Arnold Sentinel
Mynor Smith
1899-2002
Lifelong Nebraska resident, Mynor Andrew Smith, 102, passed away January 24, 2002, at the Callaway Good Samaritan Center. Mynor was born November 16, 1899, on the Garfield Table in Lincoln County to Jacob and Stella (Dillon) Smith. He spent most of his childhood on the family farm at Garfield Table and graduated with the Arnold High School Class of 1918. Following that graduation, Mynor enlisted in the Army where he spent a short time. After WW I, he returned home to work on the farm he called home.
On August 27, 1919, in Arnold, Mynor married Cecil Nansel, his steadfast love and wife of 68 years. They worked on the farm for many years before moving to Arnold in 1945. Mynor remained involved in agriculture and the farm work of his sons. Mynor did pursue other occupational interest in his long life. In 1956, he assisted local builder Quin Conley in the construction of a new home for Cecil and himself. After that successful experience, Mynor continued working with Quin for several more years, and later worked with Tiff Varney at the Arnold Funeral Home until 1993.
Mynor joined the Methodist Church in 1917 and was actively engaged in all aspects of church life. He served as Sunday School Superintendent, Treasurer and Board of Trustees Member. He even helped out as a volunteer custodian at both the Garfield and Arnold United Methodist Churches.
Other organizations Mynor associated with included Custer Lodge #148 and Eastern Star Chapter 164. Over the years he held nearly every office in the Masonic Lodge and was often Worthy Patron of Eastern Star. At the time of his death, Mynor was the holder of the Gold Robert Carrel Jordan Medal. This award is given to the oldest living Mason in Nebraska and has been Mynor's since 1998. Mynor also belonged to American Legion Post #130 and at one time served on the Village Board of Arnold. Finally, Mynor was involved in local education as Director of Garfield Schools for 18 years and on the Arnold Public School Board.
Mynor was preceded in death by his wife Cecil; his three brothers, Lloyd, Lyle and Bill; four grandchildren, Karen (Smith) McCan, Dirk Rose, Todd Smith and Cheryl (Smith) Haynes.
He is survived by a sister, Mabel (Smith) Anderson of Prescott, Arizona; all of his sons and their spouses, Don and Mildred Smith, Bobbie and Gloria Smith, Max and Joan Smith and daughter Bonnie Rose, all of whom reside in Arnold; grandchildren Craig and Pam Smith, Robbi Smith, Dru and Jack Magill, Lindy and Candace Smith, Joey and Melissa Smith, all of Arnold, and Ross and Trudy (Smith) Van Camp of New Orleans, Louisiana, Tom and Robin (Rose) Harness of Riverside, California, and Derek Rose of Las Vegas, Nevada; sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 28, 2002 at the Arnold United Methodist Church. Rev. Doug Smith officiated.
Mynor Smith
1899-2002
Lifelong Nebraska resident, Mynor Andrew Smith, 102, passed away January 24, 2002, at the Callaway Good Samaritan Center. Mynor was born November 16, 1899, on the Garfield Table in Lincoln County to Jacob and Stella (Dillon) Smith. He spent most of his childhood on the family farm at Garfield Table and graduated with the Arnold High School Class of 1918. Following that graduation, Mynor enlisted in the Army where he spent a short time. After WW I, he returned home to work on the farm he called home.
On August 27, 1919, in Arnold, Mynor married Cecil Nansel, his steadfast love and wife of 68 years. They worked on the farm for many years before moving to Arnold in 1945. Mynor remained involved in agriculture and the farm work of his sons. Mynor did pursue other occupational interest in his long life. In 1956, he assisted local builder Quin Conley in the construction of a new home for Cecil and himself. After that successful experience, Mynor continued working with Quin for several more years, and later worked with Tiff Varney at the Arnold Funeral Home until 1993.
Mynor joined the Methodist Church in 1917 and was actively engaged in all aspects of church life. He served as Sunday School Superintendent, Treasurer and Board of Trustees Member. He even helped out as a volunteer custodian at both the Garfield and Arnold United Methodist Churches.
Other organizations Mynor associated with included Custer Lodge #148 and Eastern Star Chapter 164. Over the years he held nearly every office in the Masonic Lodge and was often Worthy Patron of Eastern Star. At the time of his death, Mynor was the holder of the Gold Robert Carrel Jordan Medal. This award is given to the oldest living Mason in Nebraska and has been Mynor's since 1998. Mynor also belonged to American Legion Post #130 and at one time served on the Village Board of Arnold. Finally, Mynor was involved in local education as Director of Garfield Schools for 18 years and on the Arnold Public School Board.
Mynor was preceded in death by his wife Cecil; his three brothers, Lloyd, Lyle and Bill; four grandchildren, Karen (Smith) McCan, Dirk Rose, Todd Smith and Cheryl (Smith) Haynes.
He is survived by a sister, Mabel (Smith) Anderson of Prescott, Arizona; all of his sons and their spouses, Don and Mildred Smith, Bobbie and Gloria Smith, Max and Joan Smith and daughter Bonnie Rose, all of whom reside in Arnold; grandchildren Craig and Pam Smith, Robbi Smith, Dru and Jack Magill, Lindy and Candace Smith, Joey and Melissa Smith, all of Arnold, and Ross and Trudy (Smith) Van Camp of New Orleans, Louisiana, Tom and Robin (Rose) Harness of Riverside, California, and Derek Rose of Las Vegas, Nevada; sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 28, 2002 at the Arnold United Methodist Church. Rev. Doug Smith officiated.
