Daniel A. Smith
July 10, 1945 - October 29, 2009
Obituary
Daniel Allan Smith passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2009 after a year long battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan, son Michael and stepson Chris Strauss. He was preceded in death by his father Al Smith, his mother Virginia Smith, and his sister Veda Simpson.
Dan was born in Santa Clara, California on July 10, 1945. After finishing two years of college, he joined the Navy and served in Vietnam. He spent the early 1980’s working on the MIA POW issues that he was passionate about. Dan strongly believed that those who fought for and died for this country should be returned home.
He worked at Continental Airlines for 40 years and made many true and lasting friendships with the people he worked with. He traveled the world and was always looking for a new adventure. During the last years of his life, he experienced cruising and loved it.
Dan is also survived by two very special nieces, Vanessa Picalo and Vivian Kearney. Family in California includes Ernie Camara, Richard Camara, Jesse Camara, and Lorene Olszewski. His Aunt Sally Hedborg and her daughter’s Holly Miller and Sharon Wells were also dear to him. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Mike West and Sheila Marie for all of their support during his illness.
A service will be held on December 1st at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Federal Way at 11:00 am.
Hey Uncle Dan-We all sure miss you lots and lots!Glad we became closer the last couple of years. Love you!Vivian
We love you and miss you so much. You are another bright star in heaven. Stasha and the “Boys” seem to be so restless without you also.
Love you-Susie and Mike