CHARLES H. SMOOT

Charles H. Smoot, age 98, of Deephaven, MN, passed away on April 21, 2011. Preceded in death by sister Barbara Ross and brother William Smoot. Survived by wife Lucille (Lucy) Palm Smoot, daughter Judy Smoot Johnson, son Charles "Skip" Smoot, and daughter Leslie Smoot (Tom Perls), grandchildren Kakia and Alex Johnson, Katie, Charlie, and Jim Smoot, Hannah, Nick and Travis Perls, great-grandchildren Sam, Tom, and Luke, and many nieces and nephews. Charlie was born March 24, 1913, in South Orange, NJ and spent much of his childhood building things, reading, and sailing. He was educated at the Gunnery, Harvard, and Stevens Institute of Technology and spent his professional life as an engineer in research and development, retiring as Director of R&D at Rosemount Inc. His greatest loves were being with his extended family, sailing on Lake Michigan or Lake Superior, and flying a small airplane. His friends at Madeline Island will miss their ancient mariner. His family will miss the counselor, adventurer, storyteller, inventor and mischief-maker who helped us navigate life. There will be a private interment at Resurrection Mausoleum, Shorewood, MN, with a celebration of life at a later date. With gratitude to the Frauenshuh Cancer Center, NC Little Hospice staff and volunteers, and especially Dr. Martha Hageness and Dr. Mark Wilkowske. Memorials preferred to NC Little Hospice, the American Cancer Society, or the donor's choice.