Dr. Loyd L. Smith

Renee, JoLyn and family: Dr. Smith lived his life well and I know you are proud. He was a model of a solid Christian man, pillar of Belmont Nazarene Church and friend of my family. We have known him since the beginning of Belmont church and seen him provide dedicated active service for the entire history of Belmont. He was generous with his time, talent, wisdom and money and was the backbone of the church. Additionally he was our family Doctor and supported us through my younger sister Joy’s challenging medical conditions and months of hospital stays and multiple operations.
I have so many great memories of him. Including: Sunday dinner after church at your house ( both of you were probably too young to remember) and Sunday dinner at our house as well; Pheasant hunting in Sterling Colorado with my dad and Dr. Smith. He had a double barrel shotgun and was a great shot which made our hunts successful! ; His friendship to my dad and always checking to see how my mother (Theresa) was doing as she aged and declined in health. He truly cared about my mother’s well being. I will also never forget his visit to the hospital here in Phoenix while he was on vacation to see Joy. The timing was such that I needed the emotional boost he provided as much as Joy needed his surprise visit. God’s timing is always perfect and he works through servants like Dr. Smith. My mother isn’t currently capable of providing her appreciation but please know she valued Dr. Smith’s friendship as well. So on behalf or the Ross family thank you Dr. Smith! Val and Cassy Ross