Harry Dale Smith
July 29, 1917 - July 31, 2007
Obituary
Harry Dale Smith
Born July 29, 1917 in Pittsburg, KS to Robert Harold and Mary Alice Smith; graduated from Frontenac High School in 1935. He joined the US Navy in 1936 serving aboard the USS Lexington, USS Peary, USS Augusta, and USS Williamson. Dale married Doris E. Smith June 22, 1940. He served aboard Merchant Marine ships during WWII starting out as Able Seaman retiring as Master in 1983 after 39 years of service. He and his wife Doris made their home in the Burien area since 1944. Doris passed away September 14, 1999 after 59 years together. His daughter Susan Marie passed away December 21 1998. Dale is survived by his daughter Bonnie Jean Clayborn, grandchildren Mark Clayborn, Brian Clayborn, Jason Swofford, and Teresa Washington, and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 4:00 – 8:00pm and Friday 9:00 – 11:30am both at Bonney-Watson Parker Chapel, 900 SW 146th St. Burien, 206 244-2320. Graveside Service Friday, August 3, 2007 at 12:30pm at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St. Kent, WA.
To the family of Captain Harry Smith,
On behalf of the Seattle Chapter, Council of American Master Mariners, we wish to express our condolences. Harry was a long-time member of the C.A.M.M. organization. He was a well-liked and well-respected ship’s Master who sailed many years with APL and American Mail Line. He will be missed.
On behalf of the many friends that worked or sailed with Captain H. D. Smith at American Mail Line and American President Lines, we can only say he was a true gentleman and will be missed. We knew him as H. D. or Harry and, of couse, CAP.
With deepest sympathy. Bob & I shared many wonderful vacations with your parents. We had so many good times that I will always remember.
Carole Wolfer