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Everett Smilie Obituary
age 56 passed away June 2, 2011 in Phoenix surrounded by his wife and loved ones. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 20 years Roxanne, sons Johnny and Jason, daughters Trisha Douglass (Cory) and Stephanie Valenzuela (Mike) brother Louie, 9 grandchildren plus many extended family and friends. Smilie will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, strength and love for his family. He enjoyed NASCAR, travel and the outdoors. The family plans a private celebration of his life. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Smilie Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Acct #7347195831 Visit www.obits.azcentral.com to share memories and condolences.
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for Everett Smilie
Trisha
June 1, 2024
Another year without you dad, I miss you more than life itself. I am sure you are so happy and dancing with the angles & doing Gods work. I can´t wait to get to Heaven love and miss you
Sharon
May 30, 2023
Still miss you..... you were the best.... find mom , Mom an Bob... you were an always be my favorite ,,,
Trisha Smilie
May 30, 2023
Wow Dad I can´t believe it´s been 12 years, I miss you so much & I wish I could just hear you tell me everything will be ok. Such simple words but yet so meaningful to me & I truly believe everything would be ok. I miss & I love you dad I tell our stories all the time you will always be remembered love your daughter Trisha
Trisha Smilie
May 30, 2022
Miss and love you very much Dad
Trisha Smilie
May 31, 2021
Dad 10 years have passed so fast I try to fight stay strong & see everything my parents & God knew would already happen. Dad you meant so much to so many & daily it hurts. But then I have to smile because we are the Smilies that can’t be replaces or memories be taken. Dad keep being with me & let mom come to a dream soon. Jocelyn you are blessed to have them both I know they are showing you so much love
Sharon Stout
May 30, 2020
Smilie, How much I wish you were here. I know for a fact, Roxanne has never smiled again. I need a good joke You are still and always be the best brother in law ......Life without you hasnt been the same....for everyone...
Mike Valenzuela
July 4, 2011
Smilie you'll be missed by many people who know and Love you. As I write this it aches that I would no longer be able to be a pain in your butt and how we used to joke with each other. Smilie I Love you and will miss you always. Thank You For Everything.
Stephanie Valenzuela
June 22, 2011
There are no words to express the loss and emptiness in my heart, that I know will always be there. You are my Dad and you have never let me feel like you were anything less. You have always been there for me, even when I messed up, or made bad choices. You never made me feel like you were disappointed in me. You were the rock and strength for our entire family. Even in the last months and days you never complained. You did everything you could to hide the suffering and pain that we all could see you were going through, you continued to let us lean on you for strength. Our lives will be forever changed, without you here with us. I know you will continue to watch over us and protect us like you have always done. I love you and I take comfort in the fact that you know that. I also take comfort knowing that you no longer are suffering and that you are at peace without pain or worry.
Tina Fehrenbacher
June 16, 2011
Wow this is harder then I thought. Breaks my heart your gone. I know you won't feel pain anymore and thats a great comfort. But reading the messages breaks my heart and yes I am still crying. You were a amazing loving CRAZY person. You were one of my favorite,,, O.K. you were my favorite brother in law. Even reading the messages my girls left shows how much you were loved and will be missed by many. I'll never forget you. I don't know who else needs to take anixity pills to hang out with me.(ha ha) but I know you loved me as much as I loved you. I know Roxanne will miss her best friend more than anything. Rest in peace my friend.
Shanda Hanson
June 10, 2011
There is no words that can say the loss that is felt when an amazing person leaves. My uncle EB was a kind and generous person that could always put a smile on my face. I remember watching my first and one of my only NASCAR races with him. Comfort comes in knowing that he will no longer suffer. I love you and will miss you uncle EB rest on peace.
melissa ferra
June 10, 2011
My uncle smilie was an amazing person with an amazing heart he could always put a smile on my face I knew when we went to visit no matter what we were gonna have fun I will miss you very much but I know your looking down on all your loved ones I love you uncle smilie rest in peace
Ari
June 9, 2011
LAURA DOUGLASS
June 9, 2011
You were taken way to young. Peace to you now, you fought a long, hard battle.
Ari
June 8, 2011
It's taken me time to bring myself to posting something on here. I come in the room expecting to see you in the room, but youre not there. I love you soo much. I cant fathom the fact i cant give you your goodnight kss, you were never dissapointed in me. and you were the only one I ever actually respected to the fullest extent, we wont be sharing our birthdays this year. it's hard but i know youre ok now papa. i know you're here with me in spirit. i'll never forget it all. you're a father, grandfather, and bestfriend.. to correct me when i'm wrong or laugh at my random acts of weirdness. i miss you oh so much. i promise i'll go out and beyond what you expected of me. just wait and see. i love you, always.
Sharon Stout
June 8, 2011
Smilie, my favorite brother in law, you will be missed so much, Thank you for always being there when I needed you, and for all the jokes. Love you Smilie
Rest in peace. Love Sharon
gary&marilyn koehler
June 8, 2011
smilie you were a great friend to us. so sorry we did't keep in touch with you. we will always remember the good times we all went camping and the fishing we did.also all the partys we had and we had a lot of them. those and more will always cherish.god be with you.smilie you will be missed by all who love you.
June 6, 2011
I have known Smilie and Roxanne for many years. We shared laughs and tears throughout the years. One thing that never changed was the deep love they had for each other. I know that love will always live on! Rest in peace and know that your wife will be okay and there are many people that care about her and will be there for her.
You will be missed...thanks for the memories and the support through the years...much love...Daryl
trisha douglass
June 6, 2011
dad you were always there when we needed you the most & for all of our important times. i know u are my angle looking down on us & seeing everyday for what it is. you were the best father friend grandpa & sin anyone could ask for. you were a blessing to many. may u have ur time to shine in heaven i love u & will miss u greatly. anyone was lucky just to know you!!! you are a memory that will always be with me & nobody can take our time we shared... find rest in the lord & let him do all of your worring for u worry no more but rejoice for the peace u now have.
Trisha Douglass
June 6, 2011
DAD you were always there when we needed you the most for all of our important times. I know u are my angle looking down on us & seeing everyday for what it really is. You were the best father, friend, grandpa & son anyone could ask for. You were a blessing to many. May u have ur time to shine in heaven I love u & will miss u greatly. Anyone was lucky just to know you!!! You are a memory that will always be with me & nobody can take our time we shared... find rest in the Lord & let him do all of your worring for u. Worry no more, but rejoice for the peace u have now found.
June 5, 2011
dear uncle smilie,
i loveee yew rest in peace with the angels,
kayla:)
peanuts
June 5, 2011
In loving memory of my brother in law you brought so many smiles to so many faces and the love you had for everyone especially my sister . I will dearly miss you so much .no one to kick my butt and keep me in line ,but i promise you i'll be good and take care of the family. rest in peace with the angels love peanuts and family
Robin Smilie
June 5, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
June 5, 2011
Smilie had a huge heart, cared for everyone he met and loved family more than words can say. Before his illness we enjoyed traveling a short trip to Laughlin or a long one to visit family. He loved camping, fishing and don't forget NASCAR. He will be missed by many. He will always be part of me, he was not just my husband, but my best friend and soulmate. God Bless, Roxanne
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