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for Robert Smith
Günter
February 18, 2023
Margit und Günter aus Kiel tragen die allerbesten Erinnerungen an unseren Freund und Bruder in Christus Jesus in unserem Herzen!
Jo Long LoCoco
March 17, 2009
I called him "Pinky". I sat next to him in a high school class for one semester. His legs and feet took up two seats. We were class buddies where we engaged in adolescent debate for theological and political issues of those days. The war in Vietnam and my claim to agnostic beliefs at that time intrigued him. I still remember the look on his face when he asked me " If you don't believe in God, how can you really know peace?" How well he understood as I have come to learn.
In our daily classroom discussions what I remember most was how he openly shared with me was his love for his family. This was a young man enlightened beyond his years. Mr. and Mrs. Smith supported their children. There were few parents who attended the games much less transporting some of us home from the night games. They raised their children to be tolerant and free of racial prejudice. The results penetrated beyond the borders of Daly City, CA.
May his children and family be comforted knowing this kind of love, belief and duty remain in the hearts and souls he touched.
Mike Bianchi (Class of '74)
March 17, 2009
Dear Smith Family- My deepest condolences of the loss of Pinky. May you know that my prayers are with him and your family at this time. Though I was four years younger than Pinky and two years younger than Kenny I always appreciated watching those two play basketball at Jeff. Your family was always total CLASS. May Pinky rest in peace with the Lord.
Gary Gfroerer
March 17, 2009
To the Smith family our deepest condolences. My sister Dianne and I knew and loved Pinky. He was a true gentleman in all aspects of his life. Dianne is gone now also, so we remember the Jefferson class of 1970. A special hello to Kenny and Jocelyn. We hope a memorial to Pinky will take place in the Bay Area.
Yuna Dixie
March 13, 2009
To Andrea, Rebecca& Debbie
I know words are not enough to ease the pain that you feel for the loss of your loved one. But deep down you know that he is in a good place and at peace knowing that one day you will get to be with him again in another world.
Thinking and praying for you always
Richard Brand
March 12, 2009
Andrea, Rebecca, and Deborah,
Julie and I continue to be thankful for the positive and encouraging influence that Robert shared with us in the short time that we knew him. In only our 2nd meeting with him at Julington Creek, he gave us a truly genuine brotherly hug as we entered the church bldg. We know him as a great brother and are confidant that as a father and husband, he fulfilled his role to the fullest. What a great Christian example to all who had the privilege of meeting him.
Love,
Richard and Julie Brand
Margit und Günter Haehnchen
March 11, 2009
"Finaly, brothers, think about good things and things that will be bring praise - whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable. Practice the things you learned from me, received from me, heard from me, or saw in me. The God of peace will be with you." (Philippians 4, 8-9)
Robert - preached and lived
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Glenn and Angelika Jones
March 10, 2009
The church in Kiel, Germany, will always remeber Robert for his friendly personality and great zeal in reaching people for Christ. Robert was one of the first people to become active in spreading the gospel to regions of northern Germany outside of Kiel. We profit from his efforts till this day.
Michael KWAST
March 10, 2009
Hallo Andrea & Kinder,
wenn ich an Pinky denke, dann sehe ich diesen großen Sportler der uns kleinen Kinder mit viel Geduld das Basketballspiel beigebracht hat und mit dem wir vor fast 30 Jahren einen wirklich tollen Urlaub in Schönhagen verbracht haben. Ich erinnere mich an seine Vorliebe für das Schwimmen und an das legendäre Footballspiel mit Schoko, Hardy, Mattes u.v.a.. Ich werde Robert immer als einen feinen Kerl und lustigen Typen in Erinnerung behalten.
Ich wünsche dir Kraft und alles Gute für die Zukunft.
March 10, 2009
To Andrea, Rebbeca and Deborah,
You remain in our hearts and minds durind this sad loss here in the Seychelles. We continue to pray that the Lord will strengthen you and give you all the comfort that you need. We all will meet Mr Smith in Heaven one day. We love you always.
