Edward Orval Smith Jr. was born on December 15, 1980 in Williston, North Dakota to Eddy O. Sr. and Connie Smith.
He left us way too soon on September 21, 2020.
Eddy attended school in Poplar and graduated in May, 2000.
He was an avid basketball fan. Sadly, his Osteogenesis Imperfecta prevented him from playing so he settled for watching his beloved Boston Celtics alongside his Grandma Bette. They were rabid Larry Bird fans. He also called his Grandma Louise to tell her when they played as she enjoyed watching them also. He and his dad were loyal Patriots fans and they would enjoy the games together. When he was in Jr. High and in a wheelchair, he entered a half-court shot contest during a high school basketball game and made the shot! The whole gym stood up and cheered him.
One year he met Moose Lambert and they were in a wheelchair basketball game together. They were good friends after that and Moose would share memorabilia, gifting Eddy with a Larry Bird plaque.
When he was younger and still able to walk, he, his dad, mom, grandma Bette and brother Dust would always be at the river enjoying some fishing and family time. He so enjoyed the times when Elmer would come down and do his fish frys.
Edzo was a kind and gentle soul. You never saw him get mad or say a bad word about anyone. This is a testament to his many friends that always stopped in to visit and watch a Celtics game with him.
He is preceded in death by his dad Eddy O. Sr.; Paternal Grandpa Buck Smith; paternal great-grandma Sarah Three Stars; maternal great-grandma Ruby Red Boy, who he named Kidi Grandma and all grandkids called her after that; maternal grandparents Nelson Crowe and Bette Iron Ring; grandpas Archie Red Boy Jr. and Dennis Red Boy; and uncle John Reddoor Lodmell who Eddy named Johnzo.
Eddy is survived by his mom Connie Smith; brother Dustin (Butterfly) Sr. and his children; sister Carrie (Travis Sr.) Pribbernou and family; grandma Louise Smith; aunties Edna (Larry) Wetsit and family; Delores Crowe and family; Dolly Crowe and family; uncles Mike (Lovena) Smith of Wahpeton, North Dakota and family, and Paul (Corrina) Smith and family. Eddy had many cousins who he considered brothers and sisters.
We have a very large extended family and I am sorry if I have omitted anyone. Our family consisted of Red Boys, Little Heads, Bighorns, Youpees, Black Dogs, Two Bulls, Youngs, Smiths, Graingers, and Rakstads.
See you later Edzo, you were loved beyond measure!
A wake will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the Smith Family home. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2020 at the Smith Family Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences can be left for the family by using the form below.
David E. & Chong Ae Boyd says
I remember this young man coming to church in his chair. Prayers for the family
Donald Boyd says
R.I.P. My Friend And Will Miss The Great Times We Had In School Together Not Suffering Anymore…
Patricia Bushman says
I’m sorry for your loss. May Gods hand rest on your family during this hard time.
Jerri Lynn Smoker Frislie says
Fly high nephew. I enjoyed the time I and my grandson Trenton spent with you this summer. The bond the two of you made together. Watching Trenton playing with Pepper. Riding his bike. Racing around the house. Timing him. Listening to the baby coyotes crying in the evening. And the words of wisdom you gave him.
Paul Granado Sr. says
I meet you in 1986 that day I Met a Friend Now I lost a Brother I Love You Eddie My Native death is only a change of worlds see You on the other side
Gay Pennington says
Connie and family. You have my deepest Sympathy of the lost of Eddy. He has left and is flying high with his dad and love ones in heaven. May god comfort you all. From a friend Gay(Paulson)Pennington Billings MT.