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Arthur Smith Obituary
Resident of San Bruno
Jan 11, 1925-Nov 23, 2010
Born and raised in SF (2nd gen) and 5th gen CA, has resided in San Bruno since 1956.
Survived by his devoted wife of 61 yrs Ruth (nee Hippely), sons Andrew and Clinton, all of San Bruno, daughter Leslie Jensen (SSF), sister Winifred Crockett (Las Vegas) and many adored nieces and nephews. Predeceased by father Clinton, mother Mary (nee Sebastian), and brothers John (Jack), Harold & Walter.
Attended Covina High School, then served in the Navy on the U.S.S. Orion as a Radar Man, RdM3c, during World War II from 1943-1946.
Employed by PG&E at the Hunter's Point Power Plant for 35yrs. Member of the SF Lodge #120 Free and Accepted Masons.
"Poppy" enjoyed gardening, cooking, was an avid Cal Bears and SF Giants fan (you finally got to see them win The World Series!!) and playing BINGO with "his girls".
Cremation was done and no services per his request.
Extended family will celebrate his life at later date.
Please sign the OnLine Registry Book at www.duggan sserra.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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December 15, 2010
Mom and Heidi Hermone, sends their condolenses
December 5, 2010
Gone but never forgotten. I shall treasure always being his sisterinlaw. love all the smith family . love aunt selma
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