WOLF POINT — Daniel Joseph “Danny” Smith, age 43, of Wolf Point, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2016, at Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point due to medical complications.
Danny was born in Williston, N.D., to Ronald V. and Gemma Crowley-Smith on November 16, 1973.
Danny was raised in and attended schools in both Poplar and Wolf Point, graduating from Wolf Point High School in 1992. Danny was active in sports throughout his school years, and earned All-Conference honors in Basketball.
Directly after graduation, Danny began his 25-year career in the Construction industry. He worked for Sansaver Construction for five years until he moved to Phoenix, Arizona. While there, he worked for Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital, Gila River Housing Authority, and the Ak-Chin Tribal Maintenance Department. After living and working in Arizona for 10 years, he returned to Wolf Point in January 2006. After working various construction jobs, he started work for Fort Peck Community College’s Construction crew, where he worked up until the day he passed away.
Danny loved sports and the outdoors, enjoying basketball, golf, hunting, fishing, football, and socializing with all his many friends. He had an endless sense of humor and loved to laugh and tell his famous jokes, enjoying pranks and family traditions. Everyone who came in contact with him came away uplifted by his generosity and caring demeanor. He had a knack of giving everyone a nickname, which stuck most of the time.
While living in Arizona Danny became a father to his two beautiful children, Alex and Jolie, he loved them endlessly and was as proud of them as a father could be. He enjoyed his nieces and nephews, teasing them every chance he got. Danny was very proud of his Indian (Assiniboine & Sioux) and Irish heritages. At the end of his life Danny was able to give a second chance at life to others by being an organ donor.
Danny is survived by his children Alexander (his mother Dacia Clark) of Phoenix Arizona; Jolie (her mother Jeanette Peters) of Ak-Chin, Arizona; mother, Gemma Crowley-Smith of Wolf Point; brother Craig (Leanne) Smith, of Wolf Point; sister Cheryl (Craig) Miller of Bremerton, Wash.; nephews and nieces, Courtney, Josh, Chris and Caleb Miller and Jared, Halie, Thea and Bryor Smith; great-nephews Aiden Holcomb, Bryson and Leighton Miller and one more to be born any day; and great-nieces Adalynn Marie Smith and Molly Holcomb; godparents, Donald Crowley and Patty Schneider of Manitowoc, Wis.; special friend Penny Hopkins of Poplar and numerous relatives in both Montana and Wisconsin.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Smith; brother Douglas Smith; cousin Ryan Crowley; uncle, Wilfred H. Smith Jr.; Aunt Jeri Jensen; paternal grandparents Wilfed H. and Marie Smith; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Imelda Crowley; and was very proud to be the great-great grandson of American Horse, the famous Oglala chief.
Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday, December 18 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wolf Point. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Monday, December 19 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family by using the form below.
Service Schedule
Visitation
6:00 p.m.
Sunday December 18, 2016
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Monday December 19, 2016
Wolf Point
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Visitation
6:00 p.m.
Sunday December 18, 2016
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Monday December 19, 2016
Wolf Point
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Steve PK Bushman says
To the family, we are sorry for your loss. God keep you during this time of sorrow..
Jeannie archdale says
My heart breaks for all of you. There is nothing I can say to make anything easier. Our family loved Danny like he was our own. I am so so sorry
Arnie & Jo Solberg says
Wow..! So sorry for Daniels’ family’s loss…! Way too young…!
Lord be with his family during this painful ordeal.
Shari Daniels and family says
My sincere condolences to your whole family and all of ur friends Danny. Rest easy.
Ann Baker says
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Tana Counts and Kevin Gower says
We are sending our prayers to family .. Danny will be greatly missed ❤️️
Jackie says
One of my favorite memories of going to school in WP involved calling the high school pay phone during a basketball game. Danny and friends showed up in Danny’s truck and we tossed some snowballs. Nothing harmful but lots of fun.
Jim and Mary Nesbit says
Our thoughts and prayers to Gema , Craig and family.
