Portland, Oregon
1939 - 2016
Smith, Joe Everitt 77 Oct. 19, 1939 Dec. 18, 2016 Rest eternal grant him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. Pastor Joe Smith died unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. Joe Everitt Smith was born in Wallace, Idaho. He attended Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash., where he...
Read MoreTodd and I just learned about Joe's death. When we lived in Portland he was a bright light in our lives. He was (and is)my idea of what a pastor ought to be. A very special man.I'm sure he's shaking up heaven every bit as much as he shook up Portland.
Caroline Schomp
March 26, 2017 | Denver, CO
Pastor Smith baptized two of our sons, George and Christopher, he has a lasting place in our hearts. His sermons and Judith's beautiful voice filled that beautiful church every Sunday, we left inspired.
I remember him as a spiritual guide who valued history, education, music, and faith in action, and he typed the newsletter on a manual typewriter! Peace to him and his family, truly thank you for your commitment and inspiration.
Betty Foufos
March 09, 2017 | Dundee, OR
Dear Judith and family,
We were Blessed to have you and Pastor Joe, to call our friends, and to worship at St. James. He officiated at our wedding in 2001. I am sad at his passing,but he is with the Saints that passed before him.
Love,
Dr.David and Beth Schramm
February 01, 2017
As a child growing up in Hoquiam, I loved going to Saran Lutheran Church and listening to Pastor Joe speak. He used the bible and humor in a way that made me want to listen.
As an adult I grew to admire his wisdom and kindness.
As a long time family friend I send my love and prayers to Judith, Anne, Adam and their families.
God gave us a beautiful man who made a huge difference in this world. I was one of the many who was blessed to know him.
Julie Alexandra Mounts (Staats)
January 19, 2017 | Olympia, WA
I will always remember Pastor Smiths unbridled optimism when his daughter Ann, was undergoing cancer treatments. Jason and I send our positive thoughts to Judith, Ann and Adam. Mark Anthony when giving his funeral oration for Julius Ceaser stated that the "good (men do) is oft interred with their bones" I doubt if that will be the case with Pastor Smith. The good will long be remembered!
David Bogardus
January 11, 2017 | Portland, OR
Pastor Smith assisted my family when my Mother Dorothy Lesh died. He was a wonderful man and helped us through a difficult time in our lives in September 1977. Linda Hammersley
January 11, 2017
Pastor Joe Smith was a strong influence in the Hoquiam Community. He organized many outreach projects. One sermon he shared with our congregation stressed "take a risk". I practiced this concept in many aspects of my life: taking strangers into our home and buying a 50's ice cream parlour business. So Joe Smith changed my life. He was a good friend.
Linda Borth
January 09, 2017 | Hoquiam, WA
I got to work with Joe through the Bar, and loved his big heart, sense of humor and commitment to righting wrongs. The world is less kind without him. My condolences to his family and friends.
Kristena LaMar
January 09, 2017 | Damascus, OR
What a good man for a long time. I'm lucky to have known him.
Tom Markgraf
January 08, 2017 | Portland, OR