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Thomas G. Smith • 1950 - 2009 Thomas was born on April 1, 1950, a son of George and Velma (Haxton) Smith, in Kenmare, ND. He attended school in Bowbells and Portal. On September 13, 1968, he enlisted into the United States Army. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam Conflict, and was honorably discharged on September 1, 1974. Following his discharge, he worked for Wheatland Oil Company and in the oil fields in the Portal area. Thomas moved to Everett, WA, where he worked for Nord-door Company until 2000, when he returned to Portal, ND. He worked for a fiber optic construction company in ND and SD. Thomas, known as "Hawk" to his friends, enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, making venison jerky and sausage for his family and friends. Those who shared his life: He was preceded in death by his father George, maternal and paternal grandparents, nephew Troy Louis Smith, uncles Ormond Haxton, Harvey Haxton Jr., Hans Peterson, Clarence Peterson, Eddie Peterson, Gordon Smith, Leroy Smith, and aunt Marcella Bergstreser. Visitation: Monday, one hour prior to the service at the Portal Community Center, Portal. Funeral Service: Monday, June 8, 2009 at 1:00 pm at the Portal Community Center, Portal, ND Burial: Portal Community Cemetery, Portal, ND Officiant: Rev. Pat Wotton Music Honorary Bearers: Thomas' family and friends Active Bearers: Jim Altringer, Randy Koesher, Owen Walker, Terry LaCoe, Stephen Sandberg, Leon Olney, Laurie Chrest, Kenny Remmen, Steve Gunderson Military Honors accorded by the Portal American Legion. Immediately following the graveside service there will be lunch and fellowship in the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church Annex. The Smith family would like to thank everyone for the many
acts of kindness shown to them during this difficult time. Your
thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated and will never be
forgotten. May God bless the memory of Thomas. To view the
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Thomas G. Smith, 59, Portal,
ND, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009 in a Minot hospital.