Smith, Barbara Mae

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October 9, 1930 - January 6, 2021

Age 90. Barbara was born to parents, Joseph and Elsie (Koenig) Polzin in Blair, NE. A graduate of Omaha South High School. Barbara was a waitress and head chef at Caniglia's for 25 years, a Platteview school bus driver for 25 years, and a member of First Baptist Church-Bellevue for 50 years. Barbara was a faithful servant to the Lord and witnessed to many. There was nothing she wouldn't do to help a complete stranger. She lived an amazing life and was loved by everyone!

Preceded in death by husband of 38 years, David L. Smith; sons, Ricky Joeheim and Del Stokes; and granddaughter, Jessica Smith. Survived by children, Dianna Blakely (Steve) and Ashley, Nancy Stokes, Nancy Erickson, David Smith, and Jim Smith; sisters, Elaine Jerman, Donna Burke, and Janet Polzin; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

VISITATION following CDC guidelines: Friday, January 15, 4-7pm, First Baptist Church, Bellevue, 112 East 23rd Avenue, Bellevue. CELEBRATION of LIFE SERVICE following CDC guidelines: Saturday, January 16, 10:30am, First Baptist Church, Bellevue. Interment: Westlawn-Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to First Baptist Church-Bellevue.

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I will always remember my big sister and the fond memories growing up with her. We shared many good times together. Our father told me when our mother passed " Life is like a book. Her job on earth is complete and now we must move on to the next chapter ". She will be in my heart and memories.---Janet Polzin Edwards

Our daughter Tara Simons spoke of Barbara a lot so many great things, especially of all the great things she has done for other people, well, Louie and I were visiting Tara and the grandkids, and we went to Taras church Bellevue Baptist, and that is where I met Barbara, what wonderful person, I felt like she knew me all my life, PB, and pastor Carl spoke very highly of her as well, I just want to say to her children, that I am so very sorry for you loss, she has made many great memories, and she is now with our LORD, and SAVIOR. GOD be with you and your family,---Darlene Thompson

~~~Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska. ~~~

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