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Philip L. Smith
Philip spent his first few years in Wallace, Idaho where his father was a supervisor of a gold mine. Before he started school, they moved to Spokane where he spent his life until after High School graduation. Then he went to Portland, Oregon and worked in the shipyards. Along came WWII and Phil joined the Navy where he saw a lot of the world on various Navy ships as a Radioman and Signalman. After the war he attended the University of Washington for a year and then transferred to Washington State University where he graduated in 1951 with a degree in architectural Engineering. After a few years in architectural offices, he opened his own office in Lynnwood, WA. After that experience, he worked for West Coast telephone and retired from Seattle Public Schools after 17 years as the Supervisor of building, planning and maintenance.
He is survived by, Corky (Cora), his wife of 64 years; their son, Worde and wife, Janet, and their son, Neill and wife, Debbie; five grandchildren; seven great-grand-children; three step-grand-children; and eight step-great-grandchildren.
There will be no funeral. A private service will be held at a later date.
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Susan Warner-McConville
March 30, 2011
Dear Corky and Family,
My thoughts are with you and your family. I have many wonderful memories of time spent with your family. There was a fising trip, a camping trip when the van broke down and even a lovely baby shower in your Lynnwood house. I hope the good memories are always remembered. You are in my thoughts and in my heart always, Sue
Lori Merritt
March 29, 2011
Love you grandpa! You will be missed!
Lori Merritt
March 29, 2011
I love you grandpa! You will be missed!
John & Geri Gorsegner
March 29, 2011
Our sympathy to Corky & family, We will never forget Phil as a great neighbor,a good friend who would help you if needed.So many good memories growing up in Lynnwood. Rest in Peace Phil you deserve it.
March 29, 2011
Philip was the first resident I met at Bethany,and the one I spent the most time with. Thank you Philip for teaching me to play cribbage,I hope you find a friend up there to continue playing with. I will miss you. Rest in ever loving peace my friend. Paula E.
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