Clara Kober Smith was born on the family farm west of Park City, Montana on August 31, 1926 to Henry and Elizabeth Kober. Clara graduated from Park City High School. On August 11, 1951, she married Jack Smith in Billings, Montana. In 1952 the couple moved to Helena to manage the Credit Bureau of Helena. They lived in Helena the rest of their lives in the home they built.
Three sons were born to the couple; Steve (Jeanne) of Las Vegas, Bradley (Marcia) and Mark of Helena.
Clara is survived by grandchildren Erin (Chad) Russell and their son, Prior of Belgrade, Montana; Stephanie (Ryan) Sligar and their daughters, Natalie and Cameryn of Las Vegas, Nevada; Christopher, Matthew and Timothy Smith of Helena; sisters, Anna Marie Griffel, Columbus, Montana; Vivian Roberts, Billings, Montana; Shirley Strong, Bracey Virginia and sister-in-law, Diane Kober Jackson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; eight brothers and one sister.
Clara was a life-long member of Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. She was an avid gardener, bridge player and bowler. Jack and Clara enjoyed many years of dancing.
A memorial service celebrating Clara’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28th at the First Lutheran Church, 2231 Broadway Ct. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, Helena.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday August 28, 2020
First Lutheran Church
2231 Broadway Court
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday August 28, 2020
First Lutheran Church
2231 Broadway Court
Helena, Montana 59601
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Dudley Williams says
Condolences to the Smith family. Clara was one of the nicest ladies I knew. Rip Clara.
Mary Kay Bennett says
I didn’t know Clara very well..but she was a beautiful and classy woman. George & I would see her at Kiwanis events for many years. Jack was so proud to be her date as he“whirled ” her around the dance floor.
They are dancing together again!!!
Mary Kay & George Bennett