Isaac Gallup Smith Jr.

No greater man have I known than my Uncle Ike,

My Uncle Ike was everything my father wasn´t to me. My aunt Gertrude, an incredible Christian, told me more than once, I was the son they never had. He taught me through gardening to respect the earth for the bounty it provides. He taught me sailing in his Lightning class craft. Much later, in retirement, he took up golf, and the day he saw my youngest son, Aaron Isaac Smith, smack his opening hole tee-shot at Elmwood, my Uncle Ike´s face broke into an astonishingly huge smile...

We are so sorry to hear of Ike Smith's passing. Our sympathy to Gert and her family . Ike was a remarkable man who made a life long contribution to Westerly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
John and Almedia Livingston

To the Isaac Smith family
I had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to work with Ike at General Dynamics. He was a man of impeccable character, honest and forthright and always willing to share his vast amount of knowledge with anyone needing his help. Always a gentleman, soft spoken, witty and kind. Ike will be remembered by all and his legacy will live on.

I am grateful that I can call Ike Smith a friend. He was a builder on so many levels, and our world is that much better for his contributions. To Gertrude and family, I offer my condolences. Life without Ike's presence will leave a significant void for many.
Blessings,
John Houlker

How privileged I was to have known and worked with a man such as Ike in my capacity as a Board member of the Trust of the Babcock Smith House. His intellectual curiosity was always intriguing to me. The way he spoke about granite was like being present to a spiritual experience. I can't put into words how much I learned and how much I admired this great man of our community. Always a gentleman, always as busy as a beaver with the things that fascinated him, he was someone that it was easy...

I had the pleasure of meeting Ike a couple of months ago. It was an honor. What a gentleman. He opened his home and we spent a summer morning talking and laughing about stonecutting,building and family. It was a morning I'll always cherish. To the Smith family my heartfelt condolences.

It was our great honor and pleasure to meet Ike through our involvement in the Babcock Smith House. He was an amazing man with wonderful stories and a wealth of knowledge. He will be greatly missed by all the members of the Babcock Smith House Museum "family". Our most sincere condolences to the family.

Harry and Maureen Bjorkland

Isaac was a quiet leader in the Gallup Family Association for many years. We appreciate his abundant stewardship in the care of our family cemetery. He and Gertrude were gracious hosts for the many meetings we had at the Babcock-Smith House. We will all miss him greatly and offer our heartfelt condolences to Gertrude and his family.