Mervin, Padmini and kids
Richard & Charlene Radke
March 10, 2009
To the Smith Family:
Our love, prayers, sympathy and best wishes to you. Robert is remembered as a friend, athlete, and fellow christian warrior for the cause of good. We can't wait until we can meet face to face again in our heavenly home. May God enfold you all with His love, and protect you with His power until we meet again.
Clint Little
March 10, 2009
Robert was my friend and a friend to my wife and my children. I pray we join him some day, where he is with our Father in heaven. What a beautiful man with a beautiful spirit! Peace and love to Andrea and the girls. May God hold you close. The Littles
Bobb Petrousse
March 10, 2009
Dear Andrea , Rebecca and Debbie, I will never forget the time I spent with you and Rober as a family, he had tought me so many things and I am proud of the wisdom I gained from him and I am a christian cause he was the one who introduced me with the bible. I cherrished all that moment I shared with this great man and his wounderful family.
Peter , Jennyfer and Bryce Lalande
March 10, 2009
Hello Andrea, Rebecca and Debbie,
We just want you to know that even if vast oceans seperate you all from us, we are with you all at this time.
Robert was God's instrument for His work in Seychelles....and what an instrument. He served Him faithfully and we are witnesses of that.
We keep you all in prayers.
Lalo & Loretta Enriquez
March 10, 2009
Dear Andrea, Deborah and Rebecca,
You know that our hearts go out to you at the loss of your loved one. But we all know Robert is in God's care at this time. This is our ultimate hope as Christians, and we thank God for His wonderful promises to all His faithful. Truly, a prince and great man has fallen in Israel this day.
We are left with fond memories of Robert when he and Eddie visited in our home in Salinas, CA., and of the few days you and Robert, Deborah and Rebecca spent in our home in San Jose and with the congregation at White Rd.
God bless you as you continue your life. Our prayer is that all of us will one day be together in heaven.
Love,
Chuck Gates
March 9, 2009
Dear Andrea, Rebecca and Deborah,
I thank God for you and the wonderful work and influence each of you have had and continue to have on so many. Your faith in the promises of our Lord and savior and your dedication to the gospel is inspiring, especially during such a loss. I suppose that is the true evidence of a living faith, thank you for such a wonderful example.
When I think of Robert's loving warm and genuine pesonality and how he affected me and oh so many, it helps me to imagine how special you were to him. You came second only to our Lord, but how he loved you. Your expression of love and great loss was so will put in your remembrance and farewell during his memorial service. I was and am moved by such deep love ,devotion and dedication.
May God keep you and may your days be full in the knowledge of what heaven holds for all God's children, where God will wipe away every tear.
In Christian love,
Your brother in Christ,
Chuck Gates
Terry and Dale Frech
March 9, 2009
Robert's flame is alive in our hearts.
May we all have the courage to fight the good fight of faith the way he did, drinking from his fountain of encouragement. May we follow him to where he is, pulled in like Lot into safety and gently held in the hands of our dear Lord. In loving memory...
Rod MacArthur
March 9, 2009
I have found memories of roaming the streets of Kiel with Robert, as well as traveling to the outskirts. He even got us trapped in a fenced inner-court of an apartment complex. We taught the word together, encouraged the brothers and enjoyed each other doing it.
Andy & Debra MAthieu
March 9, 2009
To Andrea, Rebecca & Debbie! Our hearts and prayers remain with you as the Lord help you through your loss. It's a great loss, and we will forever cherish every fond memory of Mr Smith.He touched our lives and guided us with his warm and compassionate heart. He saw us grow into true christians and he shared the truth with us.We are thankful to him.
We always felt reassured when around him, and he gave us the best hugs.We had some really good times in the beautiful and sunny Seychelles.We love him and know that we shall meet him someday. We pray that God will care for you.
With love from Andy & Debra.
Diane Bannister
March 9, 2009
Dear Andrea, Deborah and Rebecca,
I am very saddened that we have lost Robert, a beautiful person who was called home at such a young age. He was a wonderful, tireless worker in his Lord's kingdom, his influence going beyond borders and countries. He will be missed by all of us. You and your family are in my prayers. May God comfort you in this time of grief.
