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1934
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2023
Commander Smith Obituary
August 28, 1934 - June 12, 2023
El Dorado Hills, California - Richard was born in Logan, Utah, the son of Norman and Phyllis Smith.
Survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Linda
His children are Jeff Smith, Jaime Grove and Jeanna Rosso.
Richard was a proud veteran of the US Coast Guard for 21 years and retired as a commander of the Coast Guard.
Richard was the Vice President and clothing buyer for College Hi Shops, in Sacramento until they closed in 1985, then became a commercial broker for Grubb and Ellis Real Estate and TRI Real Estate Co.
A "Celebration of Life" is to be announced.
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Rosanne Smith Kearns
July 2, 2023
I was honored to meet Richard when I married his younger brother, Jerry Smith, who passed away in 2010, Richard was there for me since 1995 when Jerry had a stroke. Richard was always there for me, he was a really always great compassionate man, and we had so much fun with he and Linda, skiing, boating and golfing. He loved being a member of Serrano country club , I will miss him terribly, ROSANNE SMITH Kearns
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