Don Smart

Don Smart, 91, of Moline, IL, died Friday, April 24, 2020, at his home. Per Don’s wishes, there will be no services.  Cremation rites have been accorded and burial of the ashes will take place at a later date. Don was born in Moline on February 15, 1929, to Edward Smart and Theresa Boemar Smart. He married Barbara Leivens October 14, 1950. He later married Mary Fleming August 20, 1983. Don served in the Korean Conflict on the front lines, and was a member of the Korean War Veterans Association. Don was a carpenter and life member of Carpenters Union 166. He taught at the Carpenter school for 16 years, and was also Coordinator for three years. While he was a contractor, he built many homes in the Quad Cities and out-lying communities.  He was assistant professor at Black Hawk College, teaching prisoners at East Moline Correctional Center.  While living in Hawaii, he was a lecturer at Kapiolani College.  He also worked at Pearl Harbor. Don returned to Moline to be closer to his grandchildren who he dearly loved.  In addition to his wife, Mary, survivors include his children, Craig (Corlis) Smart, Beth (David) Packard, and Dana (Gary) Ralston; step-children, Joe (Marcella) Fleming, Rhonda (Veryl) Sullivan, and Richard (Deena) Fleming; six grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and eight step-great-grandchildren. Don was a very kind man who will be sadly missed.

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