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Donald Briviande Smith of Adrian, Missouri was born September 15, 1924 near Garden City, Missouri the son of Charles and Maudie Beatrice (Briviande) Smith. He departed this life Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, Missouri at the age of 82 years, 3 months and 19 days.
On June 30, 1945, Donald was united in marriage to Betty Jean Wheeler in Harrisonville, Missouri.
Donald was a farmer and stockman. He was a member of the Cove Creek Christian Church, Urich, Missouri. Donald has lived in the Bates County are since 1969 and prior to that in the Cass County area.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Larry Dale Smith and two sisters, Betty Tabor and Nancy Akins.
He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Smith of the home; a son, Gary D. Smith and wife Margaret, Adrian, Missouri; a daughter, LaDonna Diller and husband Mark, Warrenton, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 8, 2007 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with burial in the Dayton Cemetery near Garden City.
Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.