Edward Stephen Smith, 91, joined a long list of "Heroes in Heaven" on January 22, 2016 and will be dearly missed.
Ed was the eldest child of John and Agnes Smith and was born in Chicago, Illinois, October 9, 1924. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Marilyn Shannon, Loretta, his wife of 55 years and sons Steve and Darin Smith. He is survived by his sister Vivian Mc Inerney, her sons Brian and Jack; daughters Maureen Beougher, Darlene Smith and son John P. Smith. Loving Grandchildren; Sean Beougher, Brandi Okrasinski, Cara Beougher and Savanah and Lexie Smith. Great Grandchildren; Chloe and Chase Okrasinski. Ed also leaves behind his loving companion of 12 years, Margaret Pesek.
Edward was inducted into the Army in 1943 and is a proud decorated veteran of World War II - D-Day + 2. He served with distinction in England, France, Belgium and Holland as a light machine gunner with Company D, 41st Armored Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Division. Edward's bravery and valor ...
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Edward Stephen Smith, 91, joined a long list of "Heroes in Heaven" on January 22, 2016 and will be dearly missed.
Ed was the eldest child of John and Agnes Smith and was born in Chicago, Illinois, October 9, 1924. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Marilyn Shannon, Loretta, his wife of 55 years and sons Steve and Darin Smith. He is survived by his sister Vivian Mc Inerney, her sons Brian and Jack; daughters Maureen Beougher, Darlene Smith and son John P. Smith. Loving Grandchildren; Sean Beougher, Brandi Okrasinski, Cara Beougher and Savanah and Lexie Smith. Great Grandchildren; Chloe and Chase Okrasinski. Ed also leaves behind his loving companion of 12 years, Margaret Pesek.
Edward was inducted into the Army in 1943 and is a proud decorated veteran of World War II - D-Day + 2. He served with distinction in England, France, Belgium and Holland as a light machine gunner with Company D, 41st Armored Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Division. Edward's bravery and valor earned him Battle Stars for the Rhineland, Northern France and Normandy campaigns. After being injured in Holland, we was deservedly awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star and we thank him for his service.
Edward was a hard working father of five who spent his working life as a proud member of Local Pipefitters Union 250. After Ed retired, he moved to the Central Coast of California where he enjoyed an active life of golf , travel and friendships until relocating to Arizona in 2015.
Services to celebrate Ed's life will be held at Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary, 8555 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Friday, January 29 @ 09:45 a.m. Followed by a site service at the Veterans National Cemetery on Pinnacle Peak and Cave Creek Rds. in Phoenix, AZ at 11:00 a.m. A Lunch has be scheduled for 12:15 p.m. Please RSVP.


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