Edward L. Smith
January 10, 1923 - July 12, 2010
Edward L. Smith, age 87, passed away Monday, July 12, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Toledo, Ohio to William and Vertie Smith on January 10, 1923. He married Lois Anspach, his high school sweetheart, on April 9, 1944. Eddie attended Waite High School and graduated from Northwestern University with an Engineering degree in 1948. He proudly served in the U.S. Army in Okinawa during WWII. Ed was a pioneer in the leasing business with his company CAR-GO Auto Leasing. He enjoyed horse racing, traveling, and above all, spending time with his family. Eddie is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Lois; son Roger (Barbara) Smith, daughter Carol (Scott) Sanford; grandchildren Gregory (Anne) Smith, Julianne (Nate) Reinhart, Jeffrey Sanford, Douglas (Jana) Smith; great-grandchildren Ben and Noah Haselhuhn, Ian, Olivia, and Emma Smith; and sister Lotus (John) Grau. Friends are invited to visit from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Ave. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hope Lutheran Church, 2201 Secor Rd., Toledo, OH 43606. Interment will be in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church, or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
Edward L. Smith, age 87, passed away Monday, July 12, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Toledo, Ohio to William and Vertie Smith on January 10, 1923. He married Lois Anspach, his high school sweetheart, on April 9,... View Obituary & Service Information