AMORY C. "DOC" SMITH, Ed.D

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AMORY SMITH, Ed.D Obituary

AMORY C. "DOC" SMITH, Ed.D - LOUISVILLE, Ky./ SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. - Amory C. "Doc" Smith, Ed.D, died June 1, 2014, in Episcopal Church Home, in Louisville, Ky., with his dancing partner and wife of 27 years, Betty Holzapfel (Wellendorff) Smith, and stepdaughter, Nancy W. Church, at his bedside. Amory was born July 2, 1931, to Eva and Merton Smith Sr., in East Bethel, Vt. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Howard and Merton Jr.; sister, Marion; and infant daughter, Katherine. Doc's life defies definition with words. He was intensely patriotic, a great humorist, auctioneer, pilot, builder, musician, and lifelong educator in Vermont at South Royalton High School, South Burlington High School, and Burlington High Technical School. He was a Korean War veteran, member of the Melody Knights band, life member of the East Bethel Grange, as well as a proud Honorable Kentucky Colonel. Amory was President of the New England Adult Education Assoc.; Potentate of Mt. Sinai Shrine (1997), Montpelier; coordinator of 2000 census in Vermont; Chaplain, Secretary and Life Member of B.P.O.E. Lodge #916; and Chaplain and Life Member of V.F.W. Post #0094. Doc attended Vermont Technical College, University of Vermont, and Syracuse University where he earned his Doctor of Education degree in 1987. He married Betty Holzapfel of Louisville, Ky., and they made their home in South Burlington, Vt. Amory has been in four nursing homes since 2009. He is the proud father of Stephen C. (Heather), Sarah "Sally" J. (Donald) Bissonette, and Sheryl K. (Bill) Madden; and loved his grandchildren, Hannah, Kyra, and Kayleigh (Isaac) Zaworski, Emily and Gavin Bissonette, and Elina and Celeste Madden. His stepchildren were dear to his heart, Carl E. "Ernie" (Marilyn) Wellendorff Sr., Robert L. (Janice) Wellendorff, Nancy Wellendorff Church, and Joan W. Denhoff; and their children, Sabrina and Carl E. "Kyle" Wellendorff, Jasmine, Madison and Myles Monroe, Ashley (Zack) Schrodt, Lindsey and Kaitlyn Wellendorff, Neal and Christopher Denhoff. Amory is also survived by his sister-in-law, Mollie (Howard) Smith and her children, in Michigan; as well as many nieces and nephews, including Mert Jr. and Jackie in East Bethel. A memorial service was held in Louisville, Ky., on June 2, 2014. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in Burlington, Vt., at a date to be announced for Amory's family and friends. Interment will be at Veteran's Cemetery in Randolph, Vt.

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Published by The Burlington Free Press on Jun. 3, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for AMORY SMITH, Ed.D

11 Entries

June 12, 2014

Betty,
I am very sorry to hear that Amory passed away. He was a great man who I respected. He was an excellent employee of my agency. He will be sadly missed. Jim Murphy ADA

Julie Stark

June 12, 2014

Betty and family: So sorry to hear of Amory's passing. Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.

June 11, 2014

Dear Betty,We were so sorry to hear about Amory.He was a wonderful person and
dear

Dear Betty,We were so sorry to hear about
Amory. He was a wonderful person and good Friend.We enjoyed traveling with both of you in 1997. Take care of yourself our love and prayers ar with you.
Bob & Joy Beattie Stowe,Vt.

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June 9, 2014

A Memorial Service for Amory C. Smith "Doc" will be held Saturday, July 26, at 10:00 am
at Essex Alliance Church, Essex Junction. Thank you for sending your lovely messages in the Guest Book.l

Marcia Baker

June 7, 2014

Dear Betty, Bill and I were saddened to hear of Amory's passing. I enjoyed working with him so much at the BTC. He was truly a great educator, and always a fine gentleman. Please accept our sincere sympathy. As ever, Marcia and Bill Baker

RR and BM McLean

June 5, 2014

Amory was instrumental in the finding of our little daughter when she was abducted in Chester, Vermont 53 years ago. He was always our hero. We shared a lot of pride and joy watching our kids grow up.
He and my husband were somewhat challenged while lowering the level of a jug of wine and hanging striped wallpaper. Alas, the finished product was not up to par although they DID get it on the slanted wall. He and my husband went on many fishing trips and were successful at smoking cigars, telling stories, having a beer, watering trees and sometimes even managing to catch brook .trout. He was always a wonderful friend and right there in god times and bad.
Lean back in your cloud, dear friend, you have earned your rest but keep an eye out for Ralph and Bev who will eventually join you.

Maureen and Mike Parent

June 3, 2014

Dear Betty,
We are saddened to hear of Amory's passing. We miss you both.

Cookie Manning

June 3, 2014

My condolences to Amory family. I remember Doc as a very nice Man to whom I use to wait on when I worked at the WFW #782 in Burlington, Vt. RIP Doc.

Anne Desilets Cross

June 3, 2014

Dearest Betty..I'm so sorry to hear of Doc's passing. My Dad loved him like a brother and always looked up to him. I was very blessed to have been introduced to the both of you. My sincerest condolences.

Rick Prince

June 3, 2014

Amory was instrumental in bringing lifelong learning opportunities to Vermont. He built a strong BHS Evening and Summer School that served as a model for other communities, and gave selflessly of his own time and experience to help them build theirs. I much enjoyed our time working and playing together.

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