Funeral Services: Thursday, July 31 at 10:00 AM at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Poplar

Interment: Poplar City Cemetery

Harold Chester Smith, age 94, passed away in Wolf Point, Montana, on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008. He spent a number of years at the Poplar Nursing Home and more recently at the Wolf Point Faith Lutheran Home.

Harold was a member of the Assiniboine tribe; his Indian name was Chonda Sunda (Strong Heart).Harold was born on May 5th, 1914, in Poplar, MT, the son of James and Elizabeth Lizzie Smith. He attended Indian Boarding Schools (Chemawa, Genoa) and then graduated from Brockton High School. He spent a few early adult years in Washington, DC, working as an auditor for an insurance company. He briefly attended Georgetown University. However, he spent most of his life in the Poplar area, farming wheat and barley. In 1954 he married Ruth Cecilia Longee; they were married for24 years. Ruth Smith died March 27, 2005.Harold loved huntingdeer, antelope, prairie chickens, pheasant and especially the thrill of tracking elk in the Montana mountains. He could follow elk tracks for a couple days and then get close enough to shoot the elk between the eyeswithout the use of a scope. He also loved the camaraderie of his hunting buddies, especially his brothersFinley, Thomas, Grant, James, and Gerald (his twin). Harold spent many summers (when the wheat could be left for a week) on trout fishing trips to the Madison River and Tenderfoot areas. He was well known as an arrowhead finder/collector. He enjoyed bowling, working crossword puzzles, playing cards, reading (Lewis & Clark), digging Indian turnips, and cooking tripe stew or beef tongue (and everything tasted better with cabbage!).

Harold was preceded in death by his five brothers, and their only sister, Elsie Bennett.

He's survived by his four children, Ardis Cecil (Jeff) of Prattville, AL; Paul Smith of Poplar, MT; Vicki Smith (Loren) of Wolf Point, MT; and Denise Smith of San Diego, CA. Harold has seven grandchildren: Mike Prescott (Florence, MT), Taylor Cecil (AL), Angela LaFloe Hale (KS), Marc Hough (KS), Jessica Smith (Poplar), Burdette Smith (Billings), and Savannah Smith (CO). He also has seven great grandchildren with two grandbabies due in October.

Visitation: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City.

Funeral service: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home.

Interment: Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post 1579.

William Harold Smith, age 87 of Miles City, Montana, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.

Harold was born on October 17, 1920 in Ford, Kansas, the son of Everett and Ida (Hays) Smith. He was raised and attended schools in Ford, graduating from high school in 1938. In 1940, Harold enlisted in the US Army and served with the Parachute Infantry during WWII making several jumps. He was honorably discharged in 1945 and then moved to Cheyenne Wells, Colorado where he ranched with his family on the family ranch.

Harold and Gladys Trosper were united in marriage on December 21, 1946 in Goodland, Kansas. They lived on the ranch in Colorado before purchasing the Cheyenne Bar in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado which they owned and operated for five years. The couple decided to move to Montana and ended up in Miles City where they began working for the Range Riders Bar and Cafe in Miles City. After several years, they moved to Colstrip and operated the Arrow Cafe. Harold and Gladys moved back to Miles City and began raising cattle in the Yellowstone Valley. After their retirement they have remained in Miles City.

Harold loved the land and enjoyed gardening and watching his irrigation. He enjoyed riding around on his 4-Wheeler and spending time with his dog Sarah. Harold was very proud of his military service, was a lifetime member of the VFW and was a very avid Denver Bronco fan.

Harold is survived by his wife Gladys of Miles City, MT, two sons, Bill Smith and his wife Theresa of Billings, MT and Bob Smith and Margaret of Miles City, MT, three daughters; Diane and her husband John Wehrer of Fort Morgan, CO, Susan and her husband Bill Buckingham of Terry, MT, and Carol and her husband Terry Bramble of Billings, MT, eleven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Janet and Donna Kay Smith, a grandson, Kyle Heitbrink, a great granddaughter, Breanna Frohm, three sisters; Lorene, Katherine, and Jessie Mae and a brother, Richard Smith.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post 1579. Should friends wish, condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Holy Rosary Hospice, 2600 Wilson, Miles City, MT 59301, the Alzheimer's Assoc., 2 Poly Drive, Billings, MT 59101 or to the charity of one's choice.