Virginia Birdine Smith, age 84, of North Platte passed away October 7, 2012 at the North Platte Care Center. She was born March 20, 1928 in Duluth, MN to Don and Ethel Mehling Aydelott.
Virginia grew up in Lincoln, NE, graduating from North East High School. After high school she married Robert Hansen. The couple lived in Idaho, and had a son, Don.
Virginia lived in Sioux Falls before returning to Lincoln to work as an Office Administrator with Dairyland Insurance Company. She married Edgar “Bud” Smith and the couple moved to North Platte where they had a house out at Lake Maloney for many years.
Virginia volunteered for many years at the North Platte Tourist Center. She enjoyed golfing and trying to make home made breads and soaps like the pioneers.
She is survived by a son, Don Hansen of Winter Park, CO; and a grandson, Tyler Hansen of TX.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and husband, “Bud” Smith.
A memorial has been established and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held at a later date in Lincoln, NE. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.