Nora I. Smith

Nora I. Smith, 83, of Humboldt, passed away March 17, 2014 at her home.  Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Thursday at the Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home in Humboldt followed by private family graveside services at Union Cemetery.

Mrs. Smith is survived by her children, Patsy (Thomas) Paul of Lehigh, Marlene (Ernie) Scott of Garden Grove, and Randy (Joleen) Smith of Gowrie; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Rhonda Scott; her husband, Harvey Smith; her brother, Ivan Orsland; and her sister, Ruth Ferrand.

Nora Ione Orsland was born April 24, 1930 at Dakota City, Iowa.  She was raised and educated at Dakota City.  On April 17, 1949, she was united in marriage to Harvey Smith at the First Lutheran Church.  The couple farmed together for many years in the Gilmore City, Bradgate, and Rutland areas.  Mr. Smith passed away in 2007 and Nora continued to maintain her home on the farm until moving to Humboldt.  She passed away at her home on the morning of March 17, 2014 at the age of 83.

Nora loved spending time with her family and enjoyed playing cards and bingo.