Loren Bighorn says
Little Brother is home, safely in the arms of Jesus. Prayers are with you Brother Craig. Makaicu Hokeshina
Karel and Ernie Schutt says
Heartfelt prayers to Gemma, Craig and family. Nothing can be said to lessen the pain, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna Dethman says
Gemma, Craig and all of Danny’s family. I am so sad to hear about Danny. Praying for Gods comfort for you all.
Dale Anderson says
Rest in peace Vice Chairman. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sue (Watterson) Johnson says
Please accept our condolences on the loss of, Danny. Your family is being held close in thoughts and prayers. May your faith and your memories sustain you in the days ahead. Ron and Sue
Gerald Jackson says
My Condolences and Prayers go out to the family . Danny will be missed.
Eliza Sorte-Thomas says
Thinking of you in your time of loss. Danny was one of the funniest, fun guys I’ve ever met. He’ll be missed by many!!
Bruce & Mary Nordwick says
Our sincere condolences to the family. Rest In Peace Danny.
Trista McLay says
My condolences to all of Danny’s family… I will keep you all in my prayers during this time, may god watch over you all and comfort you during this time.
BLOSSOM LONGEE says
MY CONDOLENCES TO PENNY, GEMMA, CRAIG AND REST OF THE FAMILY. IM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF DANNY’S PASSING. HE WAS A HAPPY, FUNNY GUY. SENDING PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P. DANNY MAY YOU FLY HIGH WITH THE REST OF THE ANGELS. YOU WILL DEFINITELY BE MISSED BY LOTS OF PEOPLE.
Sydne Campbell and Family says
My prayers and condolences to the family of Danny. May God help you all through this difficult time. God needed another angel.
Cam and Jodi Martin says
So sorry of your loss, prayers go out to all the families Cam ,Jodi Mecaila & Mandi Martin
Will McClammy family says
So sorry to hear of Danny’s passing. Condolences from our family to each of yours Gemma, Craig, and Penny. I hope you all find comfort in knowing how much he will be missed by so many.
TINA MAGNAN says
DANNY WAS AN AWESOME MAN. NEVER HAD A BAD WORD TO SAY ABOUT ANYBODY.
ALWAYS SMILING AND HAPPY. ALWAYS MAKING EVERYBODY LAUGH. GIVING PEOPLE LITTLE NICK NAMES.
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO PENNY HOPKINS, GEMMA, CRAIG AND ALL THE REST OF DANNY’S FAMILY AND FRIENDS. GOD NEEDED HIM BACK HOME. WE’LL SEE YOU SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE.
Judy Carda says
Gemma, Craig and family, we are so sorry for your loss. 37 years ago he was walking down the aisle at the Catholic Church as our ring bearer. You all will be in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless, Duane and Judy Carda
JBillie & J. T. Brownlee says
“In sunshine and in shadow, Oh Danny-Boy we loved you so!! Billie & J.T.
Bill and Susan Zimmerman says
Gemma, Craig, and all,
We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers as you face the days ahead.
Chandra Young says
So sorry for this loss. Such a happy go lucky spirit. Prayers and hugs to the family.
Chandra Young
Wes Stevenson says
My condolences to the family. Danny was a character who made many people smile. Rest in Peace.
Cami says
Good memories with Danny n Dacia! Thank you!! The two of you created a beautiful baby boy who has grown into an amazing young man! You my Danny friend are still alive in him. And will be for many years to come!!! That great sense of humor and beautiful simile made the trouble we got into seem like fun . You will be missed. We have pictures to prove it! RIP Danny 🙁
Joscelyn (Rensvold) Tracy says
My heart aches hearing the news of Danny’s passing…he will be truly missed…
Cami says
My stupid smart phone said simile instead of smile! Danny had a great smile! Not smilile. Pretty sure he wouldn’t even know what a simile even was! Neither would Mr. Sandy
Anna Eder says
My condolences to Gemma, Craig and all Danny’s family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Bev & Warren Evans says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Gemma
Rev. Alfred Moran, Jr says
good friend he will be missed, prayer for family and friends
Bob and Terry McAnally says
To all of Danny’s family and friends,
We are so sorry to learn of his passing. May the Creator wrap loving arms around you all as you move through this painful loss. May you all comfort each other.