Ken Craig
March 9, 2009
Robert was a great man, father, husband, friend, and evangelist who cannot be replaced. As I said at his memorial, "he sacrificed for the priviledge of serving in the kingdom." I am closer to heaven because he let me stand on his shoulders.
Bob and Janelle Owen
March 9, 2009
We continue to pray for you and for the girls. We thank God for the time we had Robert and all the good he did. He truly was a special man.
Bob and Mary mccowan
March 9, 2009
Dear Andrea and Family, Robert was a very kind, gentle and influential man. Everyone who knew him loved him immediately. He will be greatly missed by everyone who has ever been in contact with him. He did an excellent job with his family and his influence will live on through them. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Gary & Kristi Denton
March 8, 2009
Andrea, Rebecca, DéBorah, We feel saddened with the loss of Robert, but we know that your love for one another and our love for you all will help you get through this rough time. We love you all, Gary, Kristi, Tabitha.
Tony Moss
February 21, 2009
I am so sorry to here of my friends passing, as he was someone that I admired and respected. He is now in a better place, and I hope that his family will have much peace in knowing he was a great man and friend to many.
I have been blessed by sharing a friendship with Peeky for more than 30 years, I will miss him greatly, My God bless his family.
Joe Smith
February 21, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I played basketball with Pinky and Kenny at USD, Pinky was a wonderful funny guy he always had smile no matter what, going to miss you big guy.
Linda Medina Cofresi
February 21, 2009
Dear Andrea, Rebecca, Deborah and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Peeky sudden death. Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences.
How blessed I am to have been touched by Peeky's Kindness, friendship and admiration for life. Peeky was a true Gentlemen. I will always remember the talks we shared during high school and our common goal, to never give up on your dreams.
I never saw my friend Peeky again after our granduation from high school, but had a great time at our "Grand Nite in Disneyland" it was hard to say good-bye to my friend and even harder now.
I shared his pride when I heard that he was to be honored by Daly City and inducted into their Hall of Fame for his endevours in Basketball....his legacy will live on.
May God bless you always,
Ernesto & Margo Sotto
February 19, 2009
Our prayers go to his family. Pinky will live on in our hearts.
Roger & Karen Creamer
February 18, 2009
Brother Robert's family,
Nothing but your sadness can really pass away because his love will live forever in the hearts of all touched. Thank you God for your wonderful plan of salvation. Please comfort Robert's family with an extra measure of peace. Amen
Rose Marie Martin
February 18, 2009
I have seen God do it before. Now I have seen God do it again. God has taken the very best for Himself. We shall see Pinky again. Another time in another wonderful place.
I had the privilege to reunite with Pinky after 38 years since High School on his trip to his old hometown of Daly City, Ca. last year in April for he, and his brother, Kenny's induction into The Daly City Sports Hall of Fame.
Over the years I had often wondered and asked our classmates when I saw one if anyone knew the whereabouts of Pinky Smith? All I could find out was he was a minister.
I was so supprised and delighted upon seeing him again that Pinky was just as friendly, warm and sincere as he had been when we were growing up in school.
I was sadden to hear of his sudden illness and passing.
My prayers and love will remain with The Smith Family during this very difficult time.
Rose Marie Martin
Jefferson High School
Pinky's Class
Rey and Pat Viado
February 17, 2009
To the Smith's Family:
Pat and Rey Viado, would like to offer our deepest condolences to your family. And hope that in this time of grief and sorrows you all find solace. Pinky's was great man, teammate,and most of all truly a great friend. (Jefferson High class of 71/72)
Jasmin T. Flores
February 17, 2009
Dear Andrea, Rebecca, and Deborah:
Pinky's heart was bigger than himself evident in childhood, high school, and onward into adulthood, parenthood, and spiritual ministry. How blessed we all are to have been touched by his kindness, sweet and considerate ways, and finally by the legacy of his love...you. A star has been added to the skies that stir our wonder.
Deepest condolences with love from a Jefferson High Schoolmate and admirer, Jasmin T. Flores
Christopher Fontenot
February 17, 2009
Dear Smith Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Pinky's passing.
