Donald-Smith, Jr.-Obituary

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Donald Hoy Smith, Jr.

Wichita, Kansas

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October 18, 2018
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Wichita, Kansas

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Donald Hoy Smith, Jr.

67, retired Wichita North High School Art and Ceramics teacher, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018. Vigil Service, 7 p.m., Monday, October 22; Funeral Mass, 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 23, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Donald was a...

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I am shocked and saddened by Don's passing. Don was one of my oldest and dearest friends. A mild and gentle man. Don and I have been friends since we were twelve years old and shared many adventures together. From Junior High capers, to camping in high school and road trips in college we often found ourselves together experiencing new life adventures. We rented apartments together in college which was the first experience "on our own" for both of us. At that time Don gave me a collage he had...

Sorry for your loss. Don was always a very nice person.

My condolences to the family. Don was such a wonderful person. He always made me feel welcomed and appreciated. My prayers are with you all.

Sorry for the loss of your love one, may you find comfort in knowing that those who have passed on in death God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15.

Don was a very nice manager when he worked at Indian Hills Swim Club. Sorry for your loss.

In loving memory of a wonderful teacher. We will miss you always. Prayers to the whole family.

Libby and family,
I am so sorry for your loss! Now is the time to call on the Lord to help you through. God bless you and your family. My prayers are with you.
Sharon Pauls
Sharon Pauls

To Patty and children, Tod and Arden: We are extremely touched and saddened by Don's passing. Through the years we have come to treasure our special relationship and count it as one of our dearest. The wonderful conversations and laughter from our Boeing days up to the present will continue to be with us and we will cherish them always. It is said that friendship does not end at death. It is eternal. "Verus amicus est tanquam alter idem" - A true friend is like another self. With love,...

I'm sorry your gone but your in a better place now