Eileen J. Smith, 80, of Bowman, ND passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Southwest Healthcare Hospital in Bowman.
Funeral Services for Eileen will be on Monday, March 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bowman United Methodist Church. Pastor Ron Olson will officiate with burial to follow in the Bowman Cemetery. There will be a Family and Friends Service on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Eileen J. Dix was born on October 8, 1934 in the Thunderhawk, SD, the daughter of Burkie and Della (Fish) Dix. Eileen was raised in the Keldron, SD area where she attended rural country schools until going to high school in Lemmon, SD. On February 17, 1952 she was united in marriage to Donald Smith in Lemmon, SD. After their marriage, they made their home in Lemmon where they would start their family; Susan, Rick, Ron and Dave. In 1958 they moved to Bowman, ND where they opened and operated the Philips 66 Station until the fall of 1961. They then purchase the garbage disposal business, which they owned and operated for a many years. Through all the years, Eileen worked side by side with Don in the trucks and also taking care of the book work. Don and Eileen also purchased the Dray Transportation and delivered freight for United Buckingham, Barber Transportation, and Railway Express Agency until the freight business dissolved in the late 1980's. Don passed away on June 6, 2004. Eileen remained in her home until the time of her death.
She will be remember for being a hard worker who was very selfless and always there to help in any way possible. She loved her kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved sports and was often heard cheering on her family while supporting them at their sporting events. She was a "partner in service" with Don while he served as the District Governor for the Lion's Club. She was a member of the Bowman United Methodist Church and for many years helped with the mowing of the Bowman Cemetery. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Eileen is survived by her children; Susan Wanner of Bowman, Richard (Orla) Smith of Bismarck and Dave (Sandra) Smith of New England, ND, grandchildren, Mark (Martha) Wanner and their kids, Austin, Taylor and Aiden, Lisa (Pete) Knopp, and their children, Bryan and Benjamin, Greg (Bridgette) Wanner and their son, Sage, Lora (Dusty) Miller and their children, Brayden, Andrew and Alexius, Eric Wanner and his children, Matthew and Zachary, Todd (Tiffany) Wanner and their children, Paige, Breanna and Logan, Casey Smith, Ryan (Becky) Smith, Jeremy (Heidi) Smith and their children, Tjaden, Jazmyn, Fisher and Zoey, Nathan (Heather) Smith, Laken (Jay) Sunwall and their son, Kaiden, Ariel (Jonathan) Sandvik and their daughter, Everly, Corbin Smith (Brittney Bullinger), sister, Violet Jensen and brother-in-law, Ken (Wanda) Smith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Burkie and Della Dix, husband Donald Smith, son Ron, a great granddaughter, brothers, Willard and Burkie Jr. and sisters, Hyacinth Dietterle and Lyla Macheel.

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.