Albert Smith

Albert P. Smith, 82, of Fargo, passed away on June 7, 2008 at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo. Al Smith was born July 19, 1925 on his parent’s farm in Cummings, North Dakota. In 1947, after serving two years in the armed forces, he married Dorothy M. Olson. They have made their home in Fargo, ND for the past 61 years. He was involved in the Dairy Queen, real estate and construction business, retiring in 1980. After retirement, he enjoyed photography, traveling, and computers. Al was a past Master of Fargo Daylight Lodge #135, a life member and Honorary Past Master of Shiloh Lodge #1, a life member of El Zagal Shrine, and an active member of the Scottish Rite in Fargo, where he received the 33 degree Honorary Degree Award. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons, Dale (Donna) Smith of Fargo, Wayne (Judy) Smith of Horace, ND; a daughter, Linda (Don) Covell of Hickson, ND; two brothers, Gary (Glenda) Smith of Rochert, MN; Gene (Dolly) Smith of Fargo, ND; sister Norma Sliper of Moorhead, MN; four grandchildren: Rachel Butler, Sonia Agnew, Jason and Ryan Smith; and four great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Billy and Lawrence Smith. Funeral: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 10:00 AM at First United Methodist Church. Visitation: Monday, 5-7pm at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home. Masonic Service: Monday, June 9, 2008 at 7PM at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home in Fargo, ND. Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Fargo, ND. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to North Dakota Scottish Rite Childhood RiteCare Center; 1405 3rd Street North, Fargo, ND 58102.