Robert Dennis Smith

(October 1, 1951 – November 10, 2021)

Robert grew up in Wyandotte County, Kansas, where he returned to after raising his two children in Gladstone, Missouri.He loved spending time together with his family and friends more than anything. He also loved reading philosophical booksand poetry, listening to a wide variety of music, and always wanted to travel any chance he could. Throughout his life’s journey, many adventures with his friends and family afforded him some of the most hilarious fun stories and pictures, which will be shared amongst his loved ones for years to come. A genuinely self-made man, Robert worked hard to be independent and care for his family all his life. He retired from General Motors, where he dedicated 33 years of his professional life and made many friends.

He was a loving father, son, brother, and friend to many. He especially loved his dearest friend Puff Dog (among many other nicknames, since Robert felt that the name “Puff” was far too feminine for his fluffy little Schnoodle). The two became inseparable for the rest of Puff Dog’s life. Robert had always hoped they would one day be together again, and they are surely enjoying each other’s company once more.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Frances. He is survived by his daughter, Erin, his son, Kyle, his two grandsons, Gunnar and Roen, his two sisters, Sharon and Colleen (Chris), his brother, Terry (Pat), his lifelong best friend, Ray, and many other family members and friends who he loved deeply.

In lieu of funeral, an intimate celebration of life will be held for Robert with his closest family and friends. He will live on in the hearts and minds of those who loved and knew him. 

I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere aged and ages hence:

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – 

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference.

-Robert Frost-