Dorothy "Teenie" Smith

December 26, 1926 - June 18, 2019

Dorothy "Teenie" Smith, age 92, of Storm Lake, Iowa died June 18,2019 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral Mass will take place Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the church cemetery. There will be a luncheon at the Parish Hall immediately following the burial. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Dorothy Madelyne Smith the daughter of Frank Donald and Madelyne (Grable) Smith was born on December 26, 1926 in Peoria, Illinois. Soon thereafter her older brother declared that she should be called Teenie and I guess you could say she “grew” into her name. Dorothy had fond memories of Peoria where her family was prominent in business and in the community, coowning Clark-Smith Wholesale Hardware Company. In 1940 she moved to Storm Lake with her family and graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1945. Following graduation Dorothy worked as secretary to the principal at SLHS followed by the BV County Recorder office. In 1958 she began her career at Buena Vista Abstract and Mortgage Co. where she worked as a dedicated abstractor for over 50 years. Her longevity in the field also brought her recognition by the Iowa Land Title Association. She was an excellent golfer and once recorded a hole in one. She competed in the women’s golf league at both Lake Creek Country Club and Storm Lake Municipal Course often being the winner of the lowest score or other prizes like longest putt or closest to the pin. She spent many years as a volunteer fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and March of Dimes. She was “Super Aunt” to her nieces being found in attendance for every first communion, concert, play, graduation or sporting event. Many happy memories were made at her home on Lake Ave near the lake. She had donuts or Oreos in the cookie jar for after-school or the occasional drop in visit. Her home was always the family hub for 4th of July events and fireworks, picnics, homecoming parades and warm summer nights on her screened in porch. Throughout her life she was most often found side by side with her sister Mary. They spent many days together running errands, helping with school and church activities, socializing with the coffee group or just plain hanging out. When Mary moved to Methodist Manor for her last years Teenie was a daily faithful and loving visitor. Teenie is survived by, nephew, Tom King, Urbandale; children, Brian (Erin) King, Nantucket, MA, David King, Newport Beach, CA, Aaron (Kelli) King, West Des Moines, Sarah (Reggie) Voyles, Sac City, Lisa (Mat) Beaman, Ankeny; niece Alice Graves, children Peter (Maggie) Graves, and Eric Graves, all of Ventura, CA; niece Libby Kestel, Iowa City, niece Ann (Mark) Meyer; children Matt, Makenzie, Megan and Macy of Mason City; brother-in-law Bill Kestel, Storm Lake; niece, Nettie Renshaw, Algona; children Erin (Aaron) Mobley, Algona, Ben, Algona; nephew, Frank Donald “Bo” Smith III Oakgrove, AR; and 6 great-great niece and nephews. Preceding Teenie in death were her parents; brother Frank Donald Smith; sister Mary Alice; niece Colette King; and great-niece Laura King.