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Charles Ryan Smith

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Charles "Ryan" Smith, 74, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, died Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Circle of Life Legacy Village. He was born October 19, 1942 in Waukegan, Illinois to the late James Mason and Emma Dorothy (Peters) Smith. Ryan met his wife, Lynn Smith, a fellow teacher, at Downers Grove, Illinois, High School. They married and moved on to graduate school together before settling in Waukesha, Wisconsin with their growing family. They moved to Bella Vista 16 years ago after retiring and became a member of the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years. Ryan was an active member within the community, he was a member of the Bella Vista Computer Club, and was also an active participant in Cowboy Mounted Shooting. He volunteered with the Bella Vista Recycling Center and also worked with the local television station. Survived by his children, Heather (Michael) Craig of Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Gavin Smith of Bella Vista, Arkansas; grandchildren, Emeline, Josephine and Nathaniel. He will be so dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held at Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. 72715 on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 12 noon. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Rev. Liz Wagner will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

Published November 15, 2016

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