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jefferson High School Class of 1968
Millie Cruz
February 17, 2009
To the entire Smith Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. Pinky was a wonderful individual and stellar athlete at Jefferson High School.
I regret not being able to attend his induction to the Daly City Hall of Fame last year nor to Coach Kelly's BBQ in Pinky's honor. ... Pinky's legacy will live on.
May the love from friends and family be a comfort to you during your time of sorrow.
Blessings,
Millie Lee Capuz Cruz
Class of 1970
George & Grace Francisco
February 17, 2009
We're so sorry for your loss! We will always remember Pinky in our hearts as well as in our thoughts & prayers.
Carol (Estrada) Quigley
February 17, 2009
Dear Smith Family,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to your whole family. I knew, "Pinky" as the most lovable, courteous, and helpful person. He always said hello to me and treated everyone that he knew and came across with respect. He made everyone feel important and never had a bad thing to say about anyone at Jefferson High School in Daly City, Ca. He was a great basketball player and was a great friend to everyone, faculty included. We all knew he would accomplish much in his life time. I was a freshman when Pinky was a Senior. He will be missed by so many and on behalf of the Estrada Family,(Carol and Eleanor) we all send our love to the family. May our loving "Pinky" be in God's loving hands forever!
Sincerely, Carol (Estrada, class of 73) Quigley and family, and Eleanor (Estrada, class of 1970) Perez.
Jennifer Flores Tasto
February 17, 2009
Truly this man has touched so many lives in such a postive way...we were fortunate to have him pass through our lives at Jefferson High School.
Corinne Francisco-Bosa
February 17, 2009
Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the Smith Family.
Our family, the Francisco's (Rebecca, Pat, Vic & George) went to the same High School (Jefferson High) as Peeky, Kenny & Jocelyn back in Daly City. I was the little sister they use to have to trek around with them to all the basketball games, and I remember all of them very well. We were very fond of the friendship that was formed back in those days and we were very saddened to hear of the passing of Peeky. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
Rebecca Francisco Hudson
February 17, 2009
To Peeky's family;
Although we all went our separate ways after HS, it never failed to bring a smile to my face at the mention of Peeky's name. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Carl Bevels
February 17, 2009
To the Smith Family,
I was a year ahead of Pinky at Jefferson, but I was always at the Smiths home hangin out with Eddy and riding around with him in the green hornet.
My prayers go out to you all.
Carl Bevels (Hayward Calif)
Ronalda Hackett
February 17, 2009
To the entire Smith Family: I pray that God will help all of you get through this Great Loss. Robert's smile, kindness, and gentle ways will remian in our hearts. The Community of Daly City, fellow Students, and Teachers of Jefferson High School, will never forget our Basketball Hero. God has taken an Angel to be with Him and we will truly miss Robert in our lives. May God Bless all of you.
George Jurand
February 17, 2009
I pray that you all know that Pinky is with christ. I send my deepest sympathy and much prayer. May God bless and keep you. Love George Jurand
Lynn Green
February 16, 2009
To the Family:
My prayers are with you all.
High School Classmate
Gayle Johnson
February 16, 2009
To our Beloved Smith family,
Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident. It's not a matter of circumstances but of choice. Robert chose to live his life for God.
We know Robert is in God's hands now, but he is truly missed by us all. The family continues to be in our daily thoughts and prayers.
In Christian love,
Judy & Ray Daugherty
February 15, 2009
Dear family of our beloved Robert Smith. Robert you are greatly missed; but we know by faith we will meet again. Love, prayers and deepest sympathy,
Betty Rhoton
February 15, 2009
Dear family of Bro. Smith. I did not know Bro Smith. I was looking forward to meeting Bro Smith and his family when coming to Florida. I was so saddened to hear of his passing before I could meet him. Upon my arrival I was blessed with the opportunity to meet his lovely wife and daughters. From what I have seen and heard from the South Jacksonville Church of Christ, Bro Smith will be missed greatly. I will keep all those whom loved him in my prayers. What a blessing it is to know we can meet him in Heaven after while. Bless you all.
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