On July 26, 2025, Kaye Smith lost her beloved husband, Daniel, at their home. As Kaye has been navigating her grief and working to sort through everything left behind, she has uncovered additional urgent expenses—most critically, serious repairs needed to make her home safe and livable.

Thanks to the generosity of so many, Kaye was able to address several immediate financial emergencies, and the risk of losing the home she now shares only with their dogs and cat has eased. However, the need for some further repairs to help keep the freezing temperatures out of the house remains.

If you could share this as often and as widely as possible, it would mean the world to Kaye as she continues learning how to navigate her new life and the unexpected financial burdens that have surfaced.

Daniel, 59, was known for his quiet strength, generous heart, and unwavering loyalty to his family, friends, and community. Born in Kansas to a proud military family, Daniel made friends everywhere he went and left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He dedicated much of his life to helping others, especially through his volunteer work with Friends for Life Animal Haven and Speak for the Unspoken, where he fostered rescued puppies and supported animal welfare efforts in his community.