Dolores (Dodie) Smith passed away surrounded by family at her home on December 3rd, 2023. Delores was born in Morse Bluff, NE on August 1, 1927 to Edna & Harry Rohwer. Throughout her life Dolores had several job titles but all of them consisted of taking care of others. Along with being an accomplished member of the 4H club she also taught 4H for several years. She was always cleaning houses, baking, sewing and had owned a small cafe for a time, she was ready to help anyone in need.

Dodie married Donald Smith by eloping in Las Vegas in 1987 after a long courtship and although they did not have children of their own they raised and cared for many. Family and faith were the cornerstones in her life and nothing pleased her more than to have all her family under one roof.

She is survived by her sister Arlene Schuler and children Candy, Craig & Lori; nephew Larry (Anissa) Rohwer and son Draven; niece Jordin (Tyler) Vance and children Kallie, Serenity, Shyann & TJ and niece Dezerea Smith.

Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald; sisters Harriet, Donna, Judy and Patricia: brothers Clem, Norman, Larry and niece Naomi.

A memorial for Dolores will be held at St Matthews Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs on Friday, December 8th at 10:30 am. Please join us in a celebration of her life.

Memorial Donations may be sent to The Rohwer Family Box 286 Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015