Doug Smith

I was a year behind Doug at Central and was fortunate to be his teammate on the football, basketball, and track teams during his senior year. My junior year the new football coach decided to move me to receiver, playing behind Doug. Doug was always helpful and encouraging. He was a good teammate. I have never forgotten No. 28 and his kindness. I am sorry for your loss.

Pam, Celebrate the great memories!

My deepest sympathy to Doug´s family. Doug and I grew up together through grade school at Lowell and had great times at the island park off of Floyd Blvd. Doug was a natural at baseball as we played Little League together for Sioux City Grain. I still have our team picture. Doug grew much taller than me and his heart and kindness were always huge too. So happy to have known Doug at our early age.

Mark and I offer our deepest condolences. Doug was an inspiration to all of us on how to handle adversity with Grace and optimism. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we are always here for you. We love you

Dear Pam, our deepest sympathy. Sorry we were still gone for the holidays otherwise we would have been there to show our respect to Doug and yourself. We always admired his strength and tenacity. We really enjoyed playing with you guys in the couples tournament. We have wonderful memories and I hope yours will help comfort you.

With deepest sympathy to Doug's entire family during this difficult time. I graduated with Doug from Sioux City North in 1973. It is a sad moment in your family life, but please assured that is also a sad moment in everybody's life that knew Doug.

Met Doug when his family moved here from Scotland. Never forget when Doug, Grant, his father George, and uncle David were walking down Dupont Street kicking a soccer ball. We never seen a soccer ball before. This was in the early 60´s, my dad asked what kind of a ball that is. Uncle David said "football" we all laughed, and dad said "go inside and get a real football". We showed them a football and my dad said "your football will never take off here" My mom babysat Doug and Grant all the...

Was a 9th grader at North high Doug was a senior took our baseball team under his wing. Taught us how to win, taught us to remain calm amidst adversity. Taught us how to conduct ourselves as athletes. Much respect and love rest in peace Dougie. I'm going to miss that wink you always gave me whenever you saw me!

Doug was an inspiring person and coach. He will be missed by many. RIP Coach Smith.