Bob and Betty Kelsey says
Our prayers are with Danny’s family at this time of loss.
Jaymie says
I am so honored you are my family, and to have such awesome childhood memories of all of us kids playing together!! I will miss all your stories and the way you told them!! I will miss you Danny!
Jason & Nathelle Frederick says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Carrie Sue, Brock, and girls says
What can one say, Danny was one of kind! He always had smile and a hello for everyone he encountered. He will be missed by many in our little community of Wolf Point. Much love and prayers to Gemma, Cheryl Craig and Leann and their children, and his children, and Penny during this difficult time. Gone but never forgotten.
Colleen & Tomas says
Gemma , Craig and Leanne: May Glift you up and give you the strength you need right now as you navigate through this time of pain. Our hearts and prayers are with you. We love you.
Yvonne & Caleb Shields says
Dear Gemma my dear friend, Craig and family, I know our loving God is with you as you journey through this long week…….and we know He continues on with you through your grief. Gemma, I know that your strong faith will carry you through. I remember Danny mostly as a little boy He was a cutie. Suzanne still calls him her big brother. I know you have many beautiful memories of him in your heart. Love you Gemma. God’s Peace and Love to you all during this time,
Pauline Azure-Feuvray says
Danny attended Monk’s funeral in June of this year. Who would have known that he would have joined Monk the same year in heaven. We are sorry for his passing but he is in heaven with friends and relatives. Rest in peace Danny. God be with you till we all meet again.
Marlene & Dee Turner says
I am going to miss seeing his smiling face. what and amazing person always happy to see you , we will miss you Danny Boy.
Azurene Real Bird says
To Gemma, his children, and family: I am so sorry for the loss of Danny. I was glad to get to be around Danny now and then while he lived here in Phoenix. What a guy! I will miss that crazy laugh and smile. Prayers for you all.
Billie and Greg Norgaard says
Gemma, Craig, Penny and family: What a joyful person Dan was. You couldn’t be in a bad mood when you were around him. He will be missed by so many. Now he’s taking that joy to heaven. I am grateful for knowing Dan. Our deepest Sympathy to his entire family and Penny too. I pray the good memories will soon replace the grief you feel now.
Nadine Adams says
Our sincere condolences to Danny’s family and friends. What a great guy and so considerate. Prayers to you all, on behalf of the Naomi Adams family.
Agnes says
Gemma my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God be with you and your family.
Alice & Merlin Christensen says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,
pam redding says
I am so sorry for your loss, Cheryl and family. Am keeping you all in my prayers. God Bless
Gail Green, Shaun and Shane Nelson says
It is with sad hearts that Shaun(Seattle), Shane(Boise) and I saw the news of Danny’s passing. We send you our love, hugs and prayers to you, Gemma, Craig and Leann and kids, Penny and everyone who knew and loved Danny. It is with a very heavy heart I write this but also know that this is but the beginning of eternal life. All is not lost and we will see Danny again; it is our comfort. Our life here is but one grain of sand compared to the sand of eternity. The pain is real and may our Lord Jesus Christ comfort you all with his Holy Spirit. We wish we could be there in person.
Paul Atkinson says
Real bummed to hear about our good friend Danny Boy. Loved him like a brother. Rest in Paradise my guy. I’ll see you on the other side.
Harold Lindsay & family says
To Dannys family. Im so sorry for your loss. He was such a good and funny guy. He was always smiling and teasing. Im sad to hear that he has passed on. My sincere condolences.
Melanie (Hanks) Watson says
Gemma, Craig, Leanne, and family my heart is broken for you. Danny was one of the most special people I have ever known. His smile and laugh could light up any room. So many memories that I will cherish always. Over the past few days, I have cried and laughed so many times just thinking and remembering his goofy and heartwarming ways. Heaven is a lucky place. Rest In Peace, sweet Friend. Hugs and love and prayers to all of you.
