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On January 25, 2012 Gordon T. Smitheman; devoted husband of the late Rose Anne (nee Santasania); loving father of Eric G., Matthew and Stacey Smitheman; brother of Donald Walter Smitheman. Also survived by six nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26A) Thursday, February 2, 3-5 and 7-9pm. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at the St. John's Evangelist Church, Hydes on Saturday, February 4 at 10am. Interment private.
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Blondie MaxPC
January 25, 2021
Weird, I just mentioned you, my right hand man "G" from Maximum PC's folding section. We worked well together.
Michael Whitney
May 15, 2012
I'm late to this list of condolence because I too have been fighting health problems.
Gordon you and I had some very helpful "talks" when I first got sick and I'll always remember and appreciate your time and words.
May you always be remembered,
Michael Whitney / Whitneymr
Ray Murphy
March 6, 2012
I am greatly saddened by the news of Gordon's passing, my heart is heavy. Gordon was and is an inspiration to many of us, and he will be sorely missed.
Jake Phred15
February 25, 2012
You are truly missed Gordon
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Davin Forrester
February 17, 2012
Condolences and regards to the Gordon & Rose Smitheman family. I knew them from an online forum. They were awesome people. I spent many hours reading the words of Mr. G and sometimes laughing at his jokes and humor 'till it hurt. They will both be missed. Even by us who have never personally met them before. Their words were always so kind and thoughtful. Mr. and Mrs. G, you both were icons of our age. Thanks for your friendships. God Bless you and keep you both.
Mike Brown
February 16, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Smitheman family. I will miss you always Gordon. Your inspiration, ideas, and enthusiasm are what brought and kept many to the Folding@Home project. The entire Folding community mourns your passing.
I know that you and Rose are together and happy. Heaven will be a better place with your presence.
-mikemtp
Mark Smith
February 13, 2012
My deep condolences to G's family. You inspired me years ago to get into folding and I watched how you inspred so many others. You'll be so missed.
May the Lord keep you and Rose in His most beautiful place!
Tom Black
February 12, 2012
Gordon, you have been such an inspiration to SO many people worldwide! Your dedication and work to the Folding@Home project is not only laudable, but a beacon for others to gather around.
Our conversations while I was first dealing with my Traumatic Brain Injury from Iraq helped me out tremendously. Your faith, service and friendship shall be greatly missed my brother. Since you always liked my photos, here is one I will dedicate to you, Gordon. -Tom AKA Quakindude on Maximum PC forums.
Chris Warren
February 12, 2012
You will be missed Gordon. You made such an impact on the Folding@Home project which fights cancer every day.
Chris Warren (chrisk@HWC)
Michael McCord
February 11, 2012
Gordon, your impact as the Global Ambassador of Folding on its enthusiasts and scientific results cannot be underestimated. The team will be raising money and donating a memorial computer server in your and Rose's name in perpetuity to Stanford, so contributors to the project will receive work forever linked to your names as an internet address. I had the honor of knowing you personally and you were as fine the definition of an American gentleman as I have ever known. Until we meet again.... Michael McCord, M.D., Beaumont, TX
Andrew K
February 10, 2012
Thanks for being such an inspiration and a positive force Gordon. My condolences.
Magnumsrule@MPC
Jack Crain
February 10, 2012
Thanks for being a friend and inspiration, Gordon.
Condolences to the Smitheman family for your loss.
February 10, 2012
You will be missed but your memory and spirit will live on. Thank you for everything you have given Gordon!
Dane
Wiked(@MPC)
Blondie MPC
February 10, 2012
Gordon; you will be missed very much on Maximum PC & in the Folding @ Home community.
Thomas Underhill
February 3, 2012
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1670235
Gordon had friends and admirers around the world. I posted a link to a thread at HardOCP, a computer technical site. My condolences.
Rick Holman
February 1, 2012
RIP from Rick Team MaxPC
February 1, 2012
May the peace of the Lord be with you Gordon and your wife Rose.
You were a hard worker, loyal and truly treated all of your peers with respect.
Bud Herb
Jody Burton
February 1, 2012
I only knew Gordon online, where he was a motivating force to many in the computing project Folding@home. He struck me as a man with a heart of gold. Gordon leaves behind a great legacy within the F@H community, especially at Team Maximum PC. Yours is a shared loss, as I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. My sincere condolences to Gordon's family and friends.
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