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SMITH DONALD EUGENE SMITH (Age 90) On Wednesday May 4, 2016, of Washington, DC. Beloved husband of Barbara Pindar Smith; father of Gregory Allgire (Susan Watts) Smith, Cecily (Stephen) Fishack, Andrea-Marie (Donald Jones) Smith-Jones, Veronica Smith (Michael) L''Allier, Mark Stratton (Elizabeth Bloch-Smith) Smith, Teresa Marie Smith, Valerie Marie Smith, Jeffrey Collert (Jeanne) Smith, and Stephanie (Bradford) Bosserman. Also survived by 19 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and brother, Gordon Smith. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Reichert Smith; great-grandson Charles Jay Smith; sister, Jacqueline Hohler and sister-in-law, Bonita Smith. He entered St. Joseph''s College Rensselaer, IN, in September 1942. In March 1944, he joined the U.S. Army Air Force. In 1946, he returned to St. Joseph''s and graduated in 1947 with a B.S. in Mathematics. He went to University of Michigan and earned an M.A. in Political Science in 1948 and continued graduate studies at The Catholic University of America where he received a Ph.D. in Political Science in 1951. Mr. Smith retired from the Central Intelligence Agency in 1981 as Director of Training and Education. At the time of his death, Donald Smith had completed a study of the many technological achievements of Medieval French Monasteries. Relatives and friends may call at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Duffy Center Chapel, 3630 Quesada St., N.W., Washington, DC 20015 on Thursday May 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church on Friday, May 13, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Zacchaeus Soup Kitchen, C/o the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 3630 Quesada St., N.W.,Washington, DC 20015. Relatives and friends may call at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Duffy Center Chapel, 3630 Quesada St., N.W., Washington, DC 20015 on Thursday May 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church on Friday, May 13, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Zacchaeus Soup Kitchen, C/o the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 3630 Quesada St., N.W.,Washington, DC 20015. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on May 8, 2016.

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Robyn and Roland L'Allier

June 3, 2016

He was loved by all and will be missed by all. Our most sincere sympathy to all the Smiths. Our heart goes out to you all.

Angela Smith

May 12, 2016

I met Don Smith at Kensington Park and appreciated his great intelligence, strong commitment to his family and faith, and of course his incredible singing voice. For the short time that I knew him, he was a true gentleman and kind person. May he forever rest in peace with the Lord. May God be with your family as you heal from this great loss.

Elizabeth Schran

May 11, 2016

Barbara, I want you to know that the Sisters and all of us here at Saint Joseph's express deepest condolences. You have been an example of God-given strength for Don in these recent years. Our prayers are with you.
Liz Schran, Saint Joseph's College

Mary Sykes

May 11, 2016

Val, Sending prayers and deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. May Christ's peace and strength be with all of you as you rejoice in the knowledge of God's promise for eternal life. Your father is resting in the room the Lord had prepared for him.

May 10, 2016

What an amazing man! Prayers for the entire Smith family that you feel God's loving embrace during this time.

Fran Edelen

May 9, 2016

Jeff, Jean, Val and Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The Eternal Shepherd

Mike Fields

May 9, 2016

Val, I'm sorry you can no longer see your dad. But God-willing, he can see you and stay connected with your life still on Earth. May God bless you and your entire family and circle of friends, of which I include myself as one.

Peace & joy in The Spirit!

Mary Flannery

May 9, 2016

Val, I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. God bless you and your family. Love, Mary

Barbara Peters

May 9, 2016

Barbara, My deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

May 8, 2016

Barbara - With deepest sympathy You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Carroll & Miriam Towey

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