Lyle Smith
June 27, 1945 ~ April 27, 2025
Born in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Resided in:
Perham, Minnesota
Lyle Smith, 79, passed away at Sanford Health on April 27, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Lyle Ralph Smith was born June 27, 1945, to Ralph and Florence (Jendro) Smith in Fargo, North Dakota.
Lyle grew up on the family farm in Alice North Dakota. He loved spending time with family and friends and playing four in a row with his grandson Dylan. Lyle enjoyed living at the lake feeding and watching the birds, a warm cup of coffee and pie, Allis Chalmers tractors, watching old westerns, Vikings and Twins games. Lyle loved animals and had many beloved pets over the years. You could always count on Lyle to lend a helping hand. Lyle was greatly loved and will be missed by many.
Lyle is survived by his wife, Judy Smith; son Shawn Smith (Angei Koltes); daughter Kristin (Kenny) Faris; grandson Dylan Faris; siblings Dennis (Teri) Smith, Ray Smith, Richard (Karen) Smith, Brenda (Rex) Lusty, and Brad (Tammy) Smith; brother- and sister-in-law Dave and Bonnie Johnson; sisters-in-law Dawn Smith and Judy Smith; 17 nieces and nephews; several grand-nieces, and grand-nephews; and his beloved cat Socks.
He is preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Florence Smith; brothers Doug and Harley Smith; and father- and mother-in-law Frank and Lucille Johnson.
Per Lyle’s wishes there will be no services.
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Brad & Tammy Smith
I am so sorry for your loss. Lyle had a great sense of humor and always teasing somebody. There were a lot of good times to be remembered from the first time I met him 56 years ago. He will be greatly missed. Luv to Judy and family.
Judy and family, I am so sorry to hear of Lyle’s passing. I have a lot of good memories from being neighbors on the farm. Please know you are all in my prayers. May he rest in peace. Cheryl and Bob Hager
So many great memories of Lyle at the lake while growing up. So sorry to hear of his passing. Lyle was one of the only people who got away with calling me Jenny. Lyle will be missed.
Jennifer Brinkman
I am so sorry to hear about Lyle‘s passing. Him and Judy surprised me a couple summers back and came into the store, I was working at Detroit Lakes. God bless you all may his peace and understanding surround you in this difficult time.
Dawn Grommesh – Lambert-Chisholm
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I can’t begin to express how sad I was to hear about Lyle’s passing. Our family lost a wonderful man who will be missed by so many people.
We’re all so lucky to have had Lyle in our lives & actually, if it weren’t for him, our family may not ever have existed.
He was the leader of our family. Big brother, loving uncle & best grandpa ever. Lyle wasn’t the kind of leader who took control or gave orders. He was the kind of leader who worked along side you until the job was done. He was the leader who helped out even if he wasn’t asked to.
Lyle was at our house the day my Grandpa Mert had a heart attack & it allowed my parents to leave immediately. He took us to McDonalds & bought us a happy meal in a halloween bucket which was a pretty good distraction for kids looking forward to trick or treating. I was, and still am, very thankful he was there that day to watch over us because then I didn’t have to be the babysitter when I was so scared.
I love you guys & will keep you all in my thoughts & prayers ❤️
So so sorry to learn of Lyles passing. You and family are in our thoughts. Big hugs and love to all of you. Melody, Paulann and Shane.
I grew up just a few miles from the Smiths, and visited them numerous times, especially when they had the twins. Later in life we attended school in Buffalo and Lyle was in my sister Naomi’s class. He was always a friendly guy. Good memories. Our sympathy to all his family and friends. Lana Nudell
You are all in our thoughts and prayers!!
Annie and family
We are so sorry to hear of Lyles’ passing. Another great neighbor gone. May he rest in Peace. Renee (Pfeifer) and Mark Fisketjon