Delbert Worsley Smith

Delbert Worsley Smith Delbert Worsley Smith died October 3, 2010 in Palm Desert at age 81. Del was born June 12, 1929 in Huntington Park to Delbert and Viola Smith. He had three siblings, Robert, George, and Donald, all deceased. He is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. He attended Excelsior High School in Norwalk. In 1955 he was a member of the U.S. National Volleyball Championship team. Along with volleyball, his favorite sports were surfing, golf and pool. His entire working career was spent with Douglas Aircraft, then McDonnel-Douglas then Boeing Aircraft. His first assignment was as a draftsman at age 18 and he worked his way up to Senior Field Services representative and spent his career traveling the world and living in exotic places like Turkey, Japan, France, England, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Finland and Portugal. At age 72 he faced mandatory retirement and left Boeing after 54 years. At the time he was the longest "hire" in Boeing history. He spent the remainder of his days at Palm Desert Greens Country Club playing golf and telling stories of his worldwide travels and reciting Ogden Nash limericks. He touched many hearts with his kindness and GENEROSITY and will be be greatly missed by all who knew him. Memorial celebration to be determined. Contact wilm@562media.com or 562-244-1116.