and his Maternal grandparents; Isaiah and Ada (Miller) Myra. And furbabies, Ol Boy, Minnie and Oddie to name a few.
A visitation will be held on Monday, April 8, 2024, from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at Coburn Funeral Home in Colfax, Iowa. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 PM. Directly after the memorial service, a burial will take place at Colfax Cemetery. Following the burial, lunch will be served at the Colfax Historical Society and all are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made out to the Jasper County Conservation Board or Happy Tails Ranch and Rescue. Online condolences may be left at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com