Aaron Patrick Smith

Aaron Patrick Smith, 28, of Moline, Illinois, died Friday, October 14, 2005, in his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Celebration of Life Chapel at Trimble Funeral and Cremation Center, Moline, with a gathering from 2 until 4 p.m. prior to the services. Memorials may be made to a memorial fund which will be established in his name.

He left us much too soon. We loved him so much and failed him in too many ways.  Perhaps each of us will be better for all that he has taught us. Aaron was born October 27, 1976, in Silvis, Illinois, the son of Claudia Cronin Smith and Fred Henderson Smith Jr.  He graduated from Augustana College and had applied for a Fulbright Scholarship.  He was manager of Alma’s Restaurant /Bar in Rock Island, and Co-owner of QCHotspots.com. He was an artist, loved working with his hands and doing carpentry, and enjoyed his motorcycle and politics. He had many friends and will be forever missed by all who loved him

Aaron is survived by his mother and step-father, Claudia and Buzz Robinson of East Moline; siblings and their spouses, Joshua Smith of Boone, North Carolina, Matthew and Jessica Smith of Davenport, Samantha and Thomas VanHorn of East Moline, and Lindsay Victor of East Moline; half sisters Stacey Smith and Shelly Washington,  nephews and a niece, Maxim Smith, Lauren VanHorn, and Austin Smith;  grandparents, Ruth and Barry Cronin of Moline and Margaret and Martin Johnson of Pompano Beach, Florida; and his fiancée, Carolyn Kosiek of Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

His brilliance will not be forgotten.

Comments

[Stephanie]

My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in Aaron's family, he was a wonderful man who always had a smile and kind words for anyone who knew him.

[Ian Brown]

To Aaron's Family:

I just wanted to let you know that Becky and I are thinking about you and that we are honored to have each of you in our lives. You have such a wonderful family. Aaron was such a great person. He was funny, intelligent, and always knew how to make you smile. He will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know him.

[Stephanie Meyer Larson]

I was stunned to silence when my mother told me this morning.
The Smith family has been a part of my life for a long time.
I hurt for the family. I smile at the thought of his sweet soul..his quiet intelligence.
I remember how much he loved that dang rat.

To Buzz, Claudia, Sam, Lindsey, Matt and Josh..
I am so sorry.

I hope that memories of Aaron carry you through this awful time.

A special hug for Josh.

All of my love ! Steph

[tracie]

To my Aunt Claudia

We only can teach and when we let go.We can only hope they can open their wings and fly like they were taught. If a wind occurs and a fall happens, we as parents can only hope that the child will make the correct choice. past the fall ,and go on to the be the best they can be.
Depression is such a great complecation in life no one ever knows the demand it makes on ones life. please do not blame yourself and because aaron was such a wonderful young man you can only hope he did his best as you did .

love tracie picillo (marys only girl)

[Vicki Kennedy]

I have known Aaron for quite some time. You see, he was part of a wonderful long-time group of friends that included my son, Tim Stevenson. I consider Aaron and each member of this group of friends to be amazing individuals. Intelligent, funny, talented and, the most amazing quality of all was their loyalty to and love for each other. It is a very special and rare thing these days. I am sure that the parents of this group will agree that, as they were growing up and even now, that if we needed to find our son or daughter, they were most likely with at least one of the group. I loved it when they were all crowded in Tim's room....laughing, carrying on, listening to music...loud music.... Even when some of them moved away for a time.....they were constantly in touch and sharing those laughs....that private language ..... with each other, even long distance. Whenever the holidays came around, it seemed that before the holiday came to an end, they would all congregate at Aaron's family's home....almost a ritual. Claudia and Buzz always made each one of them feel so welcome and comfortable....like family. I know that, with Aaron's passing from this life, there will be a huge hole in this group, but I also know that they will each carry the love and companionship they shared with Aaron and he shared with them all these years in their hearts....so Aaron will still be with them in a way. Two weeks ago, I was back in the Quad Cities from Chicago for a visit with family. Tim suggested we try Alma and then I would have a chance to see Aaron. I am so glad we did. My thoughts and my prayers are with all of Aaron's family and all who were blessed to know him.

[Kyle Curry]

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Aaron's passing. Every year I look forward to hanging out with him and the guys at Buzz and Claudia's on Christmas Eve. His smile and his sense of humor will never leave my memory.

Remember not the pain that his passing leaves in our hearts, but the joy that his presence on this earth, short as it was, brought to our lives.

Kyle

[Stacie M. Greene]

I went to high school with Aaron and I was shocked and saddened to hear of his death.

He was incredibly bright and a very sweet person. He is sure to be missed.

My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.

[Deby Voorhis]

Aaron was my nephew. He was a great kid. I am just sorry that he is still not with us. He was so smart and friendly. He always had a hug for me, I don't care where we were when we saw each other. I am so glad that I got to know him as well as I did. We became close when I worked at a job that he practically lived at after he graduated high school. It was probably the best reason for me working third shift. He was so special...... There'll never be anybody as unique as him or as special. I remember when he got that tatoo and piercing and just had to share it with me. Yep, he was something else. I am so glad that he was in my life. He did really enjoy his motorcycle. I hope that he is talking with PAPA in Heaven. I know they would enjoy each other. I am so sorry for everyones loss. Deby Voorhis

[Tracie and rand mcpherson]

I did not know Aaron very well He is the son of my
uncle Fred and Aunt Claudia. It is sad that a young
man of his age taken so early in life. May our thoughts
be with all of his family.
love tracie and randy and family

[Brian Krans]

It wasn't until recently that I began to know Aaron a little better every time I saw him.
He was always smiling, happy to be where he was no matter what. He was one of the most social people I knew.
Any time I went into Alama, he always smiled, shook a hand a was ready to listen to my problems just sit and talk about nothing.
He was a good person, with a good heart who will be dearly missed. Hearing people find out the news for the first time is devastating. I don't think he ever knew all of the people who respected him.
I hope he realizes who much he will be missed.

[Judith McClure]

I never knew Aaron but I know and love the woman he was going to spend the rest of his life with. My deepest sympathy for the family who raised a man that Carrie loved so much and for my dear friend Carrie who is a blessing to my life as she was to Aaron's. Much Love Judith McClure

[Heather Carson]

I was shocked to see Aarons obituary today. I am so sorry for everyone. I have many fond memories of hanging out with Josh and Aaron in my younger years. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

[Amy (Smith) Miller]

You are all in our thoughts & prayers (((HUGS)))
God bless, Amy & family

His Journey's Just Begun
By Ellen Brenneman

Don't think of him as gone away--
his journey's just begun
life holds so many facets
this earth is only one.

Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.

Think how he must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.

And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched...
for nothing loved is ever lost--
and he was loved so much.

[Stacey M. Greene]

I went to high school with Aaron and I was shocked and saddened to hear of his death.

He was incredibly bright and a very sweet person. He is sure to be missed.

My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.