Pastor Elizabeth “Beth” Conrad Smart, age 77, of Milbank, passed away on December 7, 2020, at Avantara-Milbank. Due to Covid concerns a family funeral... Pastor Beth Conrad Smart

Pastor Elizabeth “Beth” Conrad Smart, age 77, of Milbank, passed away on December 7, 2020, at Avantara-Milbank.

Due to Covid concerns a family funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 12, at 10:30 a.m. at Parkview United Methodist Church in Milbank.  Pastor Barbara McKewin and Pastor Melanie Reiners will officiate.  A visitation for all friends will be held on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Parkview United Methodist Church.  A family graveside service will be held on December 19.

While maintaining social distancing guidelines, we are now able to gather for visitations and services. The use of face masks by attendees is recommended. Webcasting and/or livestreaming will be viewable below this obituary.

Casket bearers will be her grandsons: Tyler Borns, Isaiah Conrad, Jackson Schwandt, Matthew Trevett, Samuel Conrad, and Jacob Karges.  Honorary bearers will be her granddaughters: Jessica Wellnitz, Jaime Bloom, Michelle VanHoorn, Leah Bushman, Britni Goodheart, Logan Lewis, Kirsten Eccles, and Kiara Eccles.

Elizabeth Jean Bergland was born on February 22, 1943, in St. Paul, MN.  She was the daughter of Rowland and Enda (Dalseth) Bergland. She grew up and graduated from Big Stone School in 1960. A cute boy from Milbank, SD, Arvin Conrad, caught her eye at the roller-skating rink in Milbank. They began dating and were married on October 8, 1960. They were blessed with five children: Stephanie, Julie, Paul, Teresa, and Nadine.

Beth always wanted to be a mother and missionary. After raising their family, the couple moved to Sioux Falls, SD, so Beth could begin her studies at Sioux Falls College/Sioux Falls Seminary.  Arvin passed away on October 29, 1995. Beth graduated from seminary in 1997. Beth served in parishes in Mandan, ND; Lisbon, ND; Big Stone City, SD; and Milbank, SD. She retired in 2010.

After being a widow for 17 years she married Tim Smart on November 12, 2012. They were married for almost four years before Tim passed away on October 10, 2016.

Beth had the privilege of officiating the marriage of two of her children and five of her grandchildren. She also baptized three of her grandchildren and five of her great-grandchildren. Beth enjoyed the annual Conrad camping trips. Her travels included visiting the Holy Land, a mission trip of Bolivia, and Norway. She was a woman of deep faith and love for her Savior, family, and friends.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Stephanie (Jim) Trevett of Corona, SD; Julie (Dick) Schwandt of Big Stone City, SD; Paul (Kathy) Conrad of Albany, MN; Teresa (Jarrod) Stoddard of Big Stone City, SD; and Nadine (Brian) Hogan of Stillwater, MN; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and one on the way; siblings: Sally (Ken) Fischer of Scottsdale, AZ; Rodger (Judy) Bergland of Blaine, MN; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Cheryl Conrad and Linda Conrad, both of Milbank, SD; Mike Smart of Madison, MN; Joan (Mel) Diers of Minot, ND; Rowena (Mel) Diers of Aberdeen, SD; and Barb Smart of Ottumwa, IA; four step-children; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Rowland and Edna; husbands: Arvin and Tim; brothers-in-law: Arlen Conrad and Darwin Conrad; and nephew, Robert Fischer.

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