Manley Allen Smith SR Obituary (1934

Manley Allen Smith Sr., 79, of Libby died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Manley was born November 26, 1934 in Bellingham, WA to George & Olive (Christopherson) Smith. Manley grew up on a dairy farm near Graham, WA, where he attended school. At an early age, Manley learned how to milk cows. After high school Manley spent four years in the Merchant Marines. On April 22, 1963 Manley would marry the love of his life, Patty Chartier. The two of them made their home in California for a brief time before they would return to the family farm and make dairy farming their career. After 50 years of dairy farming, Manley retired. In 1989 they moved to Montana. Manley loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. His wife Patty preceded him in death after 45 wonderful years of marriage. Survivors include his six children Lillian Coons (Jack) of Elko, NV; Fred Chartier (Julia), Tina Smith, Manley Smith Jr, Della Smith, Murray Smith all of Libby, MT; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday Sept 2, at 11:00 am at Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby, MT. Interment will follow at the City of Libby Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory in Libby, MT. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com