Norma Winter-Smith Obituary

She told us she was born on a Sunday at home and the doctor stayed for dinner. She died Sunday October 1st, 2023, at Pioneer's Medical Center, with her family by her side. She grew up in Bankston Iowa, where her family owned a grocer/tavern and gas station. She graduated from Saint Clements High School. The family then moved to Dubuque IA. She worked at Eimer's Greenhouse, a job which she loved and spoke of often. She was united in marriage July 10th to William Joseph Smith. Their family grew and eventually settled in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was witty, kind to everyone, a little mischievous and stubborn. She preferred animals over people, appreciated simplicity and she had a green thumb. She never passed up a good bargain or a long walk. She loved music, art, and her family. She gave directions to her house based on what church steeples you could see from your location. She is survived by her children David (Jayne) Smith of Ames IA, Mary (Joe) Schminkey of Maybell, CO, Julie Smith (Mike Lang) of Hayden CO, Kathy (Brad-deceased) Talkington of Craig CO and Mike Smith (Sarah Krantz) of Dubuque IA. Grandchildren Bill Smith and Barb ( Tim ) Leininger of Boone IA, Melissa ( Scott ) Kretzmann of Denver CO, Raechel ( Brian ) Markham of Grand Junction CO, Lydia ( Mike ) Morris of Hayden CO, Noah ( Madi ) Murray of Fort Campbell KY, Cody Evaristo ( Talkington ) of Craig CO, Shawn Smith and David ( Jimiya ) Smith of Cedar Rapids IA, Brent, Emily and James Krantz of Dubuque IA. Great grandchildren, Lily Leininger, Ellie and Adeline Markham, Autumn and Carter Murray, Azaria and Athena Smith. She also had many dear nieces and nephews along with cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Irene Winter, her sister Cecilia Winter and two brothers Cletus and Sylvester "Butch" Winter and former husband William Smith. In lieu of flowers please make donations in her name to your local animal shelter or rescue center. Interment in Bankston, Iowa will be in the spring.