Ian's Obituary
Ian Charles Smith passed away surrounded by family on March 16, 2024, in Great Falls due to complications from the flu. He was born on April 22, 1974, to John and Ligaya “Lee” Smith.
Ian graduated from Chester High School and was involved in farming, over-the-road trucking, and construction work. He loved to draw blueprints and house plans, pour concrete, and tinker with vehicles.
Ian is survived by his wife, Angela Florence; daughters, Tande Smith and Zoe Florence; sons, Thatcher Smith, Brenden (Jara) Clark-Smith and their daughter, Millie Mae, and Arthur Florence; step-children, Dyllan, Tristen, and Payton Porter; mother, Ligaya “Lee” Smith; sister, Mary (Wade) Kultgen and their children, Tyson, Dylan, Ashlee, Darwyn, Charlee, and Jackaylee; and brother, Michael (Jim) Clark and their son, Beau. He was preceded in death by his father, John “Jack” Smith; paternal grandparents, Charles and Monica “Dolly” Smith; and maternal grandparents, Benjamin and Maria Estole.
A celebration of life will be held at Embassy Church of Great Falls (525 2nd Ave. North) on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. with a viewing one hour prior to the service. The burial will take place in Joplin at a later date.
