He had many friends and they meant the world to him, each and every one. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Wesley J. Smith. Born in Providence, he was the son of the Steven Hines and the late Vickie Smith. Wes married his high school sweetheart, Jeanette Olson, in Reno in 1968. Wesley Roger Smith was born on Oct. 16, 1946, in Bend, Oregon to his parents Frieda and Glenn Smith. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved David Wesley Smith (Hampstead, Maryland), who passed away at the age of 62, on January 3, 2023. Read more about the life story of Wesley and share your memory. Obituary Wesley Eugene Smith, 53, of Norwood, passed away Monday evening, February 1, 2021 at Presbyterian Main in Charlotte due to surgical complications. Mr. Smith was born on March 18, 1922 in Comanche OK. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Find the obituary of Edward Lee Smith (1954 - 2023) from Wichita Falls, TX. We trust his legacy will continue through generations to come. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Messages run for up to one year and you Sign the Guest Book. Villa Rica. Woodstock. Wesley was loved and touched many throughout his life. Wes was active in the Stayton community and served on the Planning Commission, Kiwanis Club, and ran for mayor. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Friends and family may share a condolence message online at www.joldersma-klein.com. As per Wesley's wishes, all services were private and entrusted to the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester (adjacent to the Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum). Write your message of sympathy today. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Mr. Smith will lie in state at Edwards Funeral Home in Norwood from 5:00pm - 7:00pm Friday evening, February 5, 2021. Your friends at Aquent Studios. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. There is no photo or video of David Wesley Smith.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Born in Providence, he was the son of the Steven Hines and the late Vickie Smith. January 3, 2023 Dear Joe, work colleague and friend. He reminds me of my dad. Multiple children from church youth groups, boy scouts, friends of his children and grandchildren experienced their first airplane ride with Wes. Find an Obituary. There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, January 28, at 1:00 PM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Salem and all are welcome. Rodney and Delores Phillips. You have funeral questions, we have answers. He was so proud of all his kids and grandkids. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Personal: Dr. Smith had a long, distinguished career at Lehigh Universit . He is survived by his dear wife of 74 years, Cora Ann "Co" Smith; his brother and sister-in-law, Clifford and Phyllis Smith; his daughter, Linda Joy; and three sons and their wives, John and Sue Smith, James and Annette Smith, and Jeff and Amy Smith; eleven grandchildren and their spouses; and fourteen great grandchildren. Wes graduated from Klamath Union High School, attended Southern Oregon College (or SOC as he called it), and graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Forestry. Alex Willoughby will officiate. Other sea tours include: Commanding Officer of USS THE SULLIVANS (DDG 68) from June 2012 to April 2013 and Commanding Officer of USS UNDERWOOD (FFG 36) from January 2008 to October 2009CAPT Smith has served on eight classes of ships and completed deployments to the North Atlantic, Caribbean, South America, Mediterranean, Baltic Sea, Adriatic Sea, and Eastern Pacific. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Add a Memory. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wesley J. Smith to show support. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Ever-Rest Memorial Park-South, prior to the service. Here are the tributes to Wesley J. Smith. By the time Wessie and Janet were school-age, the family moved to town so the kids could attend school in Klamath Falls. Additional professional education includes: a Naval Post-Graduate School funded Master of Science Degree in Education and Training Management from Old Dominion University; United States Air Force Air Command and Staff College; Joint Forces Staff College where he earned his Joint Qualified Officer (JQO) designation; and a National Security Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. He is survived by : his wife Sharon Smith; his grandchildren, Ronnie Wesley Smith Jr. (Denise), Terrance Williams (Melanie), Derrick Williams, Summer Robinson (Rodney), Colin Smith, Wesley Smith, Jazmin Barrows, Shakayla Sattiewhite, Jalen Iles-Smith, Malcolm McNeal, Terrance Williams II, Mikayla Williams, Danaiah Williams, Derlysia Williams, Kezaiah Williams and Anissa Smith; his siblings, Teresa Smith, Yvonne Smith, Denise Smith, Michelle Smith, Patricia Dowell, Susan Smith, Sabrina Smith, Mary Jarrow (Norfolk), Ada Riggins (Boston), Anthony Smith (Norfolk), James Ruffin (Boston) and Isaac Ruffin (Tampa Bay); and his friends, Denise Williams, Robert Beale and Leonard Paige. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Wes also dearly loved being outdoors. During his tour at N86 he volunteered for an Individual Augmentee (IA) assignment to the Office of the Defense Representative (ORDP) Pakistan as Director of J5 - Strategy, Plans and Policy from December 2010 to September 2011. It has been said that he had the magic to make things happen. A native Chattanoogan , he was born on January 9, 1933. He was a 1986 graduate of South Stanly High School, where he was a stand out athlete. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Dear Jeff and Adrian: I only met your Wes twice at East Lake Outfitters deer camp. Memorial contributions may be given to PastorCare, Samaritan's Purse or a Bible Based charity of one's choice. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Send Flowers. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. He loved hunting, fishing, and riding trails with Co on their ATV. He was an artist in all forms. Wes was a 2007 graduate of Gull Lake High School and attended. Receive a notification when services are updated. Wesley Earl Smith Jr., age 77, of Sewickley, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Would you like to offer Ronnie Wesley Smiths loved ones a condolence message? Toccoa. Always with a twinkle in his eye. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Their daughter, Meryl Janet, was born in 1973, and son, Evan Daniel, came along in 1979. He is preceded in death by his father Chief Petty Officer Wesley Smith, mother Hospital Corpsman First Class Frances Haynes, and father-in- Harvey Harris Sr. Ashore, he completed a joint assignment as Theater Strategic Planner for Commander, United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/United States Forces Korea from 2001 to 2003. Personal awards and decorations include: Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2), Meritorious Service Medal (3), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3), Army Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4), Army Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Unit Commendation (2), Meritorious Unit Commendation, Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation, Battle E Ribbon (4), National Defense Service Medal (2), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Coast Guard Special Operations Ribbon, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Medal, NATO Medal, Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon (Expert), and the Marksmanship Ribbon (Sharpshooter). Visitation will follow the service. His family would like to thank the caring staff of Regency Woodland, Serenity Hospice, and Pastors Tom and Jody of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. It wasnt magic he believed in dedication, hard work, and doing the right thing by paying it forward through mentorship, and guidance. Waycross. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. PHILIPPINE SEA successfully completed her training cycle and deployment to the 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home - Kalamazoo. Wesley was born March 16, 1945, he was the son of the late Wesley and Myrtle Smith Sr. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved David Wesley Smith (Hampstead, Maryland), who passed away at the age of 62, on January 3, 2023. Wesley was born March 16, 1945, he was the son of the late Wesley and Myrtle Smith Sr. He was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. In addition to hisparents he is survived by his wife of 30 years, Leigh Ann Calder Smith of the home; daughter, Anslee Smith; sons, Wes Smith, Jr. and Ty Smith all of the home; brothers, Mark Smith and wife, Beth of Norwood and Jason Smith and wife, Angie of Harrisburg; sister, Sherri Swaringen and husband, Todd of Norwood. The celebration will be live streamed at OurSaviorsSalem.org. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Funeral Service: Thursday February 25, 2016 Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mary Hatley and Rev. Send Flowers. Always ready to be of help. A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Norwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister; Pamela J. Smith. I remember Wes as the most kind and gentle soul He will be missed greatly. 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