Barbara G. Smith's Obituary
Barbara Gertrud Urbanek Smith (January 17, 1939 – March 23, 2017)Barbara Smith, 78, of Broken Arrow, OK died unexpectedly on Thursday. Barbara was born in Breslau, Germany to the late Heinrich Urbanek and Gertrud Ina Wersing Urbanek. She was also preceded in death by her mother-in-law Ida L. Elliott Smith and father-in-law William G. Smith (her adopted parents); her brother Heinz Urbanek; and sister Ursula Gertrud Urbanek Bolt. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert L. Smith whom she married on March 2, 1957 in Nellingen, Germany; her brother Werner Urbanek and sister-in-law Lore of Nurtingen, Germany; and 8 nieces & 1 nephew. A memorial service will be held on May 26th at 11:00 AM at Sunset Hills Burial Park Cemetery Chapel, 5001 Everhard Rd. NW, Canton, Ohio 44718.Barbara loved each of us, but she loved Bob with all her heart and left him this poem (author, David Romano):Dear Bob,If tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not there to see. If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears form me;I wish so much you wouldn’t cry. The way you did today, While thinking of the many things, We didn’t get to say.I know how much you love me, As much as I love you. And each time that you think of me. I know you’ll miss me too;But when tomorrow starts without me. Please try to understand. That an Angel came and called my name. And took me by the hand.And said my place was ready. In Heaven far above, And that I’d have to leave behind All those I dearly love.But as I turned to walk away, A tear fell from my eye For all my life, I’d always thought. I didn’t want to die.I had so much to live for, So much left yet to do. It seemed almost impossible That I was leaving you.I thought of all the yesterdays, The good ones and the bad. I thought of all the love we shared. And all the fun we had.If I could relive yesterday, Just even for a while, I’d say good-bye and kiss you And maybe see you smile.So when tomorrow starts without me. Don’t think we’re far apart. For every time you think of me. I’m right here, in your heart.I love you Always,Barbara
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