Infant Bowen Dean Smith, of Waynesville, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, in Springfield.
He was born Aug. 25, 2021, in Springfield, Mo. to Donald Christopher and Tiffany Nichole Pemberton Smith.
Bowen Dean Smith was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Duane Noel Pemberton; great-grandmother, Helen Sue Pemberton, and great-grandfather, Donald Ertle.
He is survived by his parents, Donald Christopher and Tiffany Nichole (Pemberton) Smith of Waynesville; one brother, Calvin Lee Smith (age three) of the home; grandparents, Randall and Karen Pemberton of Richland; Edward Walker of Rolla, and Dawn Walker of Brookfield, MO; other relatives and family friends.
A graveside service and burial for Bowen Dean Smith will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Richland with Ray Peterson officiating, under the direction of Shadel’s Colonial Chapel of Lebanon. There is no scheduled visitation.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked donations be made to “On Angels Wings” (they provide free professional photographers and support for families who have a medically fragile child from maternity to eighteen years) or “Life Meant to Live” — 2806 East Sunshine St. Springfield, Mo., 65804, *in honor of Bowen* (they do 3D ultrasounds aid, and support for women whose unborn child or children have been given a terminal diagnosis). Donations can be left at or mailed to Shadel’s Colonial Chapel. Sign guest book at www.shadelscolonialchapel.com.
