[MNDancers] Obituary and memorial service for Jesse Smith

[Lois Donnay]

Smith, Jesse E. age 37, of Minneapolis. Professional ballroom dancer and
owner of Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Minneapolis/ Edina, MN. Survived by
wife, Lynda; children, Dayton and Elyse; mother, Mary Louise Bodinski;
father, Jesse Smith; siblings, Therese Larson, Stephen Clausen and Nejla
Smith; grandmother, Alice Smith; many loving family members and friends.
Jesse was born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD and moved to Minneapolis in
1988 where he began his professional dance career. He began dancing
competitively with Lynda in 1990 and went on to achieve four U.S. American
Style ballroom titles. After retiring from competition, Jesse continued to
achieve excellence in the international dance world and was highly sought
after as a teacher, choreographer, coach, judge and performer. He was a
member of the Arthur Murray World Dance Board and an area Chairman for
Arthur Murray International. Although Jesse's professional accomplishments
were many, being a loving and devoted husband and father gave him the most
joy. Memorials may be directed to the Jesse Smith Miracle Gift Fund.
Interment service 9 AM Monday, July 10 at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 36th &
Hennepin Ave S. Service will follow at 11 AM at Hope Presbyterian Church,
7132 Portland Ave S., Richfield. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996
Published in the Star Tribune from 7/6/2006 - 7/9/2006. Notice
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