Linda Hansen says
Danny’s radiant smile and cheery disposition will be missed! He always had a kind word and greeted you with a sincerity that will not be forgotten. May you find comfort in your time of loss with the Lord; God Bless.
Angie (Fromdahl) Schmidt says
Very sad for Danny’s family and friends. God Bless and sending prayers for comfort in their healing.
Rob and Carrie Manning says
Gemma and family, Rob and I will continue praying for you and your family.
Please find comfort in knowing, that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
We are always here for you God Bless you,
Love The Manning’s
Pr. Christine Holler-Dinsmore says
Gemma, Craig and family,
Deepest sympathy. You are in our prayers. May the consolation of God’s deep abiding love for us and the love of friends and family bring you comfort and healing.
Prs. Christine and Greg Holler-Dinsmore
Rose n Denver Atkinson says
Love and prayers sent your way. Good thoughts of Danny will always be with us. We have good memories of three of the most handsome young men in church growing up attending Our Lady of Lords church in Poplar. Peace be with you.
Greg Meidinger says
To all the family and friends of Danny, I am so sorry for your loss. I know he is in a better place and I hope you can take warmth in that. I am so sorry I could not make it back for the service but if there is anything I can ever do for any of you please let me know. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Gemma, I am sure my mom will be watching over him in heaven as she did every time we thought we got away with something when we got into our trouble. Danny was my best friend in Junior High and High School and I feel terrible we grew apart and never kept in touch. Life is short my friend, but we had more fun and memories in our short time together than most will have in a lifetime. Until I see you again Danny, Love and miss you buddy.
Gay & Brian Pennington says
Gemma, Craig, Leanna I’ll treasure my baby brother Danny and all the memories we had when we where growing up. My mom Vivian will miss those boys as they all where a part of our family. Never will forget him going to the white cabinet to get a cookie and it fell on him and he act like nothing happen. I’ll keep all those great memories in my heart forever .I’ll treasure my last picture we had at my mom’s 80th Birthday. We had fun talking with him and my big hug before he left. My deepest Sympathy and my prayers go to you all. We will meet again Danny you are up there with Douglas and other family members. Rest in Peace Love too you all.
Robert Miguel says
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Danny Smith. With your daughter Jolie as a community member, you will always be a part of our Ak-Chin Community. Jeannette and Jolie are my family here, so thank you Smith family for giving us a part of you.
Robert Miguel
Chairman
Ak-Chin Indian Community
Linda Hewitt says
My heart hurts for Gemma and the entire family of this lovely man. We met him at least one time and I was impressed by his congeniality and spirit. How could that spirit have been lost? It lives on in you, Gemma, who originally nourished it. Thoughts and prayers from Linda and Jim
Warren & Maureen Gaffney says
Gemma we are so saddened by learning of Danny’s passing but in learning of his decision to accept Jesus and the knowing the gravity that such a decision carries, so very much of the pain was immediately removed. I too have experienced the loss of a son. I hope and pray you also can experience the inexpressible Peace that we can feel when we trust with all our being in the Lord. He truly is faithful.
Gay & Brian Pennington says
Miss you Danny. I was busy going thru pictures and found a lot of you and brothers. Had a good time remembering the good times at the farms of the Dahlberg and when my mom babysat you. Those where the good all days. You boys where like my baby brothers. And you all mean a lot too me and family. I’ll treasure those memories. Gemma and Craig you are in my heart and soul. God Bless you all and the family. Danny rest in peace and tell Doug hi from me.
chris bauer says
miss you brother
Crazy horse says
Greg meidinger….all you and Danny were, we’re rapists. Fuckin prices of shit.
Angel Romero says
My Sincere Condolences go to Danny’s family. I looked for you for years I had. feeling but I found out yesterday 2!15!20. I will miss you the rest of my days Danny you were my Saint so many times. Love you my friend.