Arnold Sentinel
Mynor Smith
1899-2002
Lifelong Nebraska resident, Mynor Andrew Smith, 102, passed away January 24, 2002, at the Callaway Good Samaritan Center. Mynor was born November 16, 1899, on the Garfield Table in Lincoln County to Jacob and Stella (Dillon) Smith. He spent most of his childhood on the family farm at Garfield Table and graduated with the Arnold High School Class of 1918. Following that graduation, Mynor enlisted in the Army where he spent a short time. After WW I, he returned home to work on the farm he called home.
On August 27, 1919, in Arnold, Mynor married Cecil Nansel, his steadfast love and wife of 68 years. They worked on the farm for many years before moving to Arnold in 1945. Mynor remained involved in agriculture and the farm work of his sons. Mynor did pursue other occupational interest in his long life. In 1956, he assisted local builder Quin Conley in the construction of a new home for Cecil and himself. After that successful experience, Mynor continued working with Quin for several more years, and later worked with Tiff Varney at the Arnold Funeral Home until 1993.
Mynor joined the Methodist Church in 1917 and was actively engaged in all aspects of church life. He served as Sunday School Superintendent, Treasurer and Board of Trustees Member. He even helped out as a volunteer custodian at both the Garfield and Arnold United Methodist Churches.
Other organizations Mynor associated with included Custer Lodge #148 and Eastern Star Chapter 164. Over the years he held nearly every office in the Masonic Lodge and was often Worthy Patron of Eastern Star. At the time of his death, Mynor was the holder of the Gold Robert Carrel Jordan Medal. This award is given to the oldest living Mason in Nebraska and has been Mynor's since 1998. Mynor also belonged to American Legion Post #130 and at one time served on the Village Board of Arnold. Finally, Mynor was involved in local education as Director of Garfield Schools for 18 years and on the Arnold Public School Board.
Mynor was preceded in death by his wife Cecil; his three brothers, Lloyd, Lyle and Bill; four grandchildren, Karen (Smith) McCan, Dirk Rose, Todd Smith and Cheryl (Smith) Haynes.
He is survived by a sister, Mabel (Smith) Anderson of Prescott, Arizona; all of his sons and their spouses, Don and Mildred Smith, Bobbie and Gloria Smith, Max and Joan Smith and daughter Bonnie Rose, all of whom reside in Arnold; grandchildren Craig and Pam Smith, Robbi Smith, Dru and Jack Magill, Lindy and Candace Smith, Joey and Melissa Smith, all of Arnold, and Ross and Trudy (Smith) Van Camp of New Orleans, Louisiana, Tom and Robin (Rose) Harness of Riverside, California, and Derek Rose of Las Vegas, Nevada; sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 28, 2002 at the Arnold United Methodist Church. Rev. Doug Smith officiated.
Mynor Smith
1899-2002
Lifelong Nebraska resident, Mynor Andrew Smith, 102, passed away January 24, 2002, at the Callaway Good Samaritan Center. Mynor was born November 16, 1899, on the Garfield Table in Lincoln County to Jacob and Stella (Dillon) Smith. He spent most of his childhood on the family farm at Garfield Table and graduated with the Arnold High School Class of 1918. Following that graduation, Mynor enlisted in the Army where he spent a short time. After WW I, he returned home to work on the farm he called home.
On August 27, 1919, in Arnold, Mynor married Cecil Nansel, his steadfast love and wife of 68 years. They worked on the farm for many years before moving to Arnold in 1945. Mynor remained involved in agriculture and the farm work of his sons. Mynor did pursue other occupational interest in his long life. In 1956, he assisted local builder Quin Conley in the construction of a new home for Cecil and himself. After that successful experience, Mynor continued working with Quin for several more years, and later worked with Tiff Varney at the Arnold Funeral Home until 1993.
Mynor joined the Methodist Church in 1917 and was actively engaged in all aspects of church life. He served as Sunday School Superintendent, Treasurer and Board of Trustees Member. He even helped out as a volunteer custodian at both the Garfield and Arnold United Methodist Churches.
Other organizations Mynor associated with included Custer Lodge #148 and Eastern Star Chapter 164. Over the years he held nearly every office in the Masonic Lodge and was often Worthy Patron of Eastern Star. At the time of his death, Mynor was the holder of the Gold Robert Carrel Jordan Medal. This award is given to the oldest living Mason in Nebraska and has been Mynor's since 1998. Mynor also belonged to American Legion Post #130 and at one time served on the Village Board of Arnold. Finally, Mynor was involved in local education as Director of Garfield Schools for 18 years and on the Arnold Public School Board.
Mynor was preceded in death by his wife Cecil; his three brothers, Lloyd, Lyle and Bill; four grandchildren, Karen (Smith) McCan, Dirk Rose, Todd Smith and Cheryl (Smith) Haynes.
He is survived by a sister, Mabel (Smith) Anderson of Prescott, Arizona; all of his sons and their spouses, Don and Mildred Smith, Bobbie and Gloria Smith, Max and Joan Smith and daughter Bonnie Rose, all of whom reside in Arnold; grandchildren Craig and Pam Smith, Robbi Smith, Dru and Jack Magill, Lindy and Candace Smith, Joey and Melissa Smith, all of Arnold, and Ross and Trudy (Smith) Van Camp of New Orleans, Louisiana, Tom and Robin (Rose) Harness of Riverside, California, and Derek Rose of Las Vegas, Nevada; sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 28, 2002 at the Arnold United Methodist Church. Rev. Doug Smith